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View warranty terms and conditionsThe Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus is a fixed long-focal-length lens, ideal for portraits and photography of distant subjects. Its most notable feature is the Soft Focus mode, which allows you to control the level of blur softening, adding an artistic and ethereal effect to your images. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, this lens offers good performance in low-light conditions and pleasing bokeh.
This Canon EF mount lens, released in 1987, features autofocus and weighs only 390 grams, making it lightweight and manageable. Its minimum focusing distance is 1.3 meters and it accepts 52mm filters. As a second-hand product, it has been inspected and comes with a Camera Market warranty, ensuring its good condition and functionality.
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The Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Soft Focus is a fixed telephoto lens designed for the Canon EF mount, ideal for portrait and creative photography. Its most distinctive feature is the adjustable soft focus control, which allows for a controlled diffused effect without losing sharpness in the center of the frame. Launched in the early 1990s, this lens offers robust construction and versatile optical performance for photographers seeking a vintage look without relying on filters.
Key Features
- Focal length: 135 mm (equivalent to 216 mm on APS-C format).
- Maximum aperture: f/2.8, with a 7-blade diaphragm.
- Built-in soft focus control with two levels (0 and 1) for adjustable diffused effect.
- Canon EF mount, compatible with digital and analog SLR cameras from the EOS series.
- Manual focus with a smooth and precise ring, no AF motor.
Ideal for
Perfect for portrait photographers seeking a romantic or vintage effect, and for street or travel photographers wanting a lightweight telephoto lens with a creative touch. It is also an interesting option for collectors of lenses with character.
Condition
Second-hand product inspected by Camera Market. Includes a standard 6-month warranty and 24-48h shipping from Barcelona.
What is Soft Focus mode and how does it work?
The Soft Focus mode of this lens allows you to adjust the level of blur softening, creating an artistic effect in portraits. You can control the intensity via a dedicated ring on the lens, giving you creative flexibility without the need for post-processing.
Is it compatible with my Canon camera?
This lens has a Canon EF mount, so it is compatible with Canon full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras, as well as some mirrorless cameras via an adapter. Check compatibility with your specific model.
What type of photography is this lens suitable for?
Thanks to its 135mm focal length and f/2.8 aperture, it is excellent for portraits, fashion photography, and distant subjects. The Soft Focus mode adds a creative touch, ideal for images with a soft, dreamy atmosphere.
What does the Camera Market warranty include?
This second-hand lens has been inspected by our technicians and comes with a 6, 12, or 24-month warranty depending on the option chosen. This covers any functional defects, giving you peace of mind with your purchase.
Full condition scale
Each unit is inspected at 28 points and graded honestly. Here's how we translate each level so you know what to expect:
Barely any signs of use. Almost flawless aesthetics and perfect operation.
Light marks from normal use. Optically clean and fully functional.
Visible signs of use (scuffs, marks, brassing). Works perfectly.
Not guaranteed for use: sold for parts or repair.
Why buy used?
Depreciation is already absorbed: the same gear for much less than new.
Many classics and discontinued gems only exist today on the used market.
28-point inspection and 6-month warranty included on every unit.
Extending the life of a camera avoids manufacturing and transporting a new one.
