The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena 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. Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 158mm. The Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena with a length of 140mm, is 18mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8's 89mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena 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 135mm F1.8 S Plena weighs 995g, 14% (170g) lighter than the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8's weight of 1165g.
Filter Threads
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena 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
Both the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 and the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has the same Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z .
Focal Range
Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 has a focal range of 35-150mm and
4.3X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5 - 225mm .
On the other hand, the 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 .
