Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is lighter by 250g.
- Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM goes wider (100mm vs 135mm).
- Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM reaches further (135mm vs 100mm).
- Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is the newer design (2023 vs 2021).
| Spec | RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM | RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Type | Macro | Prime |
| Focal length | 100mm (wider) | 135mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Af motor | USM | USM |
| Elements | 17 | 17 |
| Weight g | 685.0 (lighter) | 935.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 82 |
| Length mm | 148.0 | 130.3 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 81.5 | 89.2 |
| Min focus m | 0.26 (closer focusing) | 0.7 |
| Max magnification | 1.4 | 0.26 |
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
A macro lens for Canon RF full-frame cameras reaching 1.4x magnification, with a spherical aberration control ring and hybrid stabilization.
Pros
- 1.4x magnification
- Image stabilization
- Weather-sealed L build
- SA control ring for blur rendering
Cons
- Heavy for a 100mm
- Specialist
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM
The RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is a telephoto prime for Canon RF full-frame cameras with image stabilization, suited to portrait and event work.
Pros
- f/1.8 aperture
- Image stabilization
- Sharp
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Heavy (935 g)
- Large for a prime
- Specialist length