Telephoto cine lens Samyang MF 135mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 for Canon RF mount, manual focus

The Samyang MF 135mm T2.2 VDSLR MK2 for Canon RF mount is a manual-focus telephoto cine lens designed for video and cinematic stills. With a 135mm focal length and a fast T2.2 maximum aperture, this lens produces a shallow depth of field and refined bokeh, making it suitable for portraiture, interviews and medium-telephoto cinematography. Built for consistent manual operation, the lens offers geared focus and aperture rings that integrate with follow-focus systems and cinema workflows.

Advantages

This cine lens delivers a combination of optical performance and mechanical control: a long focal length with a bright T2.2 aperture for low-light capability and subject separation, smooth bokeh characteristics for natural background rendering, and robust manual focus operation via a long focus throw. The geared rings and precise clickless aperture enable integration with professional rigging and follow-focus units, while its RF mount compatibility ensures native fit on Canon mirrorless cameras.

Suitable for

• Portrait and head-and-shoulders cinematography
• On-camera interviews and dialogues
• Medium-telephoto shots for narrative film and documentary
• Studio and location shooting requiring controlled background separation

Key specifications

• Focal length: 135 mm
• Maximum aperture: T2.2
• Lens type: Manual-focus cine lens
• Mount: Canon RF native mount
• Focus control: Geared focus ring with long focus throw
• Aperture control: Clickless geared aperture ring
• Intended format: Full-frame mirrorless cameras

How to use

Mount the lens onto a Canon RF-mount camera body and secure it according to the camera manufacturer’s instructions. Use manual focus via the geared focus ring; the extended focus throw allows precise adjustments for critical focus on eyes or specific facial features. Set aperture with the clickless, geared aperture ring to achieve the desired exposure and depth of field; when using a follow-focus or aperture motor, align the gears on the rings to the accessory teeth. Balance the camera on suitable supports such as a tripod, gimbal, or shoulder rig when working with the telephoto field of view to reduce shake.

Usage recommendations

For portrait and interview setups, position the subject several meters from the background to maximize background blur. Use the T2.2 aperture for controlled shallow depth of field and stop down incrementally when greater depth of focus is needed. Pair the lens with a follow-focus and matte box on narrative shoots to maintain repeatable focus pulls and to protect the front element from glare and stray light.