Nikon Nikkor
DC 135mm f/2D
 vs
Canon
EF 135mm f/2L USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D vs the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM.
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Learn more about
the Nikon DC 135mm f/2D

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
Much narrower aperture f/32 vs f/16
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF 135mm f/2L USM goes 2 f-stops narrower
Has a silent focus motor Canon USM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 112 mm vs 127 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
135 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
DC 135mm f/2D:0.8 kg
EF 135mm f/2L USM:0.7 kg
Length Short Help
DC 135mm f/2D:127 mm
EF 135mm f/2L USM:112 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
DC 135mm f/2D:$1,149.00
EF 135mm f/2L USM:$989.00
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Magnification Poor magnification Help
DC 135mm f/2D:1:7.1 (0.1x)
EF 135mm f/2L USM:1:5.3 (0.2x)
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
135 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sony Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 *

Sports lens

$1,798
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 135mm f/1.8 * 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
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the EF 200mm f/2.8L II 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 Has a wider aperture
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro

Macro lens

$1,099
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the 150mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef

Macro lens

$1,843
Magnification Has better macro
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the Makro-Planar T* 100mm f/2 ZE Canon-ef vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$786
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX MACRO DG OS HSM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D

Low light lens

$899
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Length Slightly shorter
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor DC 105mm f/2D vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM 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 Much more magnification
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM
Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

Macro lens

$519
Magnification Much more magnification
Min focal length Better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro 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
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 135mm f/2L USM

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