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
Sony
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Sony E Mount
FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 7 months newer.
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Wins
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Wins
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Min focus distance (41 cm vs 82 cm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Weight (516 g vs 995 g)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Length (96 mm vs 139.5 mm)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
- BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/1.8)
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
for scale
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
⌀81 × 96 mm
516 g (1.14 lb / 18.20 oz)
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 44mm longer and 17mm wider than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 479 g heavier than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.
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 magnification
0.2 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
41 cm vs 82 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
516 g vs 995 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
96 mm vs 139.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/1.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
80.6 mm vs 98 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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
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 FE 50mm F1.4 GM at major authorized retailers.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
Sony FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.