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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025October 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm58 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/0.95
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsSeventeen elements in ten groups
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsFour ED and three aspherical elements, including a large-diameter ground aspherical element
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front elementNano Crystal Coat, ARNEO Coat and fluorine-coated front element
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesEleven rounded blades; electromagnetic aperture mechanism
Angle of viewFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°FX 40°50′; DX 27°20′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesNo
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.5 m
Maximum magnification0.25×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailStepping motor autofocus and internal 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 mmManual front focusing; minimum distance 0.5 m. Digital Camera World describes nearly a full turn of the focus ring between minimum distance and infinity
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera 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 firmwareNikon describes reduced focus breathing and silent aperture control through the control ring
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYes–
Filter diameter95 mm82 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm102 mm
Length177.5 mm153 mm
Weight1,210 g2,000 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 ringCustomisable L-Fn button and control ring for aperture or exposure compensation; OLED panel displays 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-on filter, 0.75 mm thread pitch
Weather resistanceMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every condition–
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 102 mm maximum diameter × 153 mm from mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 2000 g
Tripod mountTripod collar with removable footRotating tripod collar, as Digital Camera World describes
Lens hood–HN-38 screw-on hood with felt-lined interior
In the boxLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 caseLC-82B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HN-38 hood and CT-101 heavy-duty trunk case
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon USA gives 31 October 2019 availability; announced 10 October after the earlier development announcement

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