Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM § 03 Head to head
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM vs Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine
Canon 135mm f/1.8 is 0.8 stops brighter maximum aperture. Meike 135mm f/2.4 has a physical aperture ring.
The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM is a 135mm f/1.8 prime, and the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine is a 135mm f/2.4 prime. On paper the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM 
Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine 01
Key differences
Why is the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM better than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine?
- 0.8 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.4)
- 267 g lighter (935 g vs 1202 g)
- 6 mm shorter (130.3 mm vs 135.9 mm long)
- Focuses 30 cm closer (0.7 m vs 1 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
Why is the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine better than the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM?
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- portrait For portrait photography, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
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Specification
| Specification | Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM | Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 ◆ | f/2.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Telephoto prime lens | Cine lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 935 g (2.06 lbs) ◆ | 1202 g |
| Dimensions | 89.2 mm (diameter) x 130.3 mm (length) | 135.9 x 89.6 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) ◆ | 1 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.26x | — |
| Image stabilization | Yes (up to 5.5 stops) ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 11 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 17 elements in 12 groups | 12 elements / 8 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon EF, Sony E, PL, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $998 list price |
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Size
- A · Canon
- B · Meike
- 130.3 × 89.2 mm
- 135.9 × 89.6 mm
The Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine is 6 mm longer and 267 g heavier than the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM.
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Sample frames
Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM or the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine?
- The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM opens to f/1.8, against f/2.4 on the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine, 0.8 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM or the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine?
- The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM weighs 935 g, 267 g less than the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine (1202 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM or the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine?
- The Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM focuses down to 0.7 m, against 1 m for the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine.
- Do the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM and the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine have image stabilization?
- Only the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM or the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine better for portrait photography?
- For portrait photography, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
- Is the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM or the Meike 135 mm T2.4 Cine better for low-light shooting?
- For low-light shooting, the Canon RF 135mm f/1.8L IS USM has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.4.
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