
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
- Focal length
- 135 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 995 g
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 82 cm
- Length
- 139.5 mm
At a Glance
This 135 mm telephoto prime for Nikon Z full frame has a very wide f/1.8 aperture. That allows shorter shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field. It focuses down to 82 cm at a magnification of 1:5 and uses a rounded diaphragm. It suits portraits, sports and events.
Good for
- Portraits
- Sports
- Events
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. focal length
- 135 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 16
- Groups
- 14
- Weight
- 995 g (2.19 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 82 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 82 cm (32.28 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 139.5 mm (5.49 in)
- Diameter
- 98 mm (3.86 in)
- Released
- October 2023
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena fit?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena | Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab | 7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8 | Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 135mm f/2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm | 135 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.5 |
| Weight | 995 g | 1,265 g | – | 845 g |
| Filter diameter | 82 mm | 82 mm | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 82 cm | 72 cm | 68 cm | 100 cm |
| Length | 139.5 mm | 147.6 mm | 130 mm | 137 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Comparisons with this lens
Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena: FAQ
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has autofocus.
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena weigh?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena weighs 995 g. It is 139.5 mm long with a diameter of 98 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena use?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena takes 82 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena is 82 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 203 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 Lab
135mm · f/1.8
7Artisans AF 135mm F1.8
135mm · f/1.8
Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 135mm f/2.5
135mm · f/2.5
Lomography Joseph Petzval 135mm F2.5 Bokeh Control Art Lens
135mm · f/2.5
AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 2X Macro
120mm · f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
105mm · f/2.8
Kase AF 150mm F5.6 Reflex
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Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II
100mm · f/2.8
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