S 120 and 100

[BigBabyEarl]

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Does anyone have the 100 and the 120 and find uses for BOTH? I came across a good package deal and picked up a 120, but I love my 100. If there was only one lens for me, that would be it. I planned on selling the 120, but I keep picking up the macro to shoot bullshit flower shots and kind of enjoy it. Do the two really fit into a kit or is it really one or the other?

[Joakim]

It's what you use them for that's important isn't it? Even if the focal lengths are close it can still be valid to own two lenses if they are used for different type of shooting or renders very differently , at least that's my opinion on it.

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[erlingmm]

Does anyone have the 100 and the 120 and find uses for BOTH? I came across a good package deal and picked up a 120, but I love my 100. If there was only one lens for me, that would be it. I planned on selling the 120, but I keep picking up the macro to shoot bullshit flower shots and kind of enjoy it. Do the two really fit into a kit or is it really one or the other?

 

 

I have both, use them differently: 120 - ultra-sharp, landscapes, macro, but a bit heavy - 100: great for portraits, light enough to be a walk-around

Edited July 6, 2017 by erlingmm

[albertknappmd]

I have both and use them both for portraits. However I do a lot of detail work and the 120 is fantastic for that. 

I initially had the same instinct to sell the 100 and keep the 120 but I am glad that I did not succumb!

Albert     

[albertknappmd]

also, the 100 is much lighter and less visible so fun on the street...

[tom0511]

I love the 100 but keep the 120 for macro things, however I dont often shoot macro so I also wonder if I should not sell it.

For my use (a lo images of the kids etc.) the 100 in regards of size, focal length and rendering is prefered.

[mwilliamsphotography]

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I  have both the 120 and 100.  The difference is that the 100mm doesn't come in a CS version and my 120 is a CS. So, I tend to use the 120 in studio or on a tripod for commercial work like table top. The 100 is a great portrait lens and much easier to carry around for general photography IMO.   

[dritz]

I rarely use the 120 since I got a 100.  Here's a recent sample of the 100

 

https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/274570-outdoor-portrait/

 

More portable, and an option for an extra stop of light.  I cannot complain about the 120... it was my affection for the 80 Summilux-R that *forced* me to get the 100.

[stephan_w]

I get often hunting with the 120 so the only reason to keep it is the CS  option.