Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM vs Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM and Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM.

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Product
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Name Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU 1276C002
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Release Year 1996 2016
Release Date 2016-02-18
MSRP 1089 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 599 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF-S
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS 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 90 cm 39 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,28
Aperture
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2 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 7
Optics
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  8 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information One UD and one aspherical elements
Focal Length
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
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
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 82 mm 77 mm
Length 112 mm 96 mm
Weight 750 gr 515 gr
Other
Canon EF 135mm F2 L USM
Canon EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-78 II EW-73D
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A