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Canon EF 80–200mm f/2.8L vs Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM

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CanonEF 80–200mm f/2.8LCanonEF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS USM
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 1989March 2016
Optics
Lens typeZoomZoom
Focal length80–200 mm18–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8f/3.5–5.6
Minimum aperturef/32f/22–36
Optical construction16 elements in 13 groups16 elements in 12 groups
Special elements–One 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
DiaphragmEight bladesSeven blades with a circular aperture
Mount and compatibility
MountsCanon EFCanon EF-S
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityCanon EF mount 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
Teleconverter supportNot compatible with Canon EF extenders according to Bob Atkins–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance1.8 m0.39 m
Maximum magnification0.13×0.28×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailAutofocus without USM or full-time manual override according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies an Arc Form Drive motorNano 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 detailNon-rotating front during focusing according to Bob Atkins; internal focusing according to Ken RockwellElectronic 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 image stabilisation according to Ken RockwellFour-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 resistant–No
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter84 mm77.4 mm
Length185.7 mm96 mm
Weight–515 g
ControlsSeparate zoom and focus rings; focus limiter and manual focus switch according to Bob AtkinsFocus and zoom rings; AF/MF, stabiliser and zoom-lock switches (The Digital Picture)
Zoom designInternal zooming maintains physical length according to Ken RockwellExtends towards longer focal lengths; zoom lock retains the retracted position (The Digital Picture)
Weather resistance–No full weather sealing or mount gasket (The Digital Picture)
Dimensions detail84 mm maximum diameter × 185.7 mm length77.4 mm maximum diameter × 96 mm length according to Canon Camera Museum
Weight detailCanon Camera Museum specifies 1,330 g without identifying whether the collar is included. Ken Rockwell measures 1,276.4 g without the collar and 1,411.95 g with it; these are sample measurements, not the maker's lens-only figure.–
Tripod mountRemovable tripod collar according to Bob Atkins–
Lens hoodSupplied hood according to Bob Atkins; Ken Rockwell identifies ES-79Optional EW-73D; optional LP1116 pouch (The Digital Picture)
In the boxLens hood and hard case according to Bob AtkinsLens, E-67 II front cap, Lens Dust Cap E and user manual
Release detailMarketed in September 1989 according to Canon Camera Museum; Canon identifies the March 1995 EF 70–200mm f/2.8L USM as its successorMarketed in March 2016 according to Canon Camera Museum

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