Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM

High-Performance Prime Telephoto Lens for RF-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM is a high-performance prime telephoto lens designed for Canon RF-mount cameras. As part of Canon's prestigious L-series, this lens offers exceptional image quality, fast aperture, and advanced image stabilization, making it ideal for portrait, sports, and low-light photography. Its robust build and cutting-edge features ensure it meets the demands of professional photographers.

Key Features

Superior Optical Performance

• Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture: Allows for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control, enabling beautiful background blur (bokeh) and subject isolation.
• Advanced Optical Design: Features 17 elements in 14 groups, including Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and contrast throughout the image.

Advanced Image Stabilization

• Optical Image Stabilization: Provides up to 5.5 stops of shake correction, enabling clear and sharp images, especially in low-light conditions.
• Coordinated IS: When paired with compatible EOS R series cameras, Coordinated IS offers up to 8 stops of stabilization, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Nano USM (Ultrasonic Motor): Provides fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM
• Mount Type: Canon RF mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 135mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 17 elements in 14 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.7 m (2.3 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.26x
• Filter Diameter: 82mm
• Dimensions: 89.2 x 130.3 mm (3.5 x 5.1 in)
• Weight: 935 g (2.06 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• L-Series Durability: Part of Canon’s professional L-series, known for its superior build quality and performance.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front and rear elements to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Control Ring: Customizable control ring for easy access to various settings, enhancing usability.
• Focus Range Limiter: Improves AF speed and accuracy by limiting the focus range, ideal for specific shooting scenarios.