Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/6.3).
  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better length (130.3mm vs 328mm).
  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better weight (935g (2.06 lb) vs 2100g (4.63 lb)).
  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (70 cm vs 140 cm).
  • Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($1,699 vs $2,199).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length135mm200-800mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1724
Optical Groups1217
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/6.3
Minimum Aperturef/22f/40
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View18° – 18°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMNano USM
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance70 cm140 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.21x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,199$1,699
Filter Size82mm95mm
Diameter89.2mm110.5mm
Length130.3mm328mm
Weight935g (2.06 lb)2100g (4.63 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes