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 85mm F1.2 S 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 85mm F1.2 S with a length of 142mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S has a larger diameter of 103mm 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 85mm F1.2 S 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 85mm F1.2 S 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 85mm F1.2 S weighs 1160g, 6% (75g) 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 85mm F1.2 S 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 85mm F1.2 S 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
Viltrox 135mm f1.8 FE 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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 85mm F1.2 S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 127.5mm .
