The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS will be available globally on January 26, 2023

[danfaz]

Mine too... but it will probably just miss me as I am set to drive off for a week-long family trip at noon, and the delivery estimate is between 11 am - 3 pm

Oh no! Can you wait a bit longer?

 

[shadowsports]

Oh no! Can you wait a bit longer?

Oh yes. If I didn't have to get on a plane, I'd tell my family wait... I need to wash my hands, car, have lunch, etc. That 135mm will come in handy on the trip.

 

[danfaz]

Oh yes. If I didn't have to get on a plane, I'd tell my family wait... I need to wash my hands, car, have lunch, etc. That 135mm will come in handy on the trip.

Heck ya! I'd do the same!

 

[Viggo]

First impression is that it’s very nice and smooth IQ, very nice handling. AF definitely faster than the 85, but perhaps a bit slower than I thought comparing to my 24-70. I’m not sure why people claim it’s as sharp as the 85, because it is really not, comparing them wide open, to me it looks softer than the RF50 which is a step behind the 85. IS is kind of slow to me, it’s okay the first couple of seconds, but much better after 5 seconds. But I really like it so far, will be fun to trying it more for the purposes I bought it for to really see what’s what.

 

[Viggo]

I’ll leave my post above, but I take back the things I said about AF and sharpness. If anyone remembers how some of us needed to down- and upgrade firmware because AF suddenly stopped working properly. This happened again, upgraded to 1.8.1 before I got the 135, and today I downgraded to 1.7.0 and it’s a completely different lens. Nails every shot and is substantially sharper. It’s better at tracking by far, but still needs more testing outdoors to conclude.

 

[danfaz]

I’ll leave my post above, but I take back the things I said about AF and sharpness. If anyone remembers how some of us needed to down- and upgrade firmware because AF suddenly stopped working properly. This happened again, upgraded to 1.8.1 before I got the 135, and today I downgraded to 1.7.0 and it’s a completely different lens. Nails every shot and is substantially sharper. It’s better at tracking by far, but still needs more testing outdoors to conclude.

I was wondering what could be happening. Glad I haven't updated to 1.8.1 then!

 

[Mountain Dave]

FINALLY! I preordered my copy Nov. 3 from B&H. It shipped today. I delayed one day ordering it and that cost me nearly three months of waiting apparently.

 

[mclaren777]

I ordered this lens from B&H, Adorama, and Canon on April 20th. By the 24th, Canon had shipped it out so I cancelled the other two orders. It arrived today.

If you're trying to get this lens quickly, I would suggest trying Canon.

 

[Viggo]

Just a follow up post to my previous one.

After using the 135 a lot more I can say that, for me, it’s the perfect combination of fast aperture and fast AF. I have a near 100% hit rate with anything fast, and above 80% with blistering fast subjects. An incredible lens!

 

[ArtM]

Good news / bad news. B&H finally shipped it after 6 months, it made it all the way to Atlanta, and FedEx lost it. It was checked into the FedEx facility here, and never loaded on a truck for delivery...

 

[2Cents]

Good news / bad news. B&H finally shipped it after 6 months, it made it all the way to Atlanta, and FedEx lost it. It was checked into the FedEx facility here, and never loaded on a truck for delivery...

Oh no that's friggin terrible. Mine finally showed up 2 weeks ago but I've been traveling. I actually haven't had a chance to shoot with it yet. Hopefully they work that out for you quickly.

 

[ArtM]

Yes!! FedEx apparently found it and it was delivered today. Its very fast focusing. Only had an hour or two to try it out. This was with the R3, rf135 at about 12 feet away. Not the best picture but does give some bokeh info, in front and behind.

 

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Congrats on your new acquisition.

 

[danfaz]

Yes!! FedEx apparently found it and it was delivered today. Its very fast focusing. Only had an hour or two to try it out. This was with the R3, rf135 at about 12 feet away. Not the best picture but does give some bokeh info, in front and behind.View attachment 210167

Glad it worked out!

 

[2Cents]

Yes!! FedEx apparently found it and it was delivered today. Its very fast focusing. Only had an hour or two to try it out. This was with the R3, rf135 at about 12 feet away. Not the best picture but does give some bokeh info, in front and behind.View attachment 210167

Awesome! And great shot! I might get out for a portrait shoot this weekend. Samples will follow if I do.