Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM

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Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

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Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM vs Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

When comparing Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM and Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM which weighs 270 g, compared to the loser Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM which weighs 935 g.

Winner: Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 14 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 70 cm for Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM.

Winner: Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM and Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM:

Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM
Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USMCanon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM

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BrandCanonCanon
Weight935 g270 g
MountCanon RFCanon RF
Focal Length135 mm24 mm
Largest Aperture1.81.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance70 cm14 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread8252
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)Missing74.4 mm
StabilizationYesYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeMissingCanon Image Stabilizer (IS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Canon RF 135mm F1.8L IS USM and Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM was last updated on August 14, 2025.