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 Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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 Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC with a length of 122mm, is 18mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena also has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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 Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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. Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC weighs 830g, 16% (165g) lighter than the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena's weight of 995g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC 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.
Canon EF , Canon EF-M , Four Thirds , Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds , Pentax KAF , Samsung NX , Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm but while Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has the fastest aperture of
F1.8 , the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's widest aperture value is
F2 .
