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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

First seen: 21 may 2004

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Best Price: $1,116

  • User Score (515)
    9.9 9.9 from 515 reviewers
  • Expert Score (3)
    8.4 8.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • very sweet bokeh, zero ca, good subject isolation, best lens ever, it also is sharp
  • size weight price, price if any, aperture blade not circular, shape of highlights, difficult to be critical

The fastest and lightest 135mm telephoto lens in its class. Ideal for indoor sports photography and portraits with background blur. Two UD-glass elements correct secondary spectrum for outstanding sharpness and color. Compatible with Extender EF 1.4x and 2x.

  • Focal length and maximum aperture: 135 mm 1:2
  • Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 18°
  • Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.9m / 3ft

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Weight (g)
    750
  • Filter Diameter (mm)
    72
  • Maximum Magnification (x)
    0.19
  • Magnification with Extension Tube EF12
    0.29-0.09
  • Magnification with Extension Tube EF25
    0.41-0.20
  • Diagonal Angle of View
    18°
  • Horizontal angle of view
    15°
  • Lens Construction (elements/groups)
    8-Oct
  • Max. Diameter x Length (mm)
    82.5x112
  • Minimum Aperture
    32

Release Date

  • First seen
    21 May 2004

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