mario_giberti Posted May 30, 1999 Share Posted May 30, 1999 I am considering selling my 100-300 4.5 (too slow) and getting either a 135lL f2, or a 100 f2 and a 1.4 x converter. (or the 100 macro and 1.4x converter).The positives I see in regards to the 100 f2 (or 100 macro) and 1.4 is that I can use the 1.4 with a variety of lenses, and future telephoto lenses. The 140, 2.8 combination when using the 1.4 is fairly fast. The macro would be slower, but have the obvious macro capabilitiesThe cost of the 135L f2 vs teleconverter 1.4 and 100 f2 are about equal.Posts and articles indicate that these are all good lenses. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_giberti Posted May 30, 1999 Author Share Posted May 30, 1999 Oh, to add to this, I do note that the 100 2.8 macro can't be used with the 1.4 unless an extension tude is used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus_schroiff1 Posted May 30, 1999 Share Posted May 30, 1999 In contrast to the 135/2L you cannot use original Canon converters on the 100/f2 or 100/2.8 macro and third party alternatives have a medicore reputation at best. The 135/2L seems to be the more interesting option IMO. When combined with the Canon 2x you should have a 270/f4 with a quality that should still outperform your old zoom at the long end (just a guess though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt_heintzelman Posted May 30, 1999 Share Posted May 30, 1999 Mario: If you can swing the extra cost, the 70-200/2.8L is a mighty nice lens, and it accepts tele-extenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_foiles2 Posted July 3, 1999 Share Posted July 3, 1999 Mario, you do realize that the 100/tube/1.4x combo will NOT focus at infinity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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