Lens Summary
Brand: Canon
Also Known As: Canon 135mm f/2L
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF
Release Date: 1996-04-01
MSRP Price: $899
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens 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.
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.6 |
| Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 18° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 10 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 UD glass elements |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| UltraSonic Motor (USM) | Yes |
| Rear Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3' (91.44 cm) |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 8.13x11.18cm |
| Weight | 750g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | 01/01/1900 |
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This is vintage lens that is a classic. It is lightweight with a brilliant F2 lens. AF is fast and accurate. Bokeh is creamy and brilliant rendering a terrific 3 D like separation of subject from background. It is a great indoor sports lens and when used with a cropped sensor sports lens like Canon’s 7D mk 11 serves as a wonderful wildlife lens for large animals like Bison, Elk and Deer providing an effective 210 mm effect. Canon’s 200 mm f2 IS is a heavy beast that costs five times as much as the venerable 135mm f2.