Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED vs Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED and Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Release Year 2004 1996
Release Date
MSRP 459 USD 1089 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
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 38 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-4,5
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F4,5 at 70 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 10 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Focal Length 18-70 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 52 mm 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-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 82 mm
Length 75 mm 112 mm
Weight 420 gr 750 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm F3.5-4.5 G IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-32 ET-78 II
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A