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

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023September 2019
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groupsTwelve elements in eight groups
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementTwo ED elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO CoatNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detailf/1.8–16f/1.8–16
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesNine 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 Photography Blog notes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.82 m0.8 m
Maximum magnification0.2×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsNikon Multi-Focus System with quiet focus motors
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeInternal focusing; minimum 0.8 m from the focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lens–
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsNikon's launch announcement confirms compatibility with the in-body five-axis VR in the Z6 and Z7
Video featuresQuiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensationReduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus; control ring can adjust aperture smoothly
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm75 mm
Length139.5 mm99 mm
Weight995 g470 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 notesA/M focus switch and programmable ring for manual focus, aperture or exposure compensation; no distance scale
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch. Photography Blog's 62 mm reference conflicts with Nikon's specification and is not used
Weather resistanceDust and drip resistant; Nikon qualifies that resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or conditionNikon states sealing of moving parts against dust and water droplets; this is not a waterproof claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 75 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 470 g
Lens hoodHB-108 includedHB-91 bayonet hood included
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-91 hood and CL-C1 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 July 2019 announcement states September availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision is retained

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