Telephoto Lens
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.
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.
See full specificationSee how the RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM’s wide-open aperture and telephoto compression can transform your portraits when compared to other lenses.
A natural view close to the human eye
Short telephoto view with a pleasing perspective
Perfect for shy subjects and great for depth-of-field creativity
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.
CAPTURE DETAILS
Close in and see your subject in a whole new way
IDEAL FOR VIDEO
Beautifully fluid focus transitions for a cinematic look
INDOOR SPORT
Keep on shooting when the light is low, and the action is fast
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Compresses the image for flattering portraits and increased subject separation.
Shoot confidently in low light
*Tested under CIPA standards
For low light performance and shallow depth of field
Outstanding optical design and construction
For exceptionally sharp images with reduced chromatic aberrations
For smooth, fast and near-silent operation
To prevent flare and ghosting
Convenient and customisable for additional control, default to AF-stop
For extra control over ISO, aperture and shutter
LENSES
RF
EF
f/1.8
f/2
Up to 5.5-stops
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3 x UD
2 x UD
9
8
0.7m
0.9m
0.26x
0.19x
Nano USM
USM
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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82mm
72mm
89.2x130.3mm
82.0x112.5mm
935g
750g
Everything you need to capture stunning wide-aperture portraits and more.
Lens Case LP1319
Lens Cap E-82II
The polarizing effect of this filter helps prevent glare from your shoots, whilst providing greater clarity for better results.
The Canon 82mm Protect Lens Filter is a clear filter that helps to guard your front lens element from dust and scratches.
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PORTRAIT
Sascha Hüttenhain shares how the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM lens helped bring his creative portrait concepts to life.