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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023February 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groups17 elements in 15 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementThree ED, one aspherical ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO CoatMeso Amorphous, Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings
Aperture detailf/1.8–16f/1.2–16
DiaphragmEleven rounded blades11 rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°FX 63°; DX 44°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on 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 m0.3 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.2×
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsMulti-focusing system with dual stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeMinimum 0.3 m from focal plane; no separate AF/MF distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.2×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms–
Video featuresQuiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensationSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring; linear manual focusing can be enabled through compatible camera settings
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm90 mm
Length139.5 mm150 mm
Weight995 g1,060 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 notesTwo customisable L-Fn buttons for horizontal or vertical shooting, customisable control ring and manual focus ring; AF/manual switch, as confirmed by both reviews
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistant; Nikon qualifies that resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionSealed body, mount and movable barrel parts for dust and drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 150 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 1060 g
Lens hoodHB-108 includedHB-110 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-110 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 retainedNikon USA states late February 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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