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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC MFT Review

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC

Main Features

  • 135mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Micro Four Thirds 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 MFT 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 Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.

Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Four Thirds, Fujifilm X, 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 Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS (Micro Four Thirds 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 Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC and the Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS 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 2.0x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 270mm.


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

  • Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN: 0.14x - (Compare)
  • Olympus M 45mm f1.8: 0.11x - (Compare)
  • Olympus 45mm F1.2 Pro: 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
Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS
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FourThirds 1,245 g / 2.74 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f1.8
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FourThirds 305 g / 0.67 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro
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FourThirds 410 g / 0.90 lb 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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FourThirds 318 g / 0.70 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 300mm F4 IS Pro Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 300mm F4 IS Pro
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FourThirds 1,270 g / 2.79 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2 Lens Samyang MF 85mm F1.4 Mk2
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35mm FF 548 g / 1.21 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8
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FourThirds 116 g / 0.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN Lens Sigma 60mm F2.8 DN
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APS-C / DX 190 g / 0.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro
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35mm FF 720 g / 1.58 lb 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 Micro Four Thirds
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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