Nikon
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena — 135mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Nikon
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S — 16–35mm f/4 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 89 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/4)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/4)
- BNIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has lower Weight (500 g vs 995 g)
- BNIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.2 ×)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
⌀89 × 140 mm
995 g (2.19 lb / 35.10 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
⌀86 × 120 mm
500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 20mm longer and 3mm wider than NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 495 g heavier than NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 ED, 1 Aspherical, 1 SR
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 89 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
500 g vs 995 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
120 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.2 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
86 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
NIKKOR Z 16-35mm f/4 S
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Nikon Z mount compatibility
Cons
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.