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EF 135mm f/2L USM

EF 135mm f/2L USM
alaAverage 4.9

29 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of EF 135mm f/2L USM. The average rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

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Consumer review (canon.com)

Its a stunner

 

Phew! Relieved to have ponied up the $$ and received a lens in return that has definitely elevated my photography interest again. Technical reviews are all over the place regarding this lens so I won't dwell on them but bottom line it (quickly) focuses...

Jul, 2015

Consumer review (canon.com)

Red Ring of Portrait Photography!

 

I wanted to wait a while before writing a review on the Canon EF 135mm F/2. Today is the day. After a good bit of use, I wanted to share my humble opinion of this lens. The EF 135mm is the gold standard as a Canon Telephoto non-long range lens!...

Dec, 2014

Consumer review (canon.com)

Best lens ever

 

This is a LEGEND !!! You all know that the price of this lens will increase and increase as there is nothing to compare to this. I highly recommend this to all my friends. I cannot believe that it is one of the cheapest L lenses and it is the best....

Sep, 2014

Consumer review (canon.com)

Pretty Great

 

Of course it is fine quality, fast focusing, and tack sharp. I knew all that before I bought it. What has continually stood out to me about my 135 is how BEAUTIFUL my photos turn out; so very pleasing to the eye. For my needs (and low light photography...

Jan, 2014

Consumer review (canon.com)

all of the rumors are true...

 

I had read for years that this was perhaps Canon's sharpest prime. After shooting with it for several months now, I have to agree. The focal length is a little bit of an adjustment when shooting casually on a hike or in the street, especially if you...

sharpness , strong build , weight , fast af

Jan, 2014

Consumer review (canon.com)

My fave lens

 

Portraiture is everything to me and I love working the streets with this lens and my 5D3, My only complaint is that Canon choose to use a plastic filter thread on this lens,Extra care must be given to prevent crossthreading. As for weatherproofing, How...

pricepoint

May, 2013

Consumer review (canon.com)

Amazing lens!

 

This is without a doubt the best lens I've ever used. I have owned this lens for around 6 months now, and it's a dream to use. I primarily shoot portraits with it. The bokeh it produces wide open is simply amazing. Even though it's not as wide as a...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images , great bokeh

Nov, 2012

Consumer review (canon.com)

Amazing lens.

 

This lens was introduced in 1997. It's super sharp, fast auto-focus. much lighter than 70-200 f2.8 IS II. The bokeh is so smooth. I've been using a lot of Canon L Lens. This one is my favourite. The only thing is miss is the weather seal and IS. But on...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

no weather seal , no is

Jul, 2012

Consumer review (canon.com)

Dream Lens

 

I shoot wide open at F2.0 using a 5D3. I think it would be a waste of money and glass if you stop this lens down beyond F2.8. Images are very sharp at F2.0. Bokeh is creamy and pleasant. I really wish it had IS. Lack of IS means you have to have very...

Fast auto-focus , Superior build quality , Super-sharp images

no image stabilization , heavy , no weather seals

Jul, 2012

Consumer review (canon.com)

Not too flexible but incredible when you need exac

 

In terms of image quality this is as good as Canon gets, and really about as good as Mamiya 7 even. First bokeh: bokeh comes from aperture size, not f-stop. The 200/2.8, 135/2, and 85/1.2 all have about a 72mm aperture for the light to go in, which...

May, 2012

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