Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens
Legendary L-Series Portrait Prime – Ultra-Bright f/2 Speed & Creamy Bokeh Compression (Well Used / Front Element Scratches)
The Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM is a legendary, high-speed medium telephoto prime lens engineered for full-frame Canon EF-mount EOS DSLRs and highly revered when adapted to modern mirrorless systems. As an elite member of Canon’s prestigious luxury L-series lineup, this optic is widely regarded as one of the finest portrait lenses ever created, celebrated for its razor-thin depth-of-field control, lightning-fast f/2 aperture, and a signature compression that melts backgrounds into smooth, dreamlike bokeh. It is an indispensable tool for indoor sports, weddings, fashion, and low-light fine art portraiture.

To achieve superior optical rendering, the lens utilizes two Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) elements to eliminate chromatic aberrations and color bleeding. Backed by a high-torque Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for instantaneous, silent autofocusing and housed in a robust, weather-sealed enclosure, this lens is built to withstand rigorous professional use. While it exhibits visible signs of heavy cosmetic and front glass wear, its core optical performance remains a staple for stunning, subject-isolating imagery.

Please note: This is a heavily utilized, well-used unit. It features visible scratches on the front glass element, making it ideal for a shooter looking for a legendary piece of L-series glass at an accessible, budget-friendly price point.

Key Features & Elite Optical Engineering
Iconic 135mm Portrait Compression: Tailored natively for full-frame EF camera bodies, it can also be utilized on APS-C crop-sensor DSLRs where it translates into a powerful 216mm equivalent telephoto focal length.

Ultra-Bright f/2 Maximum Aperture: Offers exceptional low-light gathering capabilities for handheld shooting in dim venues and provides extensive selective focus authority to smoothly isolate subjects from busy backgrounds.

Two Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) Elements: Crafted with dual UD glass elements to drastically minimize secondary spectrum aberrations and color fringing, ensuring high clarity and contrast across the image.

Super Spectra Element Coating: Applied to individual lens elements to suppress internal reflections, surface flare, and ghosting, maintaining color neutrality and image contrast even under harsh direct backlighting.

Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM): A high-torque internal AF motor paired with a rear-focusing system delivers quick, precise, and quiet autofocusing response times alongside full-time mechanical manual focus override.

Rounded 8-Blade Diaphragm: Incorporates an eight-blade circular aperture design to deliver a soft, pleasing background blur and beautifully rounded out-of-focus highlights.

Weather-Resistant L-Series Build: Enclosed in a rugged, moisture- and dust-resistant chassis designed to protect internal mechanics when working in inclement environmental conditions.

Teleconverter Cross-Compatibility: Fully compatible with optional Canon EF 1.4x and EF 2.0x teleconverters to easily extend your telephoto reach for distant sports and field work.

Hardware Inventory & Condition Profile
Functional State: FULLY OPERATIONAL. The lens functions properly in every regard. The ring-type USM autofocus motor locks onto subjects instantly, the internal manual focus mechanism slides smoothly, and the aperture iris snaps down with factory precision.

Optical Glass Warning (Front Scratches): WELL USED. The front optical glass element exhibits visible scratches across its surface. While these physical marks are apparent under close inspection, they generally do not impact everyday contrast, light transmission, or final image quality unless shooting directly into a harsh, bright light source. The rear element is clean.

Cosmetic Presentation: The outer barrel chassis shows normal-to-heavy finish wear, light scuffs, and rubbed paint textures from an active history in the field. All switches function securely.

Included Accessories:

Original Dedicated Canon Lens Hood

Front Protective Lens Cap

Rear Protective Lens Cap

Technical Specifications
Lens Classification: Professional L-Series Medium Telephoto Prime

Lens Mount Type: Canon EF Mount Standard

Focal Length: 135mm (216mm equivalent on Canon APS-C sensors)

Maximum Aperture: f/2

Minimum Aperture: f/30

Autofocus Motor Type: Ring-Type USM (Ultrasonic Motor)

Diaphragm Design: 8-Blade Rounded Matrix

Minimum Focus Distance: 3.0 feet / 0.91 m

Filter Thread Interface: 72 mm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.2 x 4.4 inches / 82.5 x 112.0 mm

Weight: Approx. 26.5 oz / 750 g