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

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

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Product
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Name Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Release Year 2009 2022
Release Date 2022-11-02
MSRP 499 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF-S Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,26
Aperture
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture 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
F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 17 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 3 Ultra-low Dispersion
Focal Length
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Focal Length 18-135 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 117 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 89 mm
Length 101 mm 130 mm
Weight 455 gr 935 gr
Other
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73B ET-88B
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A