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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 price

Released Sep 2023

vs

Nikon

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Nikon Z Mount

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct — 58mm f/0.95 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.

$7,999

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 3.8 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

Portrait

Wins

5categories

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena wins 2 categories·NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct wins 3 categories
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 89 cm)
  • ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Length (140 mm vs 274 mm)
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)
  • BNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/0.95 vs f/1.8)
  • ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Weight (995 g vs 1600 g)

Key specs at a glance

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Focal Length135 mm58 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/0.95
MountNikon ZNikon Z
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight995 g1600 g
Min Focus89 cm38 cm
Filter Size82 mm77 mm

Size and weight, to scale

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

89 × 140 mm

995 g (2.19 lb / 35.10 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

81 × 274 mm

1600 g (3.53 lb / 56.44 oz)

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 134mm shorter and 8mm wider than NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct.

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 605 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct.

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

Use caseNIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaNIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Portrait
9.0Excellent
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
2.0Limited

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 274 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    995 g vs 1600 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Min focus distance

    38 cm vs 89 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/0.95 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/0.95 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.2 × — higher 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 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

Pros

  • Bright f/0.95 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Nikon Z mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena and NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct at major authorized retailers.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct

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Full specifications

= category winner

NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Focal length (Min)
135 mm
58 mm
Focal length (Max)
135 mm
58 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8
f/0.95+1.8 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8
f/0.95+1.8 stops wider
Elements
16
14
Groups
13
11
Special elements
3 ED, 1 Aspherical, 1 SR
Aspherical, ED
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Min focus distance
89 cm
38 cm−51 cm less
Max magnification
0.2 ×
0.25 ×+25%
Autofocus motor
Multi-Focus Stepping Motors
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Weight
995 g−605 g less
1600 g
Length
140 mm−134 mm less
274 mm
Diameter
89 mm
81 mm−8 mm less
Filter thread size
82 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
Lens mount
Nikon Z
Nikon Z
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.