Good price for a Canon 135 f/3.5?

[Gabriel M.A.]

I'm considering a 135mm lens for my M6. I hear the Canon is a rather nice one; I already have a 90mm Elmarit, so the 100mm Canon is not a priority.

What would you consider a good price for a 135mm Canon LTM?

 

[ray_g]

Gabriel, there are a couple of nice black ones on KEH right now, if you want some comparison.

 

[lkgroup]

Here is a web site that has prices and information on Canon RF lenses.

http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/can.htm

Leo

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I would go for the late model Black Canon 135mm F3.5. It is more compact than most of the other 135's for RF's, and lighter too. They tend to run under $100. There are a lot of 135's out there, and they are not as popular on RF's these days.

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

Thanks guys. Now, how can I tell a "late model" from an "old model" Canon 135 f/3.5?

 

[back alley]

gabriel, the black ones are the late models and the all chrome are the older models.
both are very sharp but the black looks a bit more like a modern lens.
i prefer the look of the chrome but the lightness of the black. can't win...

 

[Gabriel M.A.]

Aahh. Thanks again. I prefer black lenses (I have a black M6...err "plain vanilla classic obsolete" M6) 😉