Lens Comparison
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 Length | 135mm | 70-200mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 18° – 18° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 70 cm | 70 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x | 0.23x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,199 | $3,499 |
| Filter Size | 82mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 89.2mm | 90mm |
| Length | 130.3mm | 146mm |
| Weight | 935g (2.06 lb) | 880g (1.94 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |







