Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II § 03 Head to head
Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II vs Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8
Mitakon 135mm f/2.8 has a more aperture blades. Nikon 135mm f/2.8 focuses 20 cm closer.
The Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II is a 135mm f/2.8 prime, and the Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 is a 135mm f/2.8 prime. On paper the Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II 
Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II better than the Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8?
- More aperture blades (9 vs 7)
Why is the Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 better than the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II?
- Focuses 20 cm closer (1.3 m vs 1.5 m)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 58 mm)
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II | Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 135mm | 135mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 575 g (20.28 oz) | — |
| Dimensions | 106 x 66 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 1.50 m (59.06 inches) | 1.30 m (51.18 inches) ◆ |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | — | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 ◆ | 7 |
| Optical construction | 6 elements / 6 groups | 5 elements / 4 groups |
| Filter size | 58 mm | 52 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Canon EF, Nikon F, Pentax K, Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
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Sample frames
Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II or the Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8?
- The Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 focuses down to 1.3 m, against 1.5 m for the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II.
- Do the Mitakon Creator 135 mm f/2.8 II and the Nikon Nikkor MF 135 mm f/2.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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