Canon EF 135 f/2.0L USM

[Abel]

Canon EF 135 f/2.0L USM

Description:

The Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of advanced amateurs and professionals. A ten element optical formula with two UD-glass elements serves to correct residual aberrations, resulting in superb sharpness and high image quality. It is also able to obtain superior background blur with the f/2 wide aperture. The EF 135mm f/2L USM is fully compatible for AF with Extenders 1.4x and 2x. A stellar portrait and available light lens.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 135 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2
• Minimum: f/32
• Camera Mount Type: Canon EF
• Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
• Angle of View: 18°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 3' (91.44cm)
• Magnification: 0.19x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:5.2
• Groups/Elements: 8/10
• Diaphragm Blades: 8

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 72 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 3.2 x 4.4" (8.13 x 11.18cm)
• Weight: 1.65 lb (750g)

User Reviews:

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[lukehng]

Can't believe there're no pics for this lens . Love the bokeh on this lens!

[DWAZ4]

Well then, let me get busy and post a few of mine! I'm a new member and I love this lens

This photo was taken at 1/1000 at F3.2 ISO 400 right around sunset, no flash

[ngoduyviet]

Originally Posted by lukehng

Can't believe no has post pics for this lens . Love the bokeh on this lens!

Luke, you are fast. I was sooo tempted to get that lens when it was up for sale one day, one day heh.

[Collins]

Here's one:



Canon 40D
135mm
1/200s
f/3.2
ISO 100
Manual Mode

[lancemoreland]

Canon 5D : @135mm : 1/250th : f16.0 : 400 ISO : AV Mode : 0 Exp Comp

[JohnT]

Nice image, Lance. Just a tip: Next time you shoot snow, dial in +.5 to +1.0 EC. It will turn your gray snow to white.

[Lexie]

Love the snow image too. Ok, JohnT, I'm gonna show my "lack of snow shooting knowledge here" What do ya mean "dial in +.5 to +1.0 EC"? And when you explain it, I will be saying, "Oh, yea. I knew that!

[ldelacruz]

EC is exposure compensation. He is saying to shoot 1/2 stop to a full stop overexposed. All the white tricks the camera.

[Lexie]

Originally Posted by ldelacruz

EC is exposure compensation. He is saying to shoot 1/2 stop to a full stop overexposed. All the white tricks the camera.

Thanks See, it's all in the wording for me. I knew EC was exposure compensation but the +.5 to +1.0 was not translating for me. But I totally understand "shoot 1/2 stop to a full stop overexposed". I know same thing..........

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Lexie

Thanks See, it's all in the wording for me. I knew EC was exposure compensation but the +.5 to +1.0 was not translating for me. But I totally understand "shoot 1/2 stop to a full stop overexposed". I know same thing..........

What Lonnie said.

[Comanche]

I will not part with my 135 f2 L. The 135 and my 85 f1.8 are my standard basketball lenses. The 135 focuses very fast, is extremely sharp, and is very light weight.



Canon 1D MkIII
f2
1/500 second
ISO 3200
Manual mode

[911golfer]

this lens is like butter,,my new fav portrait lens

[JohnT]

I really liked that lens when I owned it (razor sharp and beautiful bokeh), but I had a hard time making the FL work for me so I sold it to fund other equipment purchases. Maybe one day I'll get another one.

[cooltouch]

It just dawned on me that the 135mm f/2 is an approximate "35mm equivalent" on my crop-body camera to Canon's legendary 200mm f/2. Guess I need to make room in my gear bag for one of these.

Judging from the photographs, it appears that chromatic aberrations are very well controlled. Would those of you who own this lens say this is generally true?