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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM vs Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM

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CanonEF 135mm f/2L USMCanonEF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM
Overview
ReleasedApril 1996November 2017
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/2f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/32f/22
Optical constructionTen elements in eight groupsFourteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsTwo UD glass elements according to Canon Camera MuseumHigh-precision glass-moulded aspherical lens according to Canon
CoatingsSuper Spectra coating according to Canon UKAir Sphere Coating (ASC) according to Canon
DiaphragmEight bladesNine blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view15° horizontal, 10° vertical and 18° diagonal according to Canon UK28°30′ diagonal, 24° horizontal and 16° vertical
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF cameras with full-frame or APS-C sensors
Teleconverter supportCanon's manual confirms EF1.4X II gives 189 mm f/2.8 and EF2X II gives 270 mm f/4Not compatible with Canon extenders according to Canon UK's specification sheet
Adaptor supportCanon UK confirms EOS M use with the EF-EOS M Mount AdapterCanon UK confirms EOS M compatibility using the EF-EOS M Mount Adapter
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.9 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.19×0.12×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM; mechanical full-time manual focus after One Shot AF while holding the shutter halfway according to Canon's manualRing USM with full-time manual override according to Canon UK
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant length and a non-rotating filter thread according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineInternal focusing according to ePHOTOzine
Magnification detailEF12 II provides 0.09–0.29× and EF25 II 0.20–0.41× according to Canon UKCanon UK specifies 0.15–0.26× with EF12 II and 0.33–0.43× with EF25 II extension tubes
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specificationFour-stop optical stabilisation, tested at 85 mm with EOS-1D X Mark II to CIPA standards according to Canon
Design
Dust and moisture resistantNoYes
Filter diameter72 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter82.5 mm88.6 mm
Length112 mm105.4 mm
Weight750 g950 g
ControlsFocus ring, AF/MF switch, distance window and 0.9 m–infinity or 1.6 m–infinity limiter according to Canon's manualAF/MF and stabiliser on/off switches, manual focus ring, distance window and depth-of-field markings
Weather resistanceNo weather sealing according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model testDust and moisture resistance according to Canon UK
Dimensions detail82.5 mm diameter × 112 mm length, excluding caps according to Canon's manual88.6 mm maximum diameter × 105.4 mm length; approximately 950 g according to Canon
Weight detail750 g for the lens only according to Canon's manual–
Lens hoodSupplied reversible ET-78II hoodSupplied ET-83E hood according to Canon UK
In the boxLens, E-72U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 case, ET-78II hood and user manual according to Canon UK's box listLens, ET-83E hood, E-77II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, LP1219 pouch and user manual according to Canon UK
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records April 1996 marketingCanon Camera Museum records November 2017 marketing; a first-sale day is not given

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