7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z) vs NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 39g lighter (995g vs 1034g).
- —At launch the AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z) cost $1,811 less ($689 vs $2,500).
- —For close-ups the AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z) reaches 0.25× vs 0.20×.
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 135mm
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,034g
- 995g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 91.2 × 130.0mm
- 98.0 × 139.5mm
- Volume
- 849 cm³◆
- 1052 cm³
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³
- 0.95 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.68m◆
- 0.82m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×◆
- 0.20×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 16 / 14
- Aperture blades
- 12◆
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- STM, multi-focusing
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2026
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $689◆
- $2,500
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.6◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6
- 9.8◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- 8.9◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.6
- 8.8◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 9.3◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8◆
- 8.3
Performance overlay
- AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z)
- NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.