Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena vs 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8

Both are Nikon Z mount primes for portrait and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · prices change — check the retailer

Which should you buy?

• the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is first-party (Nikon) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 is third-party — usually the value pick

Where to buy

Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaSee price on Amazon

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7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8See price on Amazon We could not find this one on Amazon US in Nikon Z — this button runs an Amazon search for it rather than opening a product page.

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena and the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is 135mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame; the 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 is 135mm f/1.8 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.

Do the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena and 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C).

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaAffiliate linkSee price on Amazon