Canon's legendary 135mm portrait prime — cult following for its extraordinary bokeh and f/2 speed at 135mm.
The Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM is one of Canon's most beloved lenses. Designed in 1996, it delivers extraordinary subject separation and bokeh at 135mm f/2 — a combination that has earned it a devoted cult following among portrait, wedding, and event photographers.
Outstanding sharpness even wide open at f/2. The bokeh is extraordinarily smooth and creamy — widely considered among the best of any Canon lens. Ring USM AF is fast and quiet. L-series build with weather sealing.
Canon EF mount, 72mm filter thread. 750g weight. 90cm minimum focus distance. No image stabilisation. No RF-mount native version yet — the EF version with adapter remains the only option for Canon shooters.
Common on the used market. Test AF accuracy at close and infinity. Check for smooth focus ring operation. No IS is the main limitation — use IBIS bodies or fast shutter speeds. One of Canon's finest lenses and one of the best portrait primes ever made.