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135mm

(From Canon lens literature) The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM medium telephoto lens really steps up your photography game when shooting portraits or even sports, thanks to high-quality optics, and L-Series features.

The Canon EF135mm lens has been a favorite among photographers for over 25 years, and this RF version builds on that legacy by using a totally new optical design the latest optics and features to truly bring it into the future. The optical quality of this lens is impressive with 17 elements in 12 groups, including three UD glass elements and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce chromatic aberration and ghosting.

The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve beautiful, soft backgrounds, it transforms your ability to shoot telephoto images or video at low light levels. The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization (not previously seen on a Canon 135mm lens) to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of optical shake correction, and up to 8 stops* with Coordinated IS. Two programmable lens function buttons on the top and side of the lens barrel allow instant access to temporarily lock servo AP, or a multitude of other possible camera features.

If you record video or still images of people, you need to consider this outstanding new professional-level lens.

Key Features & Specs:

• Powerful and bright L-Series medium telephoto lens featuring 17 optical elements in 12 groups.
• Excellent image quality with three UD Lenses perfectly placed to reduce chromatic aberration, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to prevent ghosting.
• Optical image stabilization at up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction.  Up to 8 stops* of shake correction when paired with EOS R series cameras featuring In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS).
• Nano USM for AF drive that is both fast and smooth, and is also quiet enough to use when shooting movies.
• Two programmable lens function buttons (one on the top and one on the side), previously only available on Canon super-telephoto lenses.
• Minimum focus distance of 27.6 inches, and allows shooting at a maximum magnification of 0.26x.
• Circular (9 blades) aperture for beautiful, soft backgrounds.

Price & Availability

The Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM will be available in late January 2023 for an estimated retail price of $2099.00.