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 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Nikon Z Mount
Built-in 1.4× teleconverter (560mm F4) super-telephoto with S-line optics and VR.
$13,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Weight (995 g vs 2950 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Min focus distance (89 cm vs 250 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Length (140 mm vs 276 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
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
for scale
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
⌀104 × 276 mm
2950 g (6.50 lb / 104.06 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 136mm shorter and 15mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 1955 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR 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
- ✓
Weight
995 g vs 2950 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
89 cm vs 250 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 276 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 104 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 ED, 1 Fluorite
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S supports it
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.2 ×
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 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.