Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED vs Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED and Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus.

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Product
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Name Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Release Year 1994 1987
Release Date
MSRP N/A 549 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Focal Length 180 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 69 mm
Length 144 mm 98 mm
Weight 760 gr 390 gr
Other
Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A