Originally posted by jsherman999 135 3.5 needs more shooters, IMO.
The odd thing is that aside from the 50's, it's usually about the cheapest "M" lens you can get, and about the easiest to find, too (these facts are of course related). Between that, the useful focal length, it's IQ, amazingly small size, built in hood, and enough magnification and a nice focus ring that should allow almost anyone to successfully focus it manually, it should really be in a lot of bags.
I know I talk every so often about wanting the M120/2.8, but really, it's probably more often that I'd prefer the extra reach of the 135 over the extra width (and half stop of aperture) of the 120. If price and availability were the same, maybe I'd feel differently. But as it is, I can never bring myself to pull the trigger on the 120. Meanwhile, my 135 keeps coming with with me and giving me shots like these: