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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens Compared to the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens
| Specifications | Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens | Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2022 | 2017 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | 13/10 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 18° 00’ | 18.2º |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/1.8-22 | f/1.8-16 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 33 oz (935g) | 39.9 oz (1130g) |
| Actual Weight | 33 oz (933.6g) | 40.1 oz (1135g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2.8 oz (78.6g) | 2.3 oz (65g) |
| In-Use Weight | 35.7 oz (1012.2g) | 42.4 oz (1200g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.51 x 5.13” (89.2 x 130.3mm) | 3.6 x 4.52” (91.4 x 114.9mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 5.41” (89 x 137.4mm) | 3.65 x 4.86” (92.7 x 123.4mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.41” (137.4mm) | 4.86” (123.4mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.27 x 3.46” (108.5 x 87.8mm) | 4.02 x 2.69” (102.1 x 68.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.56 - 8.56” (217.5 - 217.5mm) | 7.28 - 7.28” (185 - 185mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.1” (28mm) | 2.28” (58mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Nano USM | HSM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 620° | 147° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | Y / Full 4.92' (1.5m) - ∞ 2.87' (0.875m) - 4.92' (1.5m) |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 27.56” (700mm) | 34.45” (875mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 26.65” (677mm) | 32.99” (838mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x | 0.20x |
| 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 ► | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 135mm = 15.1' | 135mm = 15.19' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 135mm = 4609mm | 135mm = 4629mm |
| Review | Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Lens | Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art Lens |
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