Canon
Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM
A strong camera lense for photographers and content creators, leading with f/1.8.
81/100
f/1.8Canon RFFull-frameTelephoto0.26xNano USM
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Why we rate it
- Constant aperture (zoom)
- Rounded aperture
- In-lens stabilisation
- Above-average is stops
- No weather sealed
Score profile
Scored against the camera lenses classWhere the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Mount and format
MountCanon RF
FormatFull-frame
Manufacturer lineL-series
Optics
Focal length min135 mm
Focal length max135 mm
Lens typeTelephoto
Max aperturef/1.8
Max aperture (f-number)1.8
Constant aperture (zoom)Yes
Rounded apertureYes
Focusing
Min focus distance0.7
Max magnification0.26
Autofocus motorNano USM
Stabilisation
In-lens stabilisationYes
IS stops5.5
Design and build
Fluorine coatingYes
Controls
Aperture ringYes
Customisable control ringYes
Focus hold buttonYes
More specs
Aperture min1.8
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM vs Sony Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master OSS
Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USMSony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master OSS
| CanonCanon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USMThis page | SonySony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E-Mount |
| Format | Full-frame | Full-Frame |
Who it's for
Is the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM right for you?
Buy it if
Made for creators
Photographers and content creators who want a camera lense that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need weather sealed, in which case a higher-tier camera lense is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
excellent
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 81/100 against other camera lenses, a strong result where the class average is around 60.
What stands out on the Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM?
Its constant aperture (zoom) stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount?
The Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master E-Mount scores 84/100 versus this one at 81/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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