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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023March 2023
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groupsFifteen elements in ten groups
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementOne ED and two aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.8–16f/1.2–16
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesEleven rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNikon 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 notesPhysical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as both reviews note
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.82 m0.85 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.11×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two focusing groups in synchronisation
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeInternal focusing, minimum 0.85 m; manual override during autofocus. Linear manual focusing supported on selected cameras according to Nikon's announcement
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensMaximum 0.11×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms; compatible cameras can provide in-body stabilisation
Video featuresQuiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensationQuiet operation, stable aperture transitions and reduced focus breathing. Nikon cautions that breathing may still be noticeable depending on subject distance
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm102.5 mm
Length139.5 mm141.5 mm
Weight995 g1,160 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 notesFocus ring, independent programmable control ring, L-Fn button and A/M switch; no OLED information display, as both reviews note
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 conditionMagnesium-alloy body with seals around moving parts and the mount. Nikon says dust and drip resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 102.5 mm maximum diameter × 141.5 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 1160 g
Lens hoodHB-108 includedHB-106 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-106 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's February 2023 announcement states late March availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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