Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USMvsCanon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM
135mm / F1.8
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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight175g lighter, so easier to carry
When the RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 49cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM130.3mm long × 89.2mm diameter
- RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z199mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Canon RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM | Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 70mm | +65mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 200mm | −65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 70cm | 49cm | +0.21m |
| Max magnification | 0.26× | 0.30× | −0.04x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 935g | 1.11kg | −175g |
| Length | 130.3mm | 199mm | −68.7mm |
| Diameter | 89.2mm | 88.5mm | +0.7mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 82mm | — |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM relative to RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM
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RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Z
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