Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm
The fast f/2 aperture combined with two ultra-low dispersion elements delivers sharp subject isolation and suppressed chromatic aberration, making it a classic portrait lens. Its ring-type USM autofocus is quick and reliable, while the relatively compact, lightweight build at 71g defies typical telephoto expectations. This lens is best for portrait and street photographers who prioritize a bright aperture and beautiful bokeh over modern features like image stabilization.
Focal length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Canon EF
Weight 889 g
af type USM
lens type telephoto
65 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
Build
| Mount | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 2.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USM |
| Stabilization | No |
| Stabilization Stops | 5.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 914 |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 12-35mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 889 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 326 | 306 |
| AF Type | USM | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon L EF 135mm f/2L USM 135mm | 94.4 | 91.1 | 21.2 | 31.3 | 63.9 | 89.8 | 33.7 | 89.1 | 37 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.2 | 81.3 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83.4 | 78.5 | 89.1 | 37 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.4 | 86.4 | 69.4 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.4 | 89.5 | 84.7 | 82.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.2 | 86.4 | 75.8 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83.4 | 68.1 | 68.5 | 37 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 74.7 | 73.1 | 40 | 79.1 | 76.8 | 95.8 | 89.1 | 82.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.4 | 81.3 | 85.8 | 50.6 | 86.8 | 83.4 | 80.5 | 84.7 | 97 |
