The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 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. Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 130mm. The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 with a length of 72mm, is 58mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM also has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7's 70mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 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 DX 35mm F1.7 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. Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 weighs 220g, which means it is 715g (76%) lighter than the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM which has a weight of 935g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 has a filter size of 52mm whereas the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 52mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z , Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Nikon Z DX 35mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 135mm F1.8 L IS USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 216mm .
