Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC Lens
The Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 is a 135mm f/2 lens designed for Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC Lens
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Lens Overview — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
Key Features — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
135mm f/2.0 Aperture: A fast f/2.0 maximum aperture at 135mm delivers strong subject separation and shallow depth of field, particularly effective for portrait work.
ED Glass Elements: Extra-low dispersion glass minimizes chromatic aberration and color fringing across the frame, particularly at wide apertures.
UMC Coating: Ultra Multi-Coating reduces flare and ghosting when shooting in high-contrast or backlit conditions.
Full Frame Coverage: Designed to cover full frame sensors without vignetting, and will also work on APS-C crop sensor cameras.
Manual Focus Design: Manual-only focus ring suits deliberate shooting workflows such as portraits, studio work, and video focus pulls.
Multi-Mount Availability: Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Micro Four Thirds mounts, covering a broad range of camera systems.
Lens Specifications — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Astrophotography, Wildlife |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Prime |
| Focal Length | 135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2 |
| Camera System | DSLR |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus | No |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Filter Thread | 77mm |
Description — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
The Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC is a manual focus telephoto prime lens built for full frame camera systems. With a maximum aperture of f/2.0, it provides the ability to shoot with a shallow depth of field and strong subject separation at a 135mm focal length — a classic choice for portrait and mid-range subject work. The lens is available in Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Micro Four Thirds mounts, offering broad compatibility across both DSLR and mirrorless platforms.
At 830g, the lens has a solid build that reflects its fast aperture construction. A 77mm filter thread makes it straightforward to use with standard filter systems. There is no autofocus and no image stabilization, placing full control in the hands of the photographer.
This lens is categorized under both DSLR and mirrorless lens families, and its full frame format coverage ensures it performs without crop-related limitations on compatible bodies.
Pros — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
- ✓Fast f/2.0 maximum aperture enables strong background separation at 135mm
- ✓Full frame coverage ensures compatibility across both full frame and crop sensor cameras
- ✓Wide mount availability — Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E, and Micro Four Thirds — suits a broad range of systems
Cons — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
- ✗Manual focus only with no autofocus support, which may limit use in fast-moving or action scenarios
- ✗No image stabilization, requiring stable shooting technique or faster shutter speeds to avoid camera shake at 135mm
- ✗830g weight is substantial for a prime lens and may contribute to fatigue during extended handheld shooting
Videos — Rokinon 135mm f/2.0
Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C) — Christopher Frost