Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Softfocus Portrait Telephoto Lens – Made in Japan
Discover the timeless beauty of classic portrait photography with the Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Softfocus, a distinctive Japanese-made telephoto prime lens featuring Canon's unique adjustable optical soft focus system.
Designed to create beautiful, flattering portraits with a subtle dreamlike glow, this lens offers a creative photographic effect that is difficult to replicate with conventional optics.
Unlike traditional soft focus filters, the Canon EF 135mm incorporates a dedicated optical soft focus mechanism, allowing photographers to adjust the effect directly through the lens.
Unique Adjustable Soft Focus System
Setting 0: Conventional sharp rendering without the soft focus effect
Setting 1: Subtle soft focus with gentle highlight glow
Setting 2: Stronger soft focus for dreamy, ethereal portraits
The soft focus effect is especially suited to portraiture, romantic photography, artistic compositions and vintage-inspired imagery.
Key Features
135mm fixed focal length telephoto prime lens
Bright f/2.8 maximum aperture
Three selectable soft focus settings: 0, 1 and 2
Canon EF autofocus mount
Full frame 35mm coverage
Autofocus and manual focus operation
Beautiful background separation and telephoto compression
52mm filter thread
Made in Japan
Ideal For
Portrait and beauty photography
Wedding and romantic photography
Creative soft focus compositions
Vintage-inspired digital photography
Experimental analogue film photography
Classic Canon EOS camera collections
Compatibility
Compatible with Canon EOS EF mount film SLR and digital DSLR cameras, including full frame and APS-C models.
Can also be used with compatible Canon EOS R mirrorless cameras using an appropriate EF to RF mount adapter.
Included
Canon EF 135mm f/2.8 Softfocus lens
Front Canon lens cap
Rear Canon lens cap
A wonderfully distinctive Canon lens combining traditional telephoto sharpness with the creative possibilities of genuine optical soft focus, perfect for photographers looking to produce portraits with character, atmosphere and a timeless aesthetic.