Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better min focus distance (21 cm vs 70 cm).
  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $2,299).
  • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM has a better max magnification (0.3x vs 0.26x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length135mm24-70mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1721
Optical Groups1215
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View18° – 18°84° – 34°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMNano USM
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance70 cm21 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.3x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$2,199$2,299
Filter Size82mm82mm
Diameter89.2mm88.5mm
Length130.3mm125.7mm
Weight935g (2.06 lb)900g (1.98 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo