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Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF

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Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF

Focal length
135 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
390 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
130 cm
Length
98.4 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto prime pairs a 135 mm focal length with an f/2.8 aperture at a compact 390 g. The full-frame lens for Canon EF has autofocus, a 1.3 m minimum focus distance and a magnification of 1:8.33. It suits portraits, sports, events and travel.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Sports
  • Events
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
135 mm
Max. focal length
135 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
7
Groups
6
Weight
390 g (0.86 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
130 cm (51.18 in)
Max. magnification
1:8.3 (0.12×)
Length
98.4 mm (3.87 in)
Diameter
69.2 mm (2.72 in)
Released
October 1987

Manufacturer data: global.canon

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF fit?

The Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 135mm F2.8 SFCanon EF 135mm F2L USMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSMSigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM
Focal length135 mm135 mm150 mm150 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2f/2.8f/2.8
Weight390 g750 g895 g1,150 g
Filter diameter52 mm72 mm72 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance130 cm90 cm38 cm38 cm
Length98.4 mm112 mm137 mm150 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononoyes
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Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF weigh?

The Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF weighs 390 g. It is 98.4 mm long with a diameter of 69.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF use?

The Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF is 130 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 135mm F2.8 SF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.

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