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 Nikon 105mm F1.4 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 Nikon 105mm F1.4 with a length of 106mm, is 34mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Nikon 105mm F1.4's 95mm diameter.
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. Nikon 105mm F1.4 weighs 985g, 1% (10g) 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 Nikon 105mm F1.4 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 Nikon 105mm F1.4 has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
202.5mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 105mm F1.4 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 105mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 157.5mm.
