Here is a quick specifications comparison of the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens with the new Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB lens (order the new Viltrox 135 Z lens at Viltrox | Pergear | Amazon | B&H | Koch | Erhardt): Below is a detailed comparison of the technical specifications between the Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena and the Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z lenses for Nikon Z-mount, based on the latest available data as of March 19, 2025. Both are full-frame, fast-aperture telephoto prime lenses designed for portrait and low-light photography, tailored specifically for Nikon’s Z-mount system. General Specifications Specification Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z Focal Length 135mm 135mm Maximum Aperture f/1.8 f/1.8 Minimum Aperture f/16 f/16 Lens Mount Nikon Z Nikon Z Format Compatibility Full-Frame Full-Frame Angle of View 18° 10′ (Full-Frame) ~18° (estimated, typical for 135mm primes) Notes: Both lenses share identical focal lengths, aperture ranges, and mount compatibility, making them direct competitors for Nikon Z users. The Viltrox LAB Z is a Nikon Z-mount adaptation of the original Sony E-mount version, released today, March 19, 2025. Optical Design Specification Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z Lens Elements 16 elements in 14 groups 14 elements in 9 groups Special Elements 4 ED, 1 Aspherical, 1 SR 2 ED, 2 Super ED Coatings Meso Amorphous, ARNEO, Nano Crystal Multilayer Nano Coating Diaphragm Blades 11 (rounded) 11 (rounded) Nikon Plena: Features a...
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Published By: Nikonrumors - Wednesday, 19 March
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