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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC EF-M Mount Review

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC

Main Features

  • 135mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • Weight: 830g / 1.83 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 82mm x 122mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.8m
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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Overview


Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF-M Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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
Macro

Reasons to Buy Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
No Autofocus


Lens Mount

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF-M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF-M lenses are Canon M50 II, Canon M200 and Canon M6 MII.

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has a maximum diameter of 82mm and total length of 122mm. It weighs 830g / 29.3 oz.

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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.


Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 is the only Telephoto Prime type CEF-M mount lens with higher max magnification than the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC.

  • Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2: 0.09x - (Compare)

Aperture

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has a max aperture of F2 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's optical formula consists of 11 elements in 7 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 ED element
  • Ultra Multi Coating

Lens Hood

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Popular Comparisons of Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Lens
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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF-M
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 135mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 7
Special Elements 1 ED element, Ultra Multi Coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.8m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type No AF
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 830g
Diameter 82mm
Length 122mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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