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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens Compared to the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 1996 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 10/8 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 18° 00’ | 18° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 15° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 10° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.8-22 | f/2-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 8 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33 oz (935g) | 26.5 oz (750g) |
| Actual Weight | 33 oz (933.6g) | 25.6 oz (725g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.8 oz (78.6g) | 1.9 oz (55g) |
| In-Use Weight | 35.7 oz (1012.2g) | 27.5 oz (780g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.51 x 5.13” (89.2 x 130.3mm) | 3.27 x 4.41” (83 x 112mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 5.41” (89 x 137.4mm) | 3.25 x 4.7” (82.5 x 119.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.41” (137.4mm) | 4.7” (119.5mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.27 x 3.46” (108.5 x 87.8mm) | 3.92 x 3.04” (99.6 x 77.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.56 - 8.56” (217.5 - 217.5mm) | 7.53 - 7.53” (191.4 - 191.4mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.1” (28mm) | 1.7” (43.2mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 72mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Nano USM | Ring USM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 620° | 120° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | Y / 3' (.9m) - ∞ 5.2' (1.6m) - ∞ |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 27.56” (700mm) | 35.43” (900mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 26.65” (677mm) | 34.06” (865mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x | 0.19x |
| Magnification Range with 12mm Ext Tube | 0.29-0.09x | |
| Magnification Range with 25mm Ext Tube | 0.41-0.2x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-88B Buy ► | Y / ET-78II Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | N |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.5 / 8.0 / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1319 Buy ► | Y / LP1219 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 135mm = 15.1' | 135mm = 15.42' 189mm = 20.82' (w/ 1.4x) 270mm = 30.17' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 135mm = 4609mm | 135mm = 4700mm 189mm = 6346mm (w/ 1.4x) 270mm = 9197mm (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens | Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Lens |
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