Xeen Samyang Xeen CF 135mm T2.2 FF Cine Canon

Xeen Samyang Xeen CF 135mm T2.2 FF Cine Canon – Compact Carbon Fiber 135mm with T2.2 for Full-Frame and 8K

The Xeen Samyang Xeen CF 135mm T2.2 FF Cine Canon brings a long focal length in a compact, lightweight package. Designed for filmmakers who need cinematic rendering without excess size, this Canon EF version is part of the Xeen CF series that aims to balance compactness and optical performance.

Compact and flexible design

CF stands for compact and flexible. Samyang engineered the Xeen CF lenses to be as small and compact as possible while maintaining image quality. As a result, the lens keeps a reduced footprint, which helps when you work with stabilizers and small rigs.

Ideal for portraits and close-ups

The 135mm focal length is a classic choice for portraits and close-up shots. Moreover, the lens’s lightweight construction makes it particularly suitable for the modern filmmaker who pairs a camera with a gimbal or a drone. With less weight on the camera, you can balance a gimbal more easily and extend battery and production time.

Optical performance and cinematic look

The Xeen CF series uses an optical construction that minimizes focus breathing and supports 8K resolution. Consequently, you get a cinematic look with detailed reproduction across the image. The T2.2 aperture provides a shallow depth of field, strong low-light performance, and pleasing background separation.

Thanks to 11 rounded aperture blades, the lens produces smooth, circular bokeh when used wide open and a crisp, detailed image when stopped down. That combination delivers a soft, dreamlike out-of-focus rendering for portraits and an ability to retain sharpness for more detailed shots.

Additionally, Samyang’s X-coating reduces light reflections and ghosting, which helps keep contrast and color fidelity when working in challenging lighting conditions.

Build and handling features

Parts in carbon fiber make the lens light and durable, reducing the overall weight without sacrificing robustness. The lens also uses a standard 95mm diameter, which ensures compatibility with most matte boxes commonly used in production.

For operational ease, the series includes luminous markings so you can read settings even in very low light. Furthermore, the focus and aperture rings share unified positions across all Xeen CF models, making lens changes faster and more predictable on set. The focus rotation offers a consistent 200-degree throw for precise, fine-tuned adjustments.

Mounts and series availability

This listing is for the Canon EF mount model. The Xeen CF series is available across multiple mounts, including Canon EF, Sony E and PL, so you can select the mount that fits your camera system.

FAQ

Question: Is this lens suitable for portrait and close-up work?
Answer: Yes. The 135mm focal length is well suited for portraits and close-ups, and the T2.2 aperture helps create a shallow depth of field and strong subject separation.

Question: Can I use this lens on a gimbal or drone?
Answer: Yes. The lens’s compact and lightweight design, including carbon fiber parts, makes it easier to balance on gimbals and drones, which can improve battery life and overall shooting time.

Question: Does the lens support high-resolution recording like 8K?
Answer: The Xeen CF optical construction is designed to support 8K resolution and to minimize focus breathing, helping maintain image quality for high-resolution workflows.

Question: Which mounts are available for the Xeen CF series?
Answer: This product is the Canon EF mount model. The Xeen CF series is also available in Sony E and PL mounts to fit different camera systems.

Question: How does the lens perform in low light and how is the bokeh?
Answer: The T2.2 aperture offers better low-light capability and shallow depth of field. Combined with 11 rounded aperture blades, the lens produces soft, circular bokeh wide open and delivers crisp detail when stopped down.