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Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro EF Mount Review

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro

Main Features

  • 135mm Focal Range
  • F4 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1,110g / 2.44 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 89mm x 139mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.49m
  • Max Magnification: 0.5x
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Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro Overview


Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) PC Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitFair
TravelFair
StreetPoor
WeddingFair
Walk AroundPoor
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroGood

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is a member of Canon's TS-E series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

TS-E Series Lenses in Canon EF Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro Lens Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro
35mm FF 1110gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro Lens Canon TS-E 50mm F2.8L Macro
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35mm FF 945gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 0.5x
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CONs
No Autofocus
Heavy
Pricey


Lens Mount

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has a maximum diameter of 89mm and total length of 139mm. It weighs 1110g / 39.2 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro (Canon EF mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro vs Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro Size and Weight

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro 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.


Maximum Magnification Ratio

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.5x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.49m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.5x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.


Aperture

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has a max aperture of F4.

Optical Formula

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Molded glass aspherical
  • UD elements + SWC
  • ASC coatings

Lens Hood

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro Lens
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Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro Lens Canon TS-E 90mm F2.8L Macro
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35mm FF 390 g / 0.86 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1,130 g / 2.49 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 965 g / 2.12 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 750 g / 1.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM Lens Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
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35mm FF 895 g / 1.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 945 g / 2.08 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Canon EF 100mm f2.0 USM Lens Canon EF 100mm f2.0 USM
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 750 g / 1.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 135mm f2.8 SF Lens Canon EF 135mm f2.8 SF
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35mm FF 390 g / 0.86 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1090 g / 2.40 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 830 g / 1.83 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 540 g / 1.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 895 g / 1.97 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Canon
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Perspective Control Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 135mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements Molded glass aspherical and UD elements + SWC and ASC coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.49m
Max Magnification 0.5X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1110g
Diameter 89mm
Length 139mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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