Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM $1709 (Reg $2099)

Craig Blair
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The Canon USA store has restocked refurbished Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM lenses and added a small discount on the price bringing it down to $1709 (Reg $2099). Stock levels are limited, so if you're in the market, this is a good time.

As always, all refurbished gear from the Canon USA stores comes with a full 1-year Canon USA warranty and free standard shipping

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Overview

  • RF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
  • Nano USM AF System
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Ultra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • Air Sphere Coating
  • Lens Function Buttons and Control Ring

Pairing a medium-telephoto focal length with an extremely bright maximum aperture, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM offers an engaging mixture of high sharpness and shallow depth of field, making it an ideal choice for portrait subjects.

Benefitting this desirable combination is an advanced L-series optical design, robust and weather-sealed construction, and fast AF along with dependable image stabilization for intuitive use.

L Series Optics

  • Impressively bright f/1.8 maximum aperture affords extensive control over depth of field for selective focus applications and also benefits working in low-light situations.
  • Three ultra-low dispersion elements control a variety of aberrations in order to achieve high sharpness, clarity, and accurate color rendering.
  • Both Air Sphere and Super Spectra Coatings improve image quality by maintaining high contrast and color accuracy while reducing lens flare and ghosting when working in strong lighting conditions.
  • Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Nano USM Autofocus and Image Stabilization

  • Nano USM delivers fast, accurate, and near silent autofocus performance to benefit both photo and video applications.
  • Customizable Lens Function buttons on the barrel permit intuitive tactile control and rapid access to shooting settings.
  • Benefitting handheld and monopod-based shooting, Optical Image Stabilization compensates for 5.5 stops of camera shake, or up to 8 stops if paired with in-body image stabilization, for sharper imagery.

Robust Design and Intuitive Handling

  • Weather-sealed design for reliable use in inclement conditions.
  • Fluorine coating on front element helps repel moisture, dust, and fingerprints and is also easier to clean.
  • Configurable Control Ring can be used to adjust a variety of exposure settings, including aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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