7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z) vs Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z
Key differences
- —The AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z) is 231g lighter (1034g vs 1265g).
- —At launch the AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z) cost $210 less ($689 vs $899).
- Mount
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Nikon Z (FX)
- Focal length
- 135mm
- 135mm
- Max aperture
- F1.8
- F1.8
- Weight
- 1,034g◆
- 1,265g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 91.2 × 130.0mm
- 93.0 × 147.6mm
- Volume
- 849 cm³◆
- 1003 cm³
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³
- 1.26 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.68m◆
- 0.72m
- Max magnification
- 0.25×
- 0.25×
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 13
- 14 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 12◆
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM
- HyperVCM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $689◆
- $899
- Sharpness
- 9.0
- 9.3◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6
- 9.0◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.2
- 8.0◆
- Flare Resistance
- 6.6
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.2
- 8.6◆
- Value / Size
- 8.8
- 9.3◆
Performance overlay
- AF 135mm F1.8 MAX (Nikon Z)
- AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.