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Melvin J Bramley

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Anyone using Nikon 135mm f2 AI lens?
I have my eye on one and would like users experience as a general use lens not just portraits.
 
Almost 300 grams lighter than my Sigma ART 135mm f/1.8, which is slightly arm-fatiguing on long shoots but can still be carried (just barely) in my waist pouch. I find the focal length great for landscape as well as portraiture. Most 135mm lenses are quite sharp.
 
I have a 135mm f1.8 Sigma. Great for low light situations where you need more reach -- or for subjects calling for a short distance and shallow DOF, like portraits & still-lifes -- but otherwise it's just too heavy to carry around. If you have strong arms -- or need the exercise -- it could be nice for candid/street photography, but for that, I'd recommend a MUCH lighter and less conspicuous 250/300mm f5.6 CAT.
 
Unless you need the additional stop for low light the 2.8 is much lighter and likely sharper at 2.8 than the 2. wide open. I'm a bit surprised that Nikon did not a 105 or 100 F2.
 
There is a 105/1.8 Nikkor, which I have. I've been thinking of adding a 135/2 Nikkor for a while.
 
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