The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM 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 135mm F1.8 S Plena is the longer of the two lenses at 140mm. The Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM with a length of 130mm, is 10mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM 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. Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM weighs 935g, 6% (60g) lighter than the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena's weight of 995g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 82mm .
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
