Quick answer
The Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is a short telephoto telephoto lens covering 135mm at f/2.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
About this lens
The Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.0 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC specifications
- Brand
- Samyang
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Optical construction
- 11 elements in 7 groups
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.8 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: lksamyang.com
What can you shoot with the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 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 fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 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/2.0.
What is the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Samyang 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 24 more.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
