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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025December 2020
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.2
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsSeventeen elements in fifteen groups
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsTwo ED and three aspherical elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front elementNano Crystal Coat and ARNEO coat; Nikon USA also specifies Super Integrated Coating
Aperture detail–f/1.2 maximum; f/16 minimum; electromagnetic diaphragm
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°FX 47°; DX 31°30′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Compatibility–Nikon Z mount; FX and DX cameras; DX gives the angle of view of a 75 mm lens on full frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.45 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.15×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor autofocus and internal focusingMulti-focusing system with two stepping motors moving two smaller focusing groups, according to Nikon USA
Focus distance detailMinimum focal-plane distances of 0.34 m at 28, 35 and 50 mm; 0.39 m at 70 mm; 0.43 m at 85 mm; 0.49 m at 105 mm; 0.57 m at 135 mmInternal focusing; minimum 0.45 m measured from focal plane
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mmMaximum reproduction ratio 0.15×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical stabilisation, as Camera Labs confirms; compatible bodies can provide sensor-shift stabilisation
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmwareNikon describes quiet focusing, reduced focus breathing, stable exposure and smooth aperture adjustment through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter95 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm89.5 mm
Length177.5 mm150 mm
Weight1,210 g1,090 g
ControlsZoom rocker, electronically coupled zoom and focus rings, customisable control ring, two L-Fn buttons and A–M switch; no mechanically driven manual zoom ringFocus ring, separate programmable control ring, L-Fn button, A/M switch and DISP button; OLED shows aperture, focus distance and depth of field
Zoom designInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirements–
Filter detail95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window82 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every conditionSeals around moving barrel parts and rubber sealing around the metal mount, according to Nikon UK
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 89.5 × 150 mm, distance to end of lens measured from camera lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 1090 g
Lens hood–HB-94 included, reversible for transport
Tripod mountTripod collar with removable foot–
In the boxLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-94 hood and CL-C2 case
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon USA specifies December 2020 availability; month precision retained

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