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Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM vs Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 24identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM has 0.21 m more closest focusing distance than the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM (0.7 m vs 0.49 m). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 1 more maximum aperture number than the Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM (2.8 vs 1.8). The Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has 3 more aspheric elements than the Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM (3 vs 0). Only the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM has Teleconverter/Extender compatible. Lens structure (elements/groups): 18/15 on the Canon RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM, 17/12 on the Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM.

  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:18/15
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:17/12
  • Lens viewing angle, horizontal
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:29 - 10°
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:15°
  • Lens viewing angle, vertical
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:19° 30' - 7
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:10°
  • Lens viewing angle, diagonal
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:34 - 12°
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:18°
  • Focal length range
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:70 - 200 mm
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:35 - 135 mm
  • Closest focusing distance
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:0.49 m
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:0.7 m
  • Maximum aperture number
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:2.8
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:1.8
  • Number of aspheric elements
    • RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM:3
    • RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM:0

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Comparison of RF 70-200 mm f2.8 L IS USM, RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM
61 specifications
Lens system12 differ
Component forMILCMILC
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs18/1517/12
Lens typeTelephoto zoom lensTelephoto zoom lens
Lens viewing angle, horizontalDiffers29 - 10°15°
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto/Manual
Lens viewing angle, verticalDiffers19° 30' - 710°
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source135 mm
Lens viewing angle, diagonalDiffers34 - 12°18°
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm35 - 135 mm
Closest focusing distanceDiffers0.49 m0.7 m
Control ringYesYes
Image sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Lens mount interfaceCanon RFCanon RF
Macro ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1:4
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.81.8
Minimum aperture number2222
Number of aspheric elementsDiffers30
Number of diaphragm bladesDiffers119
Teleconverter/Extender compatibleDiffersYesNo
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeDiffersIn-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Image stabilizer number of stopsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (OIS)5.55.5
Image stabilizer number of stops (IBIS x OIS)Differs7.58
Performance3 differ
AF actuatorDiffersDual Nano USMUSM
Auto focusYesYes
Camera brands compatibilityCanonCanon
Circular apertureYesYes
Lens coating featuresAir Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)Air Sphere Coating (ASC), Super Spectra Coating (SSC)
Lens colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Manual focusYesYes
Number of Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elementsDiffers13
Lens hoodYesYes
Lens hood modelDiffersET-88CET-88B
Maximum magnificationKnown for one0.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ultrasonic motor (USM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens hood typeKnown for oneRemovable lens hoodUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Mounting typeBayonetBayonet
DustproofYesYes
WeatherproofKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Moisture-resistantKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 pallet3 pc(s)3 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Weight & dimensions3 differ
DiameterDiffers8.85 cm8.92 cm
Filter size82 mm82 mm
LengthDiffers199 mm133 mm
WeightDiffers1.11 kg940 g
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers184 mm300 mm
Package heightDiffers332 mm250 mm
Package volumeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4842 cm³
Package weightDiffers2.1 kg1.1 kg
Package widthDiffers184 mm250 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Lens cap includedYesYes
Lens cap modelE-82 IIE-82 II
Rear lens cap includedYesYes
Rear lens cap modelRFRF
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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