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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ vs Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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NikonNIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZNikonNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025September 2019
Optics
Lens typeZoomPrime
Focal length28–135 mm85 mm
Maximum aperturef/4f/1.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Optical construction18 elements in 13 groupsTwelve elements in eight groups
Special elementsThree ED elements, one aspherical ED element and four aspherical elementsTwo ED elements
CoatingsMeso Amorphous Coat and fluorine coating on the front elementNano Crystal Coat
Aperture detail–f/1.8–16
DiaphragmNine rounded bladesNine rounded blades
Angle of viewFX 75° to 18°10′; DX 53° to 12°FX 28°30′; DX 18°50′
Mount and compatibility
MountsNikon Z mountNikon Z mount
Image circleFull frameFull frame
Compatibility–Nikon Z mount; full-frame FX and DX cameras
Image circle detail–Physical 85 mm focal length; 127.5 mm full-frame-equivalent angle of view on DX, as Photography Blog notes
Focus and stabilisation
AutofocusYesYes
Minimum focus distance0.34 m0.8 m
Maximum magnification0.25×–
Optical stabilisationNo–
Autofocus detailStepping motor autofocus and internal focusingNikon Multi-Focus System with quiet focus motors
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 0.8 m from the focal plane; no mechanical end stops on the focus ring, as Photography Blog notes
Magnification detailMaximum reproduction ratio 0.25× at 55–135 mm–
Stabilisation detailNo optical VR, confirmed by Digital Camera World; camera stabilisation depends on the bodyNikon's launch announcement confirms compatibility with the in-body five-axis VR in the Z6 and Z7
Video featuresFocus-breathing suppression, linear manual-focus support and power zoom; Hi-Res Zoom synchronisation requires a supported camera and suitable firmwareReduced focus breathing and quiet autofocus; control ring can adjust aperture smoothly
Design
Dust and moisture resistantYesYes
Filter diameter95 mm67 mm
Maximum diameter105 mm75 mm
Length177.5 mm99 mm
Weight1,210 g470 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 ringA/M focus switch and programmable ring for manual focus, aperture or exposure compensation; no distance scale
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 window67 mm screw-in filters, 0.75 mm pitch. Photography Blog's 62 mm reference conflicts with Nikon's specification and is not used
Weather resistanceMaker dust and drip-resistant design; protection is not guaranteed in every conditionNikon states sealing of moving parts against dust and water droplets; this is not a waterproof claim
Dimensions detailApproximately 105 mm maximum diameter × 177.5 mm from the mount flangeApproximately 75 mm maximum diameter × 99 mm from the lens mount flange
Weight detailApproximately 1,210 g including tripod collar, used in the main specifications; approximately 1,120 g without itApproximately 470 g
Lens hood–HB-91 bayonet hood included
Tripod mountTripod collar with removable foot–
In the boxLC-95B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-116 hood and CL-C5 caseLC-67B front cap, LF-N1 rear cap, HB-91 hood and CL-C1 case
Release detailNikon USA specified April 2025 retail availability; the February announcement date is not used as the on-sale dateNikon USA's July 2019 announcement states September availability. Earliest exact global and first UK retail day are unconfirmed, so month precision is retained

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