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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens Compared to the Zeiss 135mm f/2 Milvus Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens | Zeiss 135mm f/2 Milvus Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2016 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 11/8 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 18° 00’ | 18.7° |
| Angle of View: Horizontal | 15.6° | |
| Angle of View: Vertical | 10.5° | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.8-22 | f/2-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33 oz (935g) | 39.6 oz (1123g) |
| Actual Weight | 33 oz (933.6g) | 36.7 oz (1040g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.8 oz (78.6g) | 2.6 oz (75g) |
| In-Use Weight | 35.7 oz (1012.2g) | 39.4 oz (1115g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.51 x 5.13” (89.2 x 130.3mm) | 3.53 x 4.53” (89.7 x 115mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 5.41” (89 x 137.4mm) | 3.54 x 4.55” (89.9 x 115.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.41” (137.4mm) | 5.83” (148mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / Y |
| Focus Extension Length | 1.28” (32.5mm) | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.27 x 3.46” (108.5 x 87.8mm) | 3.79 x 2.15” (96.2 x 54.6mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.56 - 8.56” (217.5 - 217.5mm) | 6.36 - 7.64” (161.7 - 194.2mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.1” (28mm) | 2.68” (68.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Nano USM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 620° | 270° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Engraved |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 27.56” (700mm) | 31.5” (800mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 26.65” (677mm) | 31.5” (800mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x | 0.25x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / ET-88B Buy ► | Y / |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 5.5 / 8.0 / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / LP1319 Buy ► | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 135mm = 15.1' | 135mm = 15.15' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 135mm = 4609mm | 135mm = 4618mm |
| Review | Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens | Zeiss 135mm f/2 Milvus Lens |
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