7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max § 03 Head to head
7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max vs Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena
7Artisans 135mm f/1.8 is 10 mm shorter.
The 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max is a 135mm f/1.8 prime, and the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena is a 135mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max 
Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena 01
Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max better than the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena?
- 10 mm shorter (130 mm vs 139.5 mm long)
- Focuses 14 cm closer (0.68 m vs 0.82 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- $1,808 cheaper ($689 list price vs $2,496.95 launch price)
- Newer design (2026 vs 2023)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena better than the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max | Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 1014 g (35.77 oz) | 995 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 130 x 91.2 mm | 139.5 x 98 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.68 m (26.77 inches) ◆ | 0.82 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | Yes | No |
| Aperture blades | 12 ◆ | 11 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 16 elements / 14 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, L-Mount | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Price | $689 list price ◆ | $2,496.95 launch price |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Nikon
- 130 × 91.2 mm
- 139.5 × 98 mm
The Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena is 9 mm longer and 19 g lighter than the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max.
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max or the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena?
- The Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena weighs 995 g, 19 g less than the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max (1014 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max or the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena?
- The 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max focuses down to 0.68 m, against 0.82 m for the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena.
- Do the 7Artisans AF 135 mm f/1.8 Max and the Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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