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Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L II USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2008March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionThirteen elements in ten groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsTwo glass-moulded aspherical elements and two UD elements according to Canon Camera MuseumOne UD and one aspherical element
CoatingsSubwavelength Structure Coating to reduce ghosting and flare from light entering at acute anglesSuper Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmEight-blade circular apertureSeven blades with a circular aperture
Angle of view84° diagonal, 74° horizontal and 53° vertical according to Canon's manual–
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityFull-frame and APS-C Canon EF DSLR cameras according to Canon UKCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Teleconverter supportCanon EF1.4X II and EF2X II cannot be used according to Canon's manual–
Adaptor supportEOS M compatibility with the EF-EOS M mount adaptor according to Canon UKCanon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.17×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM; manual adjustment after One-Shot AF with the shutter held halfway according to Canon's manualNano USM; Canon claims up to 4.3× the STM predecessor's focus-lens driving speed when focusing from minimum distance to infinity at 135 mm through the viewfinder
Focus distance detailInternal focusing with constant physical length and non-rotating filter according to Photozone and ePHOTOzineElectronic manual focusing requires an awake camera; manual override in One-Shot AF requires a half-pressed shutter and enabled electronic manual focusing (The Digital Picture)
Magnification detail0.17× native; 0.67–0.50× with Extension Tube EF12 II. EF25 II cannot be used; manual focus recommended with the tube according to Canon's manualMaximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to ePHOTOzine's exact-model specification tableFour-stop optical Image Stabilizer with automatic panning detection
Video features–Optional PZ-E1 power zoom adaptor attaches beneath the lens (The Digital Picture)
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesNo
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm77.4 mm
Length86.9 mm96 mm
Weight650 g515 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window, depth-of-field scale and infrared focus indexFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom design–Extends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistanceDust- and drip-resistant seal structure and rubber lens-mount ring according to Canon's manualNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.9 mm length; dimensions and 650 g weight are lens-only. Front and rear caps add 21.5 mm according to Canon's manual77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Lens hoodSupplied reversible EW-83K petal hoodOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxLens, E-77II/E-77U front cap, Lens Dust Cap E, EW-83K hood, LP1319 case and user manual according to Canon UK's box listLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 2008 marketing and explicitly identifies the December 1997 EF 24mm f/1.4L USM as its predecessorMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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