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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM

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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM

Focal length
135 mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Weight
935 g
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
130.3 mm
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At a Glance

This 135 mm is a fast telephoto prime for full-frame Canon RF. At f/1.8 it allows short shutter times and shallow depth of field, and it has an optical stabilizer. A magnification of 0.26x at 70 cm minimum focus distance permits tighter framing. Dust and moisture resistance is included. It suits portraits, sports and events.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Sports
  • Events

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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/1.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
12
Weight
935 g (2.06 lb)
Filter diameter
82 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.8 (0.26×)
Length
130.3 mm (5.13 in)
Diameter
89.2 mm (3.51 in)
Released
January 2023

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com

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

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Which cameras does the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM fit?

The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is a full-frame lens for Canon RF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon RF cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon RF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS R8 Mark II,Canon EOS R6 V,Canon EOS R6 Mark III,Canon EOS C50,Canon EOS R1,Canon EOS R5 Mark II,Canon EOS C400,Canon EOS C80,Canon EOS R8,Canon EOS R6 Mark II,Canon EOS R5 C,Canon EOS R3,Canon EOS R5,Canon EOS R6,Canon EOS Ra,Canon EOS RP,Canon EOS R
APS-C:
Canon EOS R50 V,Canon EOS R100,Canon EOS R50,Canon EOS R7,Canon EOS R10,Canon EOS C70

Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM compared

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

LensCanon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USMMitakon Zhongyi Creator 135mm f/2.5Lomography Joseph Petzval 135mm F2.5 Bokeh Control Art LensAstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2X Macro
Focal length135 mm135 mm135 mm120 mm
Max. aperturef/1.8f/2.5f/2.5f/2.8
Weight935 g845 g–930 g
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm77 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm100 cm150 cm30 cm
Length130.3 mm137 mm150 mm165 mm
Autofocusyesnonono
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM weigh?

The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM weighs 935 g. It is 130.3 mm long with a diameter of 89.2 mm.

What filter size does the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM use?

The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM takes 82 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 216 mm in full-frame terms.

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