Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM and Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS .

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Product
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Name Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Release Year 2022 2009
Release Date 2022-11-02
MSRP N/A 499 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Mount Canon RF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Maximum Aperture F1,8 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
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-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length 135 mm 18-135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
117 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-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 89 mm 75 mm
Length 130 mm 101 mm
Weight 935 gr 455 gr
Other
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-88B EW-73B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A