Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM and Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM .

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Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 2022 1998
Release Date 2022-11-02
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 70 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 135 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 Ultra-low Dispersion No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length 135 mm 28-135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
107 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 78 mm
Length 130 mm 96 mm
Weight 935 gr 540 gr
Other
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 28-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-88B EW-78B II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A