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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 70–200mm f/2.8 VR S II
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023March 2026
Optics
Lens typePrimeZoom
Focal length135 mm70–200 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/22
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groups18 elements in 16 groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementOne ED, one Super ED, two aspherical, one aspherical ED, one fluorite and one SR element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO CoatMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat; front-element fluorine coating
Aperture detailf/1.8–16f/2.8–22 throughout zoom range
DiaphragmEleven rounded blades11 blades with rounded aperture
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°FX 34°20′–12°20′; DX 22°50′–8°
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Teleconverter support–Compatible with Z TELECONVERTER TC-1.4× and TC-2.0×
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 m0.38 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.3×
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsSilky Swift VCM multi-focusing drive
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeDistances from focal plane; 0.38 m at 70/85 mm, 0.5 m at 105 mm, 0.6 m at 135 mm and 0.8 m at 200 mm
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.3× at 70 mm or 0.25× at 200 mm; no separate AF/MF distinction published
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsMaker six-stop claim under CIPA2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with Z6III, Synchro VR enabled, at telephoto end in Normal mode; support depends on camera
Video featuresQuiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensation–
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm77 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm90 mm
Length139.5 mm208 mm
Weight995 g998 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 notesAF/manual switch, programmable function controls and focus limiter FULL (infinity–0.38 m) or LIMIT (infinity–5 m); control-ring clicking requires compatible camera/firmware
Zoom design–Internal zoom maintains barrel length and balance
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 resistance is not guaranteed in every situation
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 90 mm maximum diameter × 208 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 998 g without tripod collar ring or 1180 g with it
Tripod mount–Removable collar with Arca-Swiss screw-clamp foot; maker advises against lever clamps. Protective collar cover included.
Lens hoodHB-108 includedHB-119 with filter-adjustment window
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-119 hood and CL-C3 lens case; removable tripod collar and protective cover
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2023 announcement states mid-October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed; month precision retainedUS maker states late March 2026; exact earliest retail day or first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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