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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

First seen: 21 may 2004

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9.9
Expert Score (3)

8.4
Value for money (6)

10
Ease of use (2)

9.0

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perfect color reproduction, excellent building quality, contrast are very good, good on chromatic abberations, very sharp f2

size weight price, difficult to be critical, wish list, af tracking lacks, fixed focal length duh

Manufacturer's Description

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

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Specifications

Lens

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture

135mm 1:2.0
Lens Construction

10 elements in 8 groups
Diagonal Angle of View

18°
Focus Adjustment

Rear focusing system with USM
Closest Focusing Distance

0.9m / 3 ft.
Filter Size

72mm
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight

3.2" x 4.4", 1.7 lbs. / 82.5 x 112.0mm, 750g

Release Date

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21 May 2004

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Reviews of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Expert Reviews

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens

Reviewer: 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
REVIEW: Canon 135mm F/2 L USM

Reviewer: photodo
10 October 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. It also scores highly if you want portraits with OOF backgrounds where the focal length is near perfect. So if you have the need for a lens of this type and can warrant the price, you will not be disappointed with the results. Read more
Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM

Reviewer: PhotoZone.com
18 August 2008

Overall 9

Value for money 10

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). The mechanical construction is up to pro standards and the AF is as fast as it gets in EOS land. All-in-all a lens that truly deserves the Canon L designation. Read more
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Review

Reviewer: SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
8 August 2009
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM is a very solid lens with outstanding overall performance on both APS-C and full-frame cameras. Some vignetting with a full-frame body at wide open apertures and occasional purple fringing are things to be aware of here. Another point to consider is the price - at US$900 this is not the most expensive prime lens on the market but is not a bargain either. If you're looking for a fast telephoto and are not willing to sacrifice in lens build quality,... Read more

User Reviews

The best lens I own

Reviewer: JanM, Ecoustics
7 April 2008

Overall 10

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. It's very fast for it's focal length, f/2, and the great thing is that its very sharp even wide open. I have no hesitation at all to use it wide open. The rendition of very fine detail is improved if you stop down to f/4, and there is also very slight vignetting wide open, but that's it. Stopping down beyond... Read more
New favorite lens

Reviewer: Proud Papa, J&R
13 August 2009

Overall 10

Beautiful photos for kid portraits (particularly toddlers where a bit of distance from the subject is a GOOD thing) and indoor sports with lots of rapid movement (volleyball) Absolutely love it! Read more
Incredible Lens!!!

Reviewer: PriceGrabber
9 August 2008

Overall 10

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. It takes time to get used to the 1.6X crop if you use it with none-full frame body. But don’t worry about the focus. It is fast and accurate. The color is so rich and you will think the image is taken from a German lens. It suites the need for indoor action sports... Read more
Reviewer: melashcott, Fredmiranda
9 January 2010

Overall 10

I bought this lens after seeing some samples with the incredible bokeh at F2. On my 5D, it is a incredible portrait lens. Of course, I think the 85mm 1.2 is still THE portrait lens, but the $2000 price tag drove me away. I am very satisfied with the $1100 price tag for this one, for the optic, and the build quality. No complaint. Read more
A required lense for just about any scenario.

Reviewer: Ebay
10 May 2009 See Product at eBay ($999.95)

Overall 10

There is no better advice on Canon lenses. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-135mm-f-2.0-L-USM-Lens-Review.aspx Read more or see product