
Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC
- Focal length
- 135 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 815 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 80 cm
- Length
- 119.6 mm
At a Glance
This is a fast telephoto prime for Nikon F on full frame. The Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC offers an f/2 maximum aperture and is focused manually only. It weighs 815 g and focuses down to 80 cm. The long focal length narrows the framing, while the wide opening permits shorter shutter times. Portraits and landscapes suit it.
Good for
- Portraits
- Landscape
Worth knowing
- No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 11
- Groups
- 7
- Weight
- 815 g (1.8 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 80 cm (31.5 in)
- Length
- 119.6 mm (4.71 in)
- Diameter
- 82 mm (3.23 in)
Manufacturer data: samyanglens.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC fit?
The Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC | Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 135mm f/2.5 | Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f/2D DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.5 | f/2 |
| Weight | 815 g | 920 g | 845 g | 815 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 80 cm | 80 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 119.6 mm | 128 mm | 137 mm | 120 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC: FAQ
Does the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC have autofocus?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has no autofocus; you focus it manually.
Does the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC have image stabilization?
No, the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC weigh?
The Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC weighs 815 g. It is 119.6 mm long with a diameter of 82 mm.
What filter size does the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC use?
The Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Samyang / Rokinon 135mm F2.0 ED UMC covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.
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