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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Review

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM

Main Features

  • 135mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Weight: 935g.
  • Diameter: 89mm
  • Length: 130mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.7m
  • Max Magnification:0.26x
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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Overview

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with Canon RF mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitExcellent
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundFair
VloggingAverage
LandscapeFair
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens

Here, we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Autofocus
AF/MF Switch on Lens
Aperture Ring
Focus Hold Button
Control Ring
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades
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CONs
Pricey

Lens Mount

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is compatible with cameras that have Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 II, Canon R10 and Canon R7.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has a maximum diameter of 89mm and total length of 130mm. It weighs 935g / 33.0 oz.

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has a filter thread of 82mm.

Focal Range

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has a fixed focal length of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 216mm.


Weather Sealings

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM with a weather sealed camera body such as Canon R6 II, Canon R7 and Canon R5 C.

Optical Image Stabilization

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.26x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.26x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has a max aperture of F1.8 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 12 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 Ultra-low Dispersion.

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Optical Construction of the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM

Lens Hood

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Canon ET-88B.

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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens Hood


What's in the Box of Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM:

  • Text Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM Lens
  • Canon E-82 II 82mm Lens Cap
  • Canon Lens Dust Cap RF
  • Canon ET-88B Lens Hood
  • Canon Lens Case LP1319
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty
  • Body Colour

    Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is available in Black color.

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    Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Detailed Specifications


    General
    Brand Canon
    Lens Type Prime
    Lens Type Telephoto Prime
    Lens Mount Canon RF
    Max Format 35mm FF
    Focal Range 135mm
    Image Stabilization Yes
    Colour Black
    Zoom Method No Zoom
    Power Zoom No
    Zoom Lock No
    Zoom Ratio 1.0X
    APERTURE
    Max Aperture F1.8
    Min Aperture F22
    Aperture Ring Yes
    Diaphragm Blades 9
    Optics
    Optical Elements 17
    Optical Groups 12
    Special Elements 3 Ultra-low Dispersion

    FOCUSING
    Min Focus Distance 0.7m
    Max Magnification 0.26X
    Autofocus Yes
    AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
    Full Time Manual Yes
    Focus Method Internal
    Distance Scale No
    DoF Scale No
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Weight 935g
    Diameter 89mm
    Length 130mm
    Weather Sealing Yes
    Filter Thread 82mm
    Filter Notes -
    Hood Supplied Yes
    Hood Code Canon ET-88B
    Tripod Collar No
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