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 50mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S — 50mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,099
Launch priceReleased Dec 2020
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 89 cm)
- BNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- BNIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Length (140 mm vs 203 mm)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has higher Max magnification (0.2 × vs 0.15 ×)
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 50mm f/1.2 S
⌀81 × 203 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 63mm shorter and 8mm wider than NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 95 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 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
- ✓
Length
140 mm vs 203 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
995 g vs 1090 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 89 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 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 50mm f/1.2 S
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓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 50mm f/1.2 S
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.