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Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena vs Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB

Both are Nikon Z lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 270 g lighter (995 g vs 1265 g)

Pick the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB if

  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.72 m vs 0.82 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB
Brand
Nikon
Viltrox
Type
Telephoto
Prime
Weight
995 g lighter
1265 g
Length
139.5 mm shorter
147.6 mm
Diameter
98 mm
93 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.82 m
0.72 m closer
Max magnification
0.2×
0.25× larger
Aperture blades
not listed
11
Optical design
16 elements / 14 groups
14 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
VCM
Released
2023
not listed
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, focal length, max aperture, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Nikon Z both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
135mm both
Max aperture
f/1.8 both
Filter thread
82 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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