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Quick answer
The Canon EF 135mm f/2L is a short telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/135.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
The Canon EF 135mm f/2L is a fast short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Canon L series. A fast L-series telephoto prime prized for portraits, sports and indoor events.
Canon EF 135mm f/2L specifications
- Brand
- Canon
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/135.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1996
- Autofocus motor
- USM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 750 g
- Length
- 112 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Canon EF 135mm f/2L?
At 135mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 216mm | 9.5° | 11.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Canon EF 135mm f/2L use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Canon EF 135mm f/2L?
It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/135.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Canon EF 135mm f/2L 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/135.0.
What is the Canon EF 135mm f/2L 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 Canon EF 135mm f/2L fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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