Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S

The ultimate portrait lens with perfect bokeh

Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S
94/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 20
Durability 19
Price 16
Usability 20
Brand Nikon
Model 20115

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 14 groups including 4 ED, 1 aspherical, and 1 SR element
APERTURE 11-blade rounded diaphragm for perfectly circular bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Multi-focus system using dual stepping motors (STM) for silent, fast AF
COATING Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat for superior flare resistance
MIN FOCUS 0.82m (2.69ft) minimum focus distance
FILTER 82mm front filter thread
BUILD Professional-grade weather sealing and dust-resistant construction
CONTROLS Customizable L-Fn button and programmable control ring
DISPLAY Integrated OLED information panel for focus distance or aperture
WEIGHT 995g (2.2 lbs) balanced design
MOUNT Nikon Z-mount full-frame coverage
STABILIZATION Relies on camera IBIS; no internal optical stabilization
COMPATIBILITY Full compatibility with Z-series mirrorless cameras

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Programmable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Full dust and drip resistance

How-to Use Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Telephoto
Focal Length 135mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/16
Elements/Groups 16/14
Diaphragm Blades 11 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.82m
Max Magnification 0.2x
Filter Thread 82mm
Dimensions 98mm x 139.5mm
Weight 995g