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

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CanonEF 24mm f/1.4L USMCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedDecember 1997March 2016
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length24 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.4f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/22f/22–36
Optical constructionEleven elements in nine groups; floating optical system16 elements in 12 groups
Special elementsGround and polished aspherical glass element and UD element according to Canon Camera MuseumOne UD and one aspherical element
Coatings–Super Spectra coatings
Aperture detail–Minimum f/22–36 with one-third-stop increments; f/22–38 with half-stop increments
DiaphragmSeven-blade circular aperture according to Canon Camera MuseumSeven 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
CompatibilityCanon EF full-frame and APS-C camerasCanon EF-S mount APS-C cameras
Adaptor support–Canon UK supports EOS M cameras with an EF-EOS M mount adaptor
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.25 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.16×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailRing USM with full-time manual focus; Canon's manual specifies One-Shot AF with the shutter button held halfway for manual adjustment after autofocusNano 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 detailRear focusing system with non-rotating filter frame according to Canon Camera MuseumElectronic 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 detail–Maximum 0.28× at 135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical stabilisation according to The Digital Picture'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 resistantNoNo
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter83.5 mm77.4 mm
Length77.4 mm96 mm
Weight550 g515 g
ControlsAF/MF switch, focus ring, distance window 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 resistanceNo weather sealing according to The Digital Picture's exact-model specification tableNo full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail83.5 mm maximum diameter × 77.4 mm length; dimensions and 550 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-83D II petal hood; LP1214 case according to Canon's manual and The Digital PictureOptional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the box–Lens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records December 1997 marketing; no first-sale day is givenMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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