Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM vs Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM and Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus.

Compare Specifications

Product
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Name Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Release Year 2003 1987
Release Date
MSRP 839 USD 549 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 28 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Construction 12 elements  /  9 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Focal Length 17-40 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 23 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 83 mm 69 mm
Length 96 mm 98 mm
Weight 500 gr 390 gr
Other
Canon EF 17-40mm F4 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-83E ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A