Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenavsNikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
135mm / F1.8
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NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
70-180mm / 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
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 suits you better
- Weight200g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 27cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-180mm in a single lens
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 70-180mm f/2.8151mm long × 83.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena | Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 135mm | 70mm | +65mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 180mm | −45mm |
| 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 | 27cm | +0.55m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.48× | −0.28x |
| Weight | 995g | 795g | +200g |
| Length | 139.5mm | 151mm | −11.5mm |
| Diameter | 98mm | 83.5mm | +14.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena relative to NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8.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 70-180mm f/2.8
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