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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

First seen: 21 may 2004

Information found in: from 39 sources in 10 countries.

Best Price: 999.00 USD

  • User Score (505)
    9.9 9.9 from 505 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

  • images have great crispnesss, shallow dof at f2, hardly any flare, excellent image quality, focusing system
  • no image stabilizer, difficult to be critical, wish list, can t fault it, no weather sealing

This lens is an EF 135mm 2.0 L USM.

  • 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
  • Filter size: 72mm

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  • Reviews of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM

    Reviewer: PhotoZone.com
    18 August 2008
    Overall 9
    9.3
    Value for money 10
    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

  4. 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

  1. New favorite lens

    Reviewer: Proud Papa, J&R
    13 August 2009
    Overall 10
    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

  2. Incredible Lens!!!

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    9 August 2008
    Overall 10
    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

  3. A nice fast short telephoto

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    16 July 2004

    Up until I acquired this lens 4 weeks ago, my 85mm f1.8 was the best lens I had (ref: http://www.epinions.com/content_109525700228 ). Now?? I am not so sure. The 135mm f2.0 is a very nice lens. The lens has a true Ring Type USM motor so focusing is fast, quiet and (most importantly) always has full time manual focus. Its fast f2.0 aperture allows for shooting in low light conditions while still maintaining a reasonable shutter speed. Unfortunately, this lens does not... Read more

  4. Reviewer: melashcott, Fredmiranda
    9 January 2010
    Overall 10
    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

  5. A required lense for just about any scenario.

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

    There is no better advice on Canon lenses. http://www.the-digital-pi​cture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-135​mm-f-2.0-L-USM-Lens-Review.asp​x Read more

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