Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z

Key Differences

  • Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($2,199 vs $3,499).
  • 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 length (130.3mm vs 146mm).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z has a better weight (880g (1.94 lb) vs 935g (2.06 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length135mm70-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1718
Optical Groups1214
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/32
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 USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance70 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.26x0.23x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,199$3,499
Filter Size82mm77mm
Diameter89.2mm90mm
Length130.3mm146mm
Weight935g (2.06 lb)880g (1.94 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes