Telephoto Lens

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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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

CAPTURE DETAILS

Less is more

Close in and see your subject in a whole new way

IDEAL FOR VIDEO

Super-smooth filming

Beautifully fluid focus transitions for a cinematic look

INDOOR SPORT

Capture fast action in low light

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

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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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.

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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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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LENSES

Comparison

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

RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

EF 135mm f/2L USM

Lens Mount

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

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.

RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM lens
Lens Hood ET-88B
Lens Case LP1319
Lens Cap E-82II
Dust Cap RF