Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM vs Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM and Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM .

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Release Year 2012 1996
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1089 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
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 39 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Focal Length 18-135 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 82 mm
Length 96 mm 112 mm
Weight 480 gr 750 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73B ET-78 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A