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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025September 2024
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm50 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.4
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groups10 elements in seven groups; internal focusing
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsOne aspherical element
Aperture detail–f/1.4–16
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front element–
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–Native Nikon Z mount; FX/full-frame image circle, also usable on DX cameras
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.37 m
Maximum magnification0.25×0.17×
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Autofocus detailStepping motor autofocus and internal focusingMulti-focusing system; stepping motors; automatic or manual focusing
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 mmMinimum 0.37 m from focal plane; no separate AF/manual distance published
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mmMaximum 0.17×
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the bodyNo optical VR, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer; camera-body stabilisation depends on the body
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmwareSuppressed focus breathing, quiet focusing and clickless control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter95 mm62 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm74.5 mm
Length177.5 mm86.5 mm
Weight1,210 g420 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 ringSeparate manual focus and customisable control rings; no physical AF/manual switch or function buttons, as confirmed by Amateur Photographer
Zoom designInternal power zoom with eleven selectable speeds on compatible cameras; adjustable zoom-ring direction and rotation angle, with firmware and camera compatibility requirementsInternal focusing keeps lens length unchanged
Filter detail95 mm screw-in filter thread; HB-116 rectangular hood has a filter adjustment window62 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch
Weather resistanceMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every conditionDesigned for dust and moisture resistance; resistance is not guaranteed under every condition
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 74.5 mm maximum diameter × 86.5 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 420 g
Lens hood–HB-115 included
Tripod mountTripod collar with removable foot–
In the boxLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 caseLC-62B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap and HB-115 hood
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon USA states late September 2024 availability; earliest exact retail day and first UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. The co-marketed f/1.8 S is not treated as its predecessor

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