Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 455 reviews of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and reliability are overall positive. The design and usability are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 97/100 and experts rate this product 94/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 177 user reviews of Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and reliability. The design and price also get good views.

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99% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM Lens

It is very sharp, it is very fast, it is very well built and it is one of the least expensive L lenses Canon makes.It is the highly regarded Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM Lens.If 135mm is the focal length you need, you will not be disappointed by the 135 L.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Review

Great build quality, Excellent sharpness, Low CA, Fast f/2 maximum aperture

Sharpness not as good towards the edges at maximum aperture

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (itreviews.co.uk)

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

The Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM is a classic portrait lens with sharp optics and an impressive aperture, but it's not optically stabilized.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Canon EF 135 mm f/2L USM

The Canon EF 135 mm f/2.0L USM was launched in April 1996 so dating back to an era by and large completely dominated by analogue photography. Despite the fact that 15 years passed by from its launch it is still considered to be one of the most...

high build quality ; excellent image quality in the frame centre ; very good image quality on the edge of the frame ; chromatic aberration amounting to zero ; imperceptible distortion ; splendidly corrected coma ; negligible astigmatism ; low...

resolution on the edge of full frame at the maximum relative aperture a bit below decency level ; huge vignetting on full frame by f/2.0 ; work against bright light could have been better

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Canon EF 135mm f/2 USM L (full format) - Review / Test Report

The Canon EF 135mm f/2 USM L is a highly desirable lens with excellent performance figures in most aspects. It is very sharp and contrasty straight from f/2 and it's outstanding at f/5.6. The bokeh is exceptionally smooth and buttery at f/2 and f/2.8...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : photodo (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens Review

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Markus Stamm (opticallimits.com)

Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM

The Canon EF 135mm f/2 L USM is one of the high performance portraitlenses in the Canon lens line-up. The primary scope remainsvalid on APS-C DSLRs where the field-of-view is equivalent to 216mm on full framecameras

The Canon EF 135mm f/2 USM L is a superb lens with outstanding performancefigures in all aspects except maybe vignetting at the max. aperture setting (f/2).The mechanical construction is up to pro standards and the AF is as fast as it getsin EOS land....

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Canon ef 135L

Every canon eos owner needs this lens

Very very sharp and fast, one of best in the L lens group

Sometime to sharp for people pictures

Dec, 2007

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Believe the Hype

I love prime lenses, and this lens has a reputation for being among the sharpest in Canon's arsenal and exceeds expectations. On a full frame body it is a great focal length for candid portraits. On a 1.6x crop body it makes an outstanding telephoto...

Price, L build and quality, Focal length, fast focusing USM, fast max aperture, size, weight, focusing limiter, accessories (caps, hood, case) colors, contrast, bokeh, sharp... RAZOR SHARP

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Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (warehouseexpress.com)

Fantastic lens!

This lens focuses very quickly and produces spectacular images, although you need to be aware of the short DoF at f/2. Although a bit of an impulse buy, I am really pleased I bought it, especially as it has a focal distance switch enabling it to be...

Consistent Output ; Durable ; Easily Interchangeable ; Quick Focus ; Sharp Focus

Nov, 2016

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