Elmarit-R 135 or summicron-R 90

[cirke]

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Hi

I need a long lens on my CL 

what do you think Elmarit-R 135 or summicron-R 90 ?

are they both very good on CL ?

or is better to get the TL 55-135 ?

 

thanks

Edited September 22, 2020 by cirke

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[jankap]

90mm or 135mm is already a large difference. What kind of pictures do you prefer? The TL is better AF + zoom + no adapter + EXIF-data.

[cirke]

I’d prefer a 135 of course , something like a 180 or 200mm on FF

 

[lct]

Both work fine but feel bulky on the CL, especially the R 135/2.8 (730 g). The R 90/2 pre-apo is shorter ( 63mm vs 93mm) and lighter (560 g vs 730 g) but won't reach your 180/200mm goal. Aside from the TL 55-135 i have no experience with i would advise the superb and lighter (450g) M 135/3.4 asph or a very good and (much) cheaper M 135/4 depending on the version. This one can be had for little money and gives excellent results at f/5.6 and on (Elmar 135/4):

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[cirke]

Thanks

i was stupid to sell my 135 apo telyt 2 years ago