Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 Z 135mm
The fast f/1.8 aperture and 14-element optical design deliver sharp subject isolation with smooth bokeh from its 11-blade diaphragm, aided by a quick, quiet VCM autofocus motor. Its dust- and splash-resistant multilayer nanocoating and dual customizable Fn buttons add practical durability and control not always found at this price point. This lens is best for portrait photographers using Nikon Z cameras who need reliable autofocus and strong compression in a full-frame telephoto prime.
Focal length 135mm
Aperture f/1.8
Mount Nikon Z
Weight 1270 g
af type Autofocus
46 Overall Score
Price £0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 135 |
| Focal Length Max | 135 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 9 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 1.3 kg / 2.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 720 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 Z 135mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 135mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 12-60mm | 17-40mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1270 | 544 | 450 | 326 | 320 | 535 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | linear motor | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Lens Type | - | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viltrox LAB AF 135mm f/1.8 Z 135mm | 53.5 | 95.8 | 14 | 50.7 | 59.3 | 92 | 16.3 | 33.7 | 61.8 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.5 | 85.6 | 69.4 | 85 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 64 | 89.6 | 86.7 | 82.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.1 | 85.6 | 75.9 | 85 | 88.4 | 82.4 | 91.1 | 68.2 | 72.1 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98.1 | 73.7 | 73.1 | 40.2 | 78.9 | 75.7 | 44.7 | 95.9 | 90.6 | 82.5 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 85.6 | 84.8 | 52.1 | 91.3 | 82.4 | 44.7 | 93.3 | 71.2 | 82.5 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 53.5 | 95.8 | 70.1 | 74.3 | 97.1 | 92 | 0 | 76.3 | 90.6 | 36.8 |
