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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Fujifilm X Review

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC

Main Features

  • 135mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Weight: 830g.
  • Diameter: 82mm
  • Length: 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 X 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
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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 Fujifilm X lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Fujifilm X lenses are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Four Thirds, 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.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC and Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR (Fujifilm X mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC vs Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC and the Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Size and Weight

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 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 202.5mm.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Fujifilm X mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR: 0.2x - (Compare)
  • Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR: 0.12x - (Compare)
  • Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X: 0.1x - (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
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR
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APS-C / DX 540gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 200mm F2 R LM OIS WR
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APS-C / DX 2265gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art Lens Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
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35mm FF 1645gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS Lens Samyang 50mm F1.2 AS UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 375gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X Lens Tokina atx-m 56mm F1.4 X
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APS-C / DX 315gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang Reflex 300mm  f6.3 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 ED UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 318gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS Lens Samyang 85mm F1.8 ED UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 344gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
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35mm FF 548gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Samyang
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Fujifilm X
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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