The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ is the longer of the two lenses at 178mm. The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF with a length of 96mm, is 82mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ also has a larger diameter of 105mm compared to the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF's 72mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF and the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF weighs 443g, which means it is 767g (63%) lighter than the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ which has a weight of 1210g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has a filter size of 62mm whereas the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 62mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Sony E and Nikon Z mounts.
Focal Range
7artisans 85mm f1.8 AF is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
127.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 28-135mm f4 PZ has a focal range of 28-135mm and 4.8X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 202.5mm .
