{"product_id":"canon-ef-135mm-f-2-8","title":"Canon EF 135mm f2.8 Soft Focus Portrait Lens Box Caps Tested - VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  body {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    color: #222;\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 0 20px;\n  }\n  h1 {\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n    border-bottom: 2px solid #333;\n    padding-bottom: 4px;\n    margin-top: 24px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    margin-top: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\n  }\n  p {\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  ul {\n    margin-top: 4px;\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\n    padding-left: 20px;\n  }\n  li {\n    margin-bottom: 4px;\n  }\n  hr {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\n    margin: 24px 0;\n  }\n  .valuation-list {\n    list-style-type: square;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Canon EF 135mm f\/2.8 Soft Focus is a unique, specialized portrait prime lens designed for Canon EOS 35mm film SLRs and digital DSLR camera bodies. Renowned for its selective spherical aberration control ring, this lens allows photographers to dial between crisp standard telephoto rendering (setting 0) and two levels of dreamlike, ethereal glow (settings 1 and 2) ideal for romantic portraiture and creative art photography. Features a fast f\/2.8 maximum aperture, fast AFD autofocus drive with AF\/M selector switch, distance window, metal bayonet mount, and standard 52mm filter thread. Serial number 40003 (lens date code UB1106). Complete with original Canon retail box, front cap, and rear cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosmetically in very good pre-owned vintage condition with light, minor handling marks across the black outer barrel casing. The soft focus selection selector ring and lock switch operate properly. Rubber focus ring is clean and turns smoothly in manual mode. Autofocus drive responds briskly and accurately on EOS bodies. Internal aperture diaphragm is clean, oil-free, and snappy. Optics are clear and bright with multi-coatings intact; free from fungus, severe haze, or glass scratches, containing only minor internal micro-dust specks typical for vintage lenses. Metal EF bayonet mount and gold contact pins are clean and mount securely. Serial number 40003. Fully tested and operational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanon EF 135mm f\/2.8 Soft Focus Lens (Serial No. 40003)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Canon Retail Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Snap-On Lens Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Canon EF Mount Lens Cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique dual-function optical design combining a sharp standard 135mm telephoto prime with adjustable soft-focus effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated soft focus ring offering position settings 0 (Off), 1 (Mild Glow), and 2 (Strong Ethereal Glow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast f\/2.8 maximum aperture for shallow depth-of-field control and fast shutter speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAF\/M focus mode selector switch and clear distance scale window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 52mm front filter thread size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Canon EF Mount compatible with full-frame\/APS-C Canon EOS DSLRs, 35mm film SLRs, and EOS R mirrorless cameras via EF-EOS R adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1987 at the dawn of the Canon EOS system, the EF 135mm f\/2.8 Soft Focus is one of Canon's most creative legacy prime optics. Unlike modern digital soft-focus filters that smear contrast across the entire frame, Canon's optical system works by deliberately introducing variable spherical aberration while maintaining a sharp core image underneath the atmospheric halo. Complete examples with their original retail packaging are increasingly sought after by portrait enthusiasts and EOS collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeywords\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCanon EF 135mm f2.8, Canon Soft Focus Lens, Canon Portrait Prime, EF 135mm Soft Focus Boxed, Canon EOS Film Lens, Vintage Canon EF Glass, Tested Canon Lens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56013158941014,"sku":null,"price":149.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP3688_4c1935ad-cbd1-4948-874b-9a72e8edbb9e.jpg?v=1792826852","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/canon-ef-135mm-f-2-8","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}