Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena compared with NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

	NikonNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena	NikonNIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Overview
Released
Released	October 2023	June 2021
Optics
Lens type
Lens type	Prime	Prime
Focal length
Focal length	135 mm	105 mm
Maximum aperture
Maximum aperture	f/1.8	f/2.8
Minimum aperture
Minimum aperture	f/16	f/32
Macro lens
Macro lens	–	Yes
Optical construction
Optical construction	Sixteen elements in fourteen groups	16 elements in 11 groups; internal focusing
Special elements
Special elements	Four ED, one aspherical and one SR element	Three ED elements and one aspherical element
Coatings
Coatings	Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat	Nano Crystal and ARNEO coatings; fluorine-coated front element
Aperture detail
Aperture detail	f/1.8–16	f/2.8–32 at infinity; effective f/4.5–51 at the closest focus distance of 0.29 m. Main aperture figures refer to infinity
Diaphragm
Diaphragm	Eleven rounded blades	Nine rounded blades
Angle of view
Angle of view	FX 18°10′; DX 12°	FX 23°10′; DX 15°20′
Mount and compatibility
Mounts
Mounts	Nikon Z mount	Nikon Z mount
Image circle
Image circle	Full frame	Full frame
Compatibility
Compatibility	Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras	Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Image circle detail
Image circle detail	Physical 135 mm focal length; 202.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as Photography Blog notes	–
Focus and stabilisation
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Minimum focus distance
Minimum focus distance	0.82 m	0.29 m
Maximum magnification
Maximum magnification	0.2×	1×
Optical stabilisation
Optical stabilisation	No	Yes
Autofocus detail
Autofocus detail	Multi-focusing system using stepping motors	Multi-focus stepping-motor system; automatic or manual focusing
Focus distance detail
Focus distance detail	Internal focusing, minimum 0.82 m; manual override in M/A mode	Minimum 0.29 m from focal plane; limiter selects full range or 0.29–0.5 m. Manual focus throw is adjustable; focus direction reversal requires a compatible Nikon Z body released in October 2020 or later
Magnification detail
Magnification detail	Maximum 0.2×; not a life-size macro lens	Maximum 1×, reproducing subjects at life size
Stabilisation detail
Stabilisation detail	No optical VR, as Digital Camera World confirms	Lens-shift VR using voice-coil motors; 4.5-stop CIPA claim with an FX camera in Normal mode. Stabilisation becomes less effective at macro distances, as both reviews note; the USA release's generic footnote refers to maximum telephoto although this is a prime
Video features
Video features	Quiet operation and stable exposure according to Nikon; clickless control ring for aperture, ISO or exposure compensation	Quiet autofocus, smooth aperture control and reduced focus breathing
Design
Dust and moisture resistant
Dust and moisture resistant	Yes	Yes
Filter diameter
Filter diameter	82 mm	62 mm
Maximum diameter
Maximum diameter	98 mm	85 mm
Length
Length	139.5 mm	140 mm
Weight
Weight	995 g	630 g (better)
Controls
Controls	Manual 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 notes	Separate manual focus and customisable control rings, L-Fn button, information panel with DISP button, AF/manual switch and focus limiter; Digital Camera World confirms distance, depth-of-field and aperture display
Zoom design
Zoom design	–	Internal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail
Filter detail	82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch	62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistance
Weather resistance	Dust and drip resistant; Nikon qualifies that resistance is not guaranteed in every situation or condition	Sealing around mount and moving parts for dust and drip resistance, not guaranteed in all conditions; fluorine front coating repels water, dirt and dust
Dimensions detail
Dimensions detail	Approximately 98 mm maximum diameter × 139.5 mm from the lens mount flange	Approximately 85 mm maximum diameter × 140 mm from mount flange
Weight detail
Weight detail	Approximately 995 g	Approximately 630 g
Lens hood
Lens hood	HB-108 included	HB-99 included
In the box
In the box	LC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-108 hood and CL-C2 case	LC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-99 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detail
Release detail	Nikon Canada's September 2023 announcement states mid-October availability. Exact earliest global and first UK retail day unconfirmed; month precision retained	Nikon USA states late-June 2021 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained