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Nikon NIKKOR JAA342DA 300mm

66.2 Portrait Score
300mmf/4Nikon FIS
Why we recommend this

Its Phase Fresnel element cuts weight to just 755g for a 300mm f/4, while Vibration Reduction delivers 4.5 stops of stabilization. Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings suppress flare and repel moisture, though the lens lacks full weather sealing. It best suits wildlife and sports shooters prioritizing handheld portability, with portrait photography scoring 59.1/100 as its strongest use case.

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Price CA$2,753
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Nikon NIKKOR JAA342DA 300mm lens

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena 135mm

58.1 Portrait Score
135mmf/16Nikon ZWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

Its 16-element optical design with ARNEO and Meso Amorphous coatings delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and perfectly circular bokeh across the entire frame, even at f/1.8. The multi-focus system provides fast, silent autofocus in a weather-sealed, 995g magnesium-alloy body that handles like a much lighter lens. This is the definitive tool for portrait and wedding photographers who demand flawless subject isolation and background rendering without compromise.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena 135mm lens
Price CA$2,985
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