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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023September 2024
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementOne aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.8–16f/1.4–16
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
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 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
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
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm74.5 mm
Length139.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight995 g420 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 notesSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistant; Nikon qualifies that resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 420 g
Lens hoodHB-108 includedHB-115 included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
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 September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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