Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenavsNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
135mm / F1.8
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
70-200mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 38cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena139.5mm long × 98mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II208mm long × 90mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 70mm | +65mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 200mm | −65mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F2.8 | 1.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 82cm | 38cm | +0.44m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.30× | −0.10x |
| Weight | 995g | 998g | −3g |
| Length | 139.5mm | 208mm | −68.5mm |
| Diameter | 98mm | 90mm | +8mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 77mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena relative to NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II
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