Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

A 135mm L-series telephoto lens with a fast, bright f/1.8 aperture and 5.5-stop Image Stabilizer for creative shooting, day or night.

Be a depth-of-field genius

Shoot wide open and be inspired. For razor sharp detail of portraits, fashion, weddings and sports, the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM will push your style to the max.

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Wide aperture creativity for beautiful bokeh

See how the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM’s wide-open aperture and telephoto compression can transform your portraits when compared to other lenses.

50mm

A natural view close to the human eye

85mm

Short telephoto view with a pleasing perspective

135mm

Perfect for shy subjects and great for depth-of-field creativity

Focus on the detail

The RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM is a wonderfully creative lens that offers a unique take on the world around you. Use this to your advantage.

Less is more

Close in and see your subject in a whole new way

Super-smooth filming

Beautifully fluid focus transitions for a cinematic look

Capture fast action in low light

Keep on shooting when the light is low, and the action is fast

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A fast aperture telephoto with great versatility

Capture flattering portraits and details with outstanding subject separation thanks to a longer 135mm focal length and a fast f/1.8, nine-blade aperture, with remarkable depth-of-field control for beautiful bokeh.

Superb image quality, right across the frame

Count on the sharpest possible images thanks to three UD glass elements plus ASC and Super Spectra coatings while a Fluorine layer on the front element guards against dust and dirt.

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Advanced image stabilisation

A 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer1 allows longer shutter speeds to be used for smooth handheld shooting and filming. More stabilisation is on hand with a compatible EOS R series body.

Image Stabilizer ON

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An outstanding low light performer

Keep on shooting when light levels are against you thanks to a 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer1 that increases to 8-stops with in body stabilisation on a compatible EOS R series camera.

Handling that is second nature

Stay in the moment and be at one with the lens thanks to two custom Lens Function Buttons and a Lens Control Ring that allows fine tuning and control of critical settings, plus focus breathing correction when shooting video2.

Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

Strong, silent, dependable

Shoot it in any situation, even close up, to 0.7m (0.26x magnification). It’s an L-series lens with advanced weather sealing – and with a Nano USM motor it’s beautifully silent, too.

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Specifications

  • 135mm focal length

    Compresses the image for flattering portraits and increased subject separation.

  • 5.5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer*

    Shoot confidently in low light

    *Tested under CIPA standards

  • F1.8 maximum aperture

    For low light performance and shallow depth of field

  • L-series

    Outstanding optical design and construction

  • UD elements

    For exceptionally sharp images with reduced chromatic aberrations

  • Nano USM motor

    For smooth, fast and near-silent operation

  • ASC (Air Sphere Coating)

    To prevent flare and ghosting

  • Lens Function Buttons

    Convenient and customisable for additional control, default to AF-stop

  • Lens control ring

    For extra control over ISO, aperture and shutter

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Comparison

See how the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM compares to the EF 135mm f/2L USM

RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

EF 135mm f/2L USM

EF 135mm f/2L USM

Lens Mount

RF
EF

Maximum aperture

f/1.8
f/2

Optical Image Stabilizer

Up to 5.5-stops
-

Special optical elements

3 x UD
2 x UD

Aperture blades

9
8

Closest focusing distance

0.7m
0.9m

Maximum magnification

0.26x
0.19x

Focusing motor type

Nano USM
USM

Focus breathing correction (with supported cameras)

Yes
-

Lens Function buttons

Yes
-

Control Ring

Yes
-

Filter diameter

82mm
72mm

Dimensions

89.2x130.3mm
82.0x112.5mm

Weight

935g
750g

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What’s in the box

Everything you need to capture stunning wide-aperture portraits and more.

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