The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC and the Nikon 135mm f2D DC 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. Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is the longer of the two lenses at 122mm. The Nikon 135mm f2D DC with a length of 120mm, is 2mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Nikon 135mm f2D DC's 79mm 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 135mm f2D DC weighs 815g, 1% (15g) lighter than the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC's weight of 830g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 135mm f2D DC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC and the Nikon 135mm f2D DC has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Samyang 135mm F2.0 ED UMC is also available in the 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 and the fastest aperture of
F2.
