Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 LAB
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.72 m on the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB, against 0.82 m on the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena.
- Max magnification: 0.25× on the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB, against 0.20× on the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena.
- Weight: 995 g on the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, against 1,235 g on the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena or AF 135mm F1.8 LAB: which should you buy?
Choose the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena for its weight.
Choose the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB for its closest focus and max magnification.
On paper the AF 135mm F1.8 LAB wins more rows (2 to 1); if the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $2,196.95 new $1,895 used | $899 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 135mm (full frame) | 135mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 16 / 14 | 14 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 11 |
| Closest focus | 0.82 m | 0.72 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.25× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (STM) | Yes (HyperVCM) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 995 g (best) | 1,235 g |
| Diameter × length | 98 × 139.5 mm | 93 × 145.7 mm |
| Filter thread | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.