Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus and Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS .
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Product |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Name | Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus | Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Release Year | 1987 | 2009 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 549 USD | 499 USD |
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Lens Type |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
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 EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-S |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
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 | 130 cm | 45 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
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 EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Construction | 7 elements / 6 groups | 16 elements / 12 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
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 | No |
Yes
IS |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Length | 98 mm | 101 mm |
Weight | 390 gr | 455 gr |
Other |
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 52 mm | 67 mm |
Lens Hood | Not Included | Not Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ET-65 III | EW-73B |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |