Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena 135mm
Nikon
57 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Professional
Macro
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena 135mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | ARNEO and Meso Amorphous Coatings | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 820 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena 135mm
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena 135mm0.027score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.162score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
