Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Last updated (13 June’10):
- Review by SLRGear
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM features 135mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/2.0. The lens construction has 10 elements in 8 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 18 degrees. Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM , Closest focusing distance at 3 feet and has a filter size of 72mm. The Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM lens weighs 1.7 pounds and it measures 3.2 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long.
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Reviews
SLRGear reviews the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM and writes;
“although we don’t explicitly test for it, we have to note that this lens’ bokeh (rendering of out-of-focus objects) is really excellent as well. Fit and finish are first-rate as well, with very smooth manual focus operation, and very fast autofocus on the camera.”
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SLRLensReview reviews the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM and writes;
“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.”
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Photodo.com reviews the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM and writes;
“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.”
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Photozone.de reviews the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM and writes;
“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. “
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The-digital-picture reviews the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM and writes;
“The Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM Lens makes an excellent indoor sports lens. To shoot indoors under typical gymnasium lighting, you often need f/2.0 or wider to get a shutter speed high enough to stop the action. The 135 L handles this well. “
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM User Reviews
I’m taking this lens with me to the grave. | Rating:
“I own other L lenses and love them all. But I have to say that this particular lens is BAR NONE the ultimate lens. Yes, it’s a tad too long in close quarters, but O M G is this lens sharp. The photos taken with this lens always outshine my photos taken with other Canon L lenses. “ – by Ali E.
Truly an outsanding lens | Rating:
“Perfect as a portrait lens. coming from Nikon I thought the 85mm 1.2 would be my best grab, it sucked, get the 135mm f/2. This lens rocks. The other reviewers have said it all. Excellent, excellent glass at a modest price. “ – by D. Butler
Very well worth the expense | Rating:
“Great for portraits as you can really blurr the background and focus sharp on the subject. Also perfect for standing back and not being intrusive to your subjects, this stealth lens takes such amazingly breathtaking pictures.” – by Cactus Man
Great portrait lens, but not cost effective for an amateur. | Rating:
“Some of my best portrait photos were made using this lens. I only use in in good available light, mostly outdoors. f2/135mm/40D combination makes focusing tricky (one eye out of focus), but the whole point of using this lens is f2… I like it’s compact size. I would call it a highly specialized lens.” – by (*|*)
Heavenly Lens | Rating:
“i use this lens on a crop sensor body, which makes it roughly equal to a 200mm viewing angle. a bit long for daily use but serves great for long distance candid photos or detail shots. focusing ring is smooth and autofocus is insanely fast. the background blur from this lens is smooth and soft, very appealing. “ – by D. Vang
Awesome lens with a minor flaw | Rating:
“The images from this lens are very sharp, contrasty and show a lot of details even in wide open at f/2. The depth of field is very shallow at f/2. As a result, the background will be compressed. “ – by Enche Tjin
What a great lens!! | Rating:
“This is the sharpest lens of my 5 “L” lens collection. Light, smaller than I expected it to be, fast-focusing, and perfect image quality even when I shoot it wide open. The lens is also very forgiving of challenging lighting conditions, such as a strong backlight that my 70-200 2.8 IS lens can’t handle.” – by Dmitry
Instant out of box awesomeness | Rating:
“This is L glass, fast, sharp and contrasty for about a grand. This lens is one of the most easy to use lenses I have ever put on my camera. It focuses fast and accurately and does not fight you, at least on my 20d body. The bokeh is smooth at f2 and the contrast and sharpness are what you should expect from an L lens.” – by John Leverett
Perfect for “head hunting” and more. | Rating:
“Incredible detail. This is one very sharp lens. It gives all of those pixels on the 5d something worthwhile to do. Every individual eyelash is sacred to this lens. “ – by Neil Kirby
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM User Manual
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Specifications
The fastest 135mm telephoto lens in its class, the Canon EF 135mm f/2L lens is ideal for indoor sports photography and portraits with background blur. Although the lens offers complete automatic focusing capabilities thanks to its Ultra Sonic Motor (USM), you can still take advantage of its manual focus function even when the camera is in AF mode. The lens also offers two UD glass elements that help minimize chromatic aberrations, giving your images outstanding sharpness and color. Other details include a 3-foot close focusing distance, an 18-degree diagonal angle of view, and a 72mm filter size. The lens–which is compatible with EF 1.4x II and 2x II extenders–carries a one-year warranty.
Specifications
* Focal length: 135mm
* Maximum aperture: f/2.0
* Lens construction: 10 elements in 8 groups
* Angle of view: 18 degrees
* Closest focusing distance: 3 feet
* Focus adjustment: Rear focusing system with USM
* Mount: Canon
* Filter size: 72mm
* Dimensions: 3.2 inches in diameter and 4.4 inches long
* Weight: 1.7 pounds
* Warranty: 1 year
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