Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM vs Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus

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Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Name Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Release Year 1995 1987
Release Date
MSRP 1449 USD 549 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
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 150 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Focal Length 70-200 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 130 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
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 84 mm 69 mm
Length 193 mm 98 mm
Weight 1310 gr 390 gr
Other
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L USM
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-83II ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A