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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023September 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length135 mm24–70 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Macro lens–No
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groups14 elements in 10 groups
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detailf/1.8–16–
DiaphragmEleven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°FX 84°–34°20′; DX 61°–22°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon Z mount, FX/full-frame image circle
Image circle detailPhysical 135 mm focal length; 202.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as Photography Blog notes–
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.82 m0.24 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.32×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsMulti-focusing system with Silky Swift Voice Coil Motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeMinimum focus from focal plane 0.24 m at 24/28 mm, 0.27 m at 35 mm, 0.30 m at 50 mm and 0.33 m at 70 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.21× at 24 mm or 0.32× at 70 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsNo in-lens VR according to Photography Blog; stabilisation depends on the attached camera body
Video featuresQuiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensationFocus-breathing suppression; internal zoom keeps the centre of gravity steady on gimbals
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm84 mm
Length139.5 mm142 mm
Weight995 g675 g
ControlsManual focus ring, separate programmable control ring, A/M switch and two programmable L-Fn buttons for landscape or portrait use; no OLED distance display, as Photography Blog notesClick on/off control ring, two assignable L-fn buttons and focus-limit switch that restricts minimum focus to 0.33 m throughout the zoom range
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains the lens length
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch–
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistant; Nikon qualifies that resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionDust- and drip-resistant construction; not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 84 mm maximum diameter by 142 mm from camera mount flange to lens end
Weight detailApproximately 995 gMaker approximately 675 g
Lens hoodHB-108 includedHB-117 with window for rotating filters
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-77B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-117 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2023 announcement states mid-October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed; month precision retainedAnnounced 22 August 2025; Nikon US specified mid-September availability. Main keeps the confirmed month without inventing a UK retail day

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