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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

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9.9
Expert Score (2)

9.7
Design (2)

8.3
Value for money (9)

10
Ease of use (6)

9.2
Picture quality (3)

10
Durability (3)

10

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sharp focus, strong construction, consistent output, durable, rugged

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Expert Reviews

photodo

29 September 2008
A lens of this nature is a reasonably specialised piece of kit. It’s speed, both light gathering and focussing, make it ideal for indoor sport and event work. Read more
- Fast and silent Autofocus, Simple operation, Good optical quality with nice OOF ‘Bokeh’
- Price, Unusual size filters.
The Digital Picture

29 October 2007
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens. If 135mm is the focal length you need, you will not be disappointed by the Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens. Read more
ePHOTOzine

15 November 2011
A lens of this nature is a reasonably specialised piece of kit. It’s speed, both light gathering and focussing, make it ideal for indoor sport and event work. Read more
- Fast and silent Autofocus, Simple operation, Good optical quality with nice OOF ‘Bokeh’
- Price, Unusual size filters.
photozone.de

9.3/10

8 October 2008
The Canon EF 135mm f/2 USM L is a superb lens with outstanding performance figures in all aspects except maybe vignetting at the max. aperture setting (f/2). Read more
LensTip.com

3 October 2011
The Canon EF 135 mm f/2.0L USM was launched in April 1996 so dating back to an era by and large completely dominated by analogue photography. Read more
- resolution on the edge of full frame at the maximum relative aperture a bit below decency level,, huge vignetting on full frame by f/2.0,, work against bright light could have been better.
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26 September 2008
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Love it

8.0/10

Reviewer: UsaFromAbove, Bestbuy
21 September 2011
Great however (just like 85 L) I would add that the lens has some back-front focusing issues. I have a it on a Canon 5D and sometimes pictures are totally out of focus. Read more
- blur
- price, heavy
My only long lens

10/10

Reviewer: Branden, Amazon
13 January 2012
This is my only lens longer than 50mm, because it's all I need. I am shooting this both film and digitally, and both full-frame and 1.6x crop. Read more
Absolutely the best lens for the money!

10/10

Reviewer: Jaxxphotos, J&R
6 February 2010
This is one of the best portrait lenses I have ever used. I t is a staple in my bag for every shoot. If you shoot sports inside then this is a must have as it is fast and razor sharp wide open. Read more
- Consistent Output, Durable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Stunning bokeh
- NONE
Incredible lens!! Sharp, fast, amazing DOF!!

10/10

Reviewer: moss7040, Ebay
9 January 2012 See Product at eBay ($959.00)
i love it! super sharp, fast, amazing depth of field! It's a game changer. Great for portraits! I used this while photographing a quick-moving child and most images were crystal clear while I had assumed they'd be blurred. Read more or see product
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM review by kaci

Reviewer: kaci, slrgear.com
15 April 2011
If You can afford it, buy it! You will see why. If You can not, buy Canon EF 85/1.8, which delivers quite similar results. Definetely the most sharpest lens which I have ever seen. Read more
- everything
- all other lenses seems to be like toys
One of Canons top five lenses

10/10

Reviewer: PHN, B&H Photo
27 February 2009
Top pick for a wide variety of applications, specifically bought for action and panning purposes but very useable for cityscape and (ofcourse) portrait. Read more
- Consistent Output, Durable, Excellent contrast, Good bokeh, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
- Addictive
Incredible Lens!!!

10/10

Reviewer: ds76, PriceGrabber
30 July 2008
I bought it for my Canon 40D. No regret at all. It is pretty sharp and focuses really fast. It is very well built but not as heavy as the 85mm F1.2L. It is one of the least expensive “L” lenses. Read more
- Sharp!!!Sharp!!!Sharp!!! Great Colors and Contrast!!!Excellent Bokeh!!!
- None at all, but I would like to see it comes with IS. The lens hood is awkward to carry around.
Believe the Hype

10/10

Reviewer: Lord Man-Panties, Newegg
27 November 2007
I love prime lenses, and this lens has a reputation for being among the sharpest in Canon's arsenal and exceeds expectations. On a full frame body it is a great focal length for candid portraits. Read more
- Price, L build and quality, Focal length, fast focusing USM, fast max aperture, size, weight, focusing limiter, accessories (caps, hood, case) colors, contrast, bokeh, sharp... RAZOR SHARP
- Zero
The best lens I own

10/10

Reviewer: Ecoustics
7 April 2008
This is the best lens I own (I also have a 28/1.8 and a 50/1.4 for my EOS system, a 15/4.5 Voigtlander and a medium format system), and probably the one I use most. Read more
- Extremely sharp, f/2, Very fast autofocus Very well built
- Price
The best lens I own

10/10

Reviewer: JanM, epinions.com
8 July 2008
This is the best lens I own (I also have a 28/1.8 and a 50/1.4 for my EOS system, a 15/4.5 Voigtland Read more
- Extremely sharp, f/2, Very fast autofocus Very well built
- Price