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 DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Z Mount
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR — 18–140mm f/3.5-6.3 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the nikon lineup.
$399
Launch priceReleased Jan 2023
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 8 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.8 vs f/6.3)
- BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has lower Weight (315 g vs 995 g)
- BNIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 89 cm)
- ANIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.8 vs f/3.5)
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
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NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
⌀65 × 94 mm
315 g (0.69 lb / 11.11 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 46mm longer and 24mm wider than NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 680 g heavier than NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR.
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
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena supports it
- ✓
Control ring
Only NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena supports it
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
Reasons to choose the NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
315 g vs 995 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 89 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR supports it
- ✓
Length
94 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
65 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
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 DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena and NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.