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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023April 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length135 mm28–135 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/4
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groups18 elements in 13 groups
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element
Aperture detailf/1.8–16–
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°FX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras–
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 m0.34 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.25×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsStepping motor autofocus and internal focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresQuiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensationFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmware
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm95 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm105 mm
Length139.5 mm177.5 mm
Weight995 g1,210 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 notesZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ring
Zoom design–Internal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistant; Nikon qualifies that resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without it
Tripod mount–Tripod collar with removable foot
Lens hoodHB-108 included–
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 case
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2023 announcement states mid-October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed; month precision retainedNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale date

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