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 85mm f/1.2 S
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S — 85mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 5 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has higher Max magnification (0.2 × vs 0.11 ×)
- BNIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- BNIKKOR Z 85mm 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 Weight (995 g vs 1160 g)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Diameter (98 mm vs 102.5 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
⌀98 × 140 mm
995 g (2.19 lb / 35.10 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
⌀103 × 142 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 2mm shorter and 5mm narrower than NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 165 g lighter than NIKKOR Z 85mm 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 1 SR
- ✓
Weight
995 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.2 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better
- ✓
Diameter
98 mm vs 102.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
82 cm vs 85 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
139.5 mm vs 141.5 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
- ✓
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
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 85mm 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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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.