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/4.5 VR S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S — 400mm f/4.5 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$12,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S is 1 year newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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 Weight (995 g vs 2770 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/4.5)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/4.5)
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/4.5 VR S
⌀104 × 276 mm
2770 g (6.11 lb / 97.71 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 136mm shorter and 15mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 1775 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 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
- ✓
Min focus distance
89 cm vs 250 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
995 g vs 2770 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 276 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Diameter
89 mm vs 104 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.18 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S supports it
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Fluorite
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 400mm f/4.5 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
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
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/4.5 VR S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.