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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7

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NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNikonNIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023October 2025
Optics
Lens typePrimePrime
Focal length135 mm35 mm
Maximum aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Minimum aperturef/16f/16
Macro lens–Yes
Optical constructionSixteen elements in fourteen groupsEight elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsFour ED, one aspherical and one SR elementOne aspherical ED element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat–
Aperture detailf/1.8–16At infinity f/1.7–16; at 0.16 m focus distance f/3.2–22
DiaphragmEleven rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 18°10′; DX 12°DX 44°; Nikon Canada gives 52.5 mm equivalent angle of view in FX format
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameAPS-C
CompatibilityNikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX camerasNative Nikon Z mount; designed for DX/APS-C format
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 m0.16 m
Maximum magnification0.2×0.67×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailMulti-focusing system using stepping motorsStepping motor; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detailInternal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A modeMinimum 0.16 m measured from the focal plane; UK maker states 7.2 cm working distance from the front of the lens
Magnification detailMaximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lensActual maximum reproduction ratio 0.67×; Nikon describes this as life-size equivalent in 35 mm/FX format, rather than an actual 1× ratio
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirmsNo optical VR, as confirmed by both reviews; 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 and quiet focusing; silent control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter82 mm52 mm
Maximum diameter98 mm70 mm
Length139.5 mm72 mm
Weight995 g220 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 notesCustomisable control ring for focus, aperture, exposure compensation or ISO; no physical AF/manual switch, as noted by Amateur Photographer
Zoom design–Internal focusing keeps total length unchanged
Filter detail82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch52 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 drip resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flangeApproximately 70 mm maximum diameter × 72 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 995 gApproximately 220 g, lens only
Lens hoodHB-108 includedOptional HN-43, sold separately
In the boxLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 caseLC-52B front cap and LF-N1 rear cap
Release detailNikon Canada's September 2023 announcement states mid-October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed; month precision retainedNikon Canada states late October 2025 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained

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