Alongside the Canon R6 Mark II Announcement Canon also announced their latest RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens, a telephoto prime lens with image stabilization.
The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM lens will be available in late January 2023 for a recommended retail price of $2099 /£2,599.00.
Canon also announced their latest Speedlite EL-5 that will cost $399.00 / £499.00.
Check Price & Buyer Reviews: Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens
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The RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is constructed of 17 elements in 12 groups, including three Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements.
It has a minimum focusing distance of 70cm (27.6″)and uses a nine-blade aperture diaphragm.
There’s an 82mm front filter thread and the lens uses Canon’s Air Sphere Coating for minimizing flares and ghosting, as well as a flourine coating on the front-most element.
Canon’s Nano USM motor drives the autofocus and the image stabilization offers up to 5.5 stops of compensation (CIPA-rated) or 8 stops when paired with a camera with in-body stabilization.
You’ll find a customizable control ring in front of the focus ring.
The lens measures 130mm (5.1″) long by 89mm (3.5″) in diameter and weighs in at around 935g / 32.98 Oz.
Key Features
• Fast f/1.8, 9-blade circular aperture
• 135mm focal length
• 5.5 stops of stabilization (8 stops with IBIS)
• Advanced optical design featuring three UD elements, ASC and Super Spectra Coating
• Nano USM motor for fast and quiet AF
First Look Videos
There aren’t any early reviews available yet but here are a couple of first look videos.
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Complete Specs
| Optical Specs | |
|---|---|
| Image Size | Full Frame |
| 35mm Film Equivalent Focal Length (mm) | 135mm |
| Angle of View (Horzntl, Vertl, Diagnl) | 15°, 10° , 18° |
| Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) | 17 / 12 |
| Special Optics | 3 x UD |
| Special Features | – |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance (m) | 0.7 |
| Maximum Magnification (x) | 0.26 |
| Control Ring | Yes |
| Image Stabilizer OIS | 5.5 |
| Image Stabilizer IBIS x OIS | 8 |
| AF Actuator | Nano USM |
| Coatings | ASC, Super Spectra |
| Fluorine | Front |
| Physical Specs | |
|---|---|
| Dust/Moisture Resistance | |
| Exterior Coating | – |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 82 |
| Max. Diameter x Length (mm) (retracted) | 89.2 x 130.3 |
| Weight | 935g / 32.98 Oz |
| Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Lens Cap | E-82 II |
| Lens Hood | ET-88B |
| Lens Case/Pouch | LP1319 |
| Rear End Cap | Lens Dust Cap RF |
| Extender Compatibility | Not Compatible |
What’s in the Box
- RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM lens
- Lens Hood ET-88B
- Lens Case LP1319
- Lens Cap E-82II
- Dust Cap RF
Check Price & Buyer Reviews: Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens
At: B&H Photo | Amazon
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