Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED vs Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED and Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus.

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Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Name Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Release Year 2003 1987
Release Date
MSRP 669 USD 549 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
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 50 cm 130 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 24 mm
F5,6 at 120 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Focal Length 24-120 mm 135 mm
Zoom Range 96 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 77 mm 69 mm
Length 94 mm 98 mm
Weight 575 gr 390 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F3.5-5.6 G VR IF-ED
Canon EF 135mm F2.8 Soft Focus
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-25 ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A