Canon
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
 vs
Canon
EF 135mm f/2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Image stabilization Canon IS vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 50% better wide angle
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 200 mm vs 135 mm
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 Around 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Shorter 112 mm vs 196 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the EF 135mm f/2L USM captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 Around 50% lighter
Cheaper $989.00 vs $1,899.00
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 The best price we've seen is $910 cheaper (around 50% less)
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1.5 kg
EF 135mm f/2L USM:0.7 kg
Magnification Poor magnification Help
EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM:1:5.8 (0.2x)
EF 135mm f/2L USM:1:5.3 (0.2x)

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$549
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 85mm f/1.8 USM

Low light lens

$370
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the 85mm f/1.8 USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Sports lens

$769
Magnification More magnification
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Min focal length Better wide angle
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

Low light lens

$1,329
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

Sports lens

$894
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Better wide angle
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM

Sports lens

$769
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

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