NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z
Key differences
- —The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 270g lighter (995g vs 1265g).
- —At launch the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z cost $1,601 less ($899 vs $2,500).
- —For close-ups the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB 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
- 995g◆
- 1,265g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 98.0 × 139.5mm
- 93.0 × 147.6mm
- Volume
- 1052 cm³
- 1003 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.95 g/cm³
- 1.26 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀82mm
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.82m
- 0.72m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
- 0.25×◆
- Elements / groups
- 16 / 14
- 14 / 9
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- STM, multi-focusing
- HyperVCM
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- Yes · de-click
- Released
- 2023
- 2025
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,500
- $899◆
- Sharpness
- 9.6◆
- 9.3
- Bokeh Rendering
- 9.8◆
- 9.0
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.9◆
- 8.0
- Flare Resistance
- 8.8◆
- 8.2
- Build / Sealing
- 9.3◆
- 8.6
- Value / Size
- 8.3
- 9.3◆
Performance overlay
- NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
- AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Z
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.