The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC and the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Canon 135mm f2.0L USM with a length of 112mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's 82mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 135mm f2.0L USM weighs 750g, 9% (80g) lighter than the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's weight of 830g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has the Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is also available in the Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.
