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Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM vs Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM has 85 mm more fixed focal length than the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (135 mm vs 50 mm). The Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM has 0.4 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (0.7 m vs 0.3 m). The Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM has 1 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM (1 vs 0). Component for: SLR on the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM, MILC on the Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM. Lens structure (elements/groups): 6/5 on the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM, 17/12 on the Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM.

  • Component for
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:SLR
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:MILC
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:6/5
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:17/12
  • Fixed focal length
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:50 mm
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:135 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:0.3 m
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:0.7 m
  • Number of aspheric elements
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:1
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:0
  • Number of diaphragm blades
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:7
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:9
  • Image stabilizer number of stops
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:7
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:6.5
  • Diameter
    • RF 50mm f/1.8 STM:6.92 cm
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:8.92 cm

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Comparison of RF 50mm f/1.8 STM, RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM
59 specifications
Lens system7 differ
Component forDiffersSLRMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs6/517/12
Lens typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTelephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15°
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10°
Fixed focal lengthDiffers50 mm135 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18°
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 - 135 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.3 m0.7 m
Control ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image sensor formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Macro ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1:4
Maximum aperture number1.81.8
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers10
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers79
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsDiffers76.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Performanceidentical
AF actuatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSM
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens coating featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Lens hoodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens hood modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceET-88B
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.25xUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBayonet
DustproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJapan
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions4 differ
DiameterDiffers6.92 cm8.92 cm
Filter sizeDiffers43 mm82 mm
LengthDiffers40.5 mm133 mm
WeightDiffers160 g940 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4842 cm³
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE-82 II
Rear lens cap includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear lens cap modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Viewing angleKnown for one46°Unknown — not stated by the source

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