Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZvsNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
28-135mm / F4
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NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
50mm / F1.2
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Which to choose
When the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 34cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-135mm in a single lens
When the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S suits you better
- Brightness3.5 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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 28-135mm f/4 PZ177.5mm long × 105mm diameter
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S150mm long × 89.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 135mm | 50mm | +85mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F1.2 | 3.5 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.2 | 3.5 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F16 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 34cm | 45cm | −0.11m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.15× | +0.10x |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 1.12kg | 1.09kg | +30g |
| Length | 177.5mm | 150mm | +27.5mm |
| Diameter | 105mm | 89.5mm | +15.5mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 82mm | +13mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ relative to NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
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NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
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