The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 139mm. The Canon 135mm f2.0L USM with a length of 112mm, is 27mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 135mm f2.0L USM weighs 750g, 32% (360g) lighter than the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro's weight of 1110g.
Filter Threads
The Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro and the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Canon TS-E 135mm F4L Macro has the fastest aperture of
F4, the Canon 135mm f2.0L USM's widest aperture value is
F2.0.