Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC - Review

Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC Full Frame Telephoto Lens for Canon Rebel EOS 80D 77D 70D 60D 50D 7D 6D 5D 5DS 1DS T7i T7s T7 T6s T6i T6 T5i T5 T4i SL2 and SL1 Digital SLR Cameras Review

The Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC Full Frame Telephoto Lens is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an affordable but high-quality telephoto lens compatible with Canon cameras. This manual lens is intended for experienced photographers who are aware of the techniques of using prime and manual lenses. This lens is made up of six glass elements in six groups and boasts an ultra-multi-coated (UMC) glass ensuring outstanding image quality, reproducing high contrast and accurate colors.

To talk more about its build quality and design, this lens is sleek and compact. It is made up of metal which makes it durable, resistant to wear and tear and will serve you reliably over time. The aperture range of this lens is f/2.8 - f/22 with 12 diaphragm blades that offer fantastic depth of field and bokeh effects. The minimum focusing distance of this lens is only 5 feet, and it works efficiently for both full-frame and APS-C format cameras. When used on APS-C cameras, the lens provides a 35mm focal length equivalence of 202.5mm which creates stunning portraits and is ideal for sports and wildlife photography.

Though this lens is made with high-quality materials, it should be noted that this is a manual lens and has no electronic contacts. Therefore, your camera will not detect the lens when mounted, and it will display a "Lens Not Attached" error. However, this issue can be addressed easily by switching to Manual Focus (MF) mode. Users should also enable the 'Release w/o Lens' option in the camera menu and switch off the Shutter lock option to ensure the smooth operation of this manual lens.

The Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC Full Frame Telephoto Lens is a budget-friendly option that doesn’t compromise on image quality. The image produced by this lens is impressively sharp and detailed with no visible distortion or chromatic aberration even when used at its largest aperture. It delivers exceptional value for the price that it costs.

Several customers have shared their feedback about this telephoto lens. Some customers have stated that it is an excellent manual lens they have ever used, more than that; it offers an impressive performance that cannot be compared with other lenses in this price range. They especially liked the way this lens produces sharp and detailed images with a fascinating bokeh effect.

On the other hand, a few customers mentioned that it took them some time to get used to the manual focus and working with it felt somewhat challenging. Some customers experienced difficulty in locking focus and getting sharp images because of a very shallow depth of field.

In conclusion, the Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC Full Frame Telephoto Lens is a great option for photographers who are looking for a budget-friendly telephoto lens that doesn’t compromise on image quality. However, as it is a manual lens, it is recommended for experienced photographers who know how to use manual lenses effectively. Despite the fact that it might take time to get used to using it, the results are worth the effort and patience. The Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC Full Frame Telephoto Lens delivers beautiful and detailed images with an impressive bokeh effect, which makes it a must-have addition to your photography gear.

Overall, I would rate this lens a 4 out of 5 stars because of the outstanding image quality it produces, its budget-friendly price and the only significant drawback being that it is a manual lens that might not suit every photographer's preference.

*Note: This review has been written after analyzing the product information provided online and the customer reviews on different platforms.

Lightdow 135mm f/2.8 FE UMC

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