Quick answer
The Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC is a short telephoto telephoto lens covering 135mm at f/2.2 for the Canon EF-M mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 135mm f/2.2 APS-C short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC is designed for Canon EF-M mount bodies, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Canon EF-M
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.2
- Lens type
- Telephoto
What can you shoot with the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.6x | 216mm | 9.5° | 11.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC use?
It uses the Canon EF-M mount, so it fits Canon EF-M cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.2. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 135mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.2.
What is the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 216mm on full frame, with a 9.5° horizontal and 11.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 135mm f/2.2 ED UMC fit?
Any Canon EF-M-mount camera, including Canon EOS M10, Canon EOS M100, Canon EOS M2, Canon EOS M200, and Canon EOS M3 and 6 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF-M from other brands
All Canon EF-M lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
