The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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. Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE is the longer of the two lenses at 146mm. The Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena with a length of 140mm, is 6mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has a larger diameter of 98mm compared to the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE's 93mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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 Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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, 19% (240g) lighter than the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE's weight of 1235g.
Filter Threads
Both the Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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
The Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
135mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.8 .
