Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

The Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM is a professional medium-telephoto prime lens designed for Canon RF-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It features a fast f1.8 aperture, built-in Optical Image Stabilization (up to 8 stops with IBIS), Dual Nano USM autofocus, and a stunning optical formula for portraits, events, action, and artistic photo or video. Available for rental at Unicorn Films, it sets a new standard for sharp images, elegant background blur, and creative flexibility.

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About This Product

The Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM is engineered for photographers and filmmakers who demand uncompromising image quality and creative control. Now part of the Unicorn Films rental lineup, this lens delivers spectacular sharpness, brilliant color, and beautiful bokeh for stand-out portraiture, sports, stage performances, and artful video work. Its robust L-series construction, advanced autofocus, and unique medium-telephoto reach make it a favorite for high-end assignments in any lighting.

Premium L-Series Optics: With 17 elements in 12 groups (including three UD elements and Air Sphere Coating), it suppresses aberrations and ghosts, yielding crisp, lifelike color and clarity across the whole image.
Fast f1.8 Constant Aperture: The ultra-bright maximum aperture supports low-light shooting, dreamy background separation, and incredibly shallow depth for high-impact portraits and subject isolation.
Optical Image Stabilization: Offers up to 5.5 stops of in-lens shake correction, or up to 8 stops combined with compatible Canon IBIS systems, ensuring blur-free handheld and event shooting even in dim venues.
Dual Nano USM Autofocus: This system provides rapid, precise, and silent AF for tracking fast-moving people or action, while manual adjustment is always available for creative focus control.
Creative Close Focusing: Minimum focus distance is only 70 cm with 0.26x maximum magnification, perfect for environmental portraits, floral detail, or tight subject framing on portraits.
Professional Build & Ergonomics: The magnesium alloy, weather-sealed body includes two customizable function buttons, an electronic focus ring, and a programmable control ring for exposure or shooting settings.
Modern Accessories Included: Rental packages come with an 82mm front filter thread, detachable lens hood, tripod collar, and padded case making it ready for any style of fieldwork or set.
Engineered for Native RF Cameras: Fully compatible with Canon’s mirrorless lineup, delivering full autofocus, stabilization, and custom control without adapters.

Rent the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM from Unicorn Films for next-level portraits, creative video, and brilliant telephoto compression a compact powerhouse for unique visual creations.

Product Features

Feature	Description	Benefit
Focal Length	135mm	Classic medium-telephoto for creamy compression
Maximum Aperture	f1.8	Superb low-light power and bokeh
Optical Construction	17 elements in 12 groups, 3 UD	Sharp images, minimal aberration, natural color
Image Stabilization	5.5 stops optical, 8 stops with IBIS	Handheld confidence for sharp results
Autofocus System	Dual Nano USM, electronic manual override	Fast, accurate, and silent performance
Minimum Focus Distance	0.70 meters (2.3 feet)	Dramatic close-ups without extra accessories
Maximum Magnification	0.26x	Frame small details and creative crops
Diaphragm Blades	9, rounded	Smooth, circular bokeh at all apertures
Filter Size	82mm front thread	Supports ND, polarizer, or effect filters easily
Body Dimensions	89.2 × 130.3 mm (diameter × length)	Compact for a pro telephoto
Weight	935g	Balanced for handheld or gimbal use
Weather Sealing	Full L-series sealing, fluorine coated glass	Use confidently in tough field environments
Focus & Control Rings	Electronic focus, programmable control, function buttons	Customized workflow and real-time adjustments
Mount Compatibility	Canon RF mount	Native operation with EOS R-series cameras
Included Accessories	Lens hood, front/rear caps, tripod collar, case	Complete rental package for professionals

Frequently asked questions

What sets the RF 135mm f1.8L lens apart from previous Canon 135mm lenses?

It introduces image stabilization for the first time at this focal length in Canon’s lineup, offering up to 8 stops with coordinated IS and a brighter f1.8 aperture, alongside new optical designs for better sharpness and color rendering.

How do the programmable lens function buttons benefit creative shooters?

Two configurable buttons give instant access to features like focus hold, Eye AF, or custom commands, making it easier to shoot fast-moving subjects or adjust settings while composing, especially helpful for portrait and event photographers.

What is the advantage of 0.26x maximum magnification for portrait or product shoots?

This high magnification allows for impactful close-ups, capturing details in eyes, makeup, jewelry, or small items, adding flexibility for rental users needing creative or commercial imagery without switching to a macro lens.

How effective is handheld shooting in low light or action scenarios with this lens?

The lens’s advanced stabilization and wide aperture combine to deliver sharp results even at slow shutter speeds or in tricky lighting, making it ideal for concerts, weddings, indoor sports, or available-light creative work.

What practical features improve day-to-day use for professionals?

The weather-sealed, robust build and fluorine-coated elements resist dust and moisture. The electronic focus and control rings, together with custom buttons, allow rental users to adapt workflow to any professional or creative field job.