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Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

Nikon's flagship portrait and short-telephoto prime, positioned as a halo 'Plena' lens — near-universal acclaim for its bokeh rendering and sharpness. The lack of teleconverter support (the rear element sits too close to the mount) is the one recurring criticism for wildlife or sports crossover use.

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£2499 new
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Value & Depreciation
£2699
Launch price
→
£2499
Today
=
7%
Value drop
Over ~3 years, this camera has cost roughly £67/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2023
Lens Type
Prime
Focal Length
135mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon Z-mount
Filter Size
82mm
Dimensions
98mm x 139.5mm
Weight
995g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Dual synchronised stepping motors (STM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
11
Magnification
0.2x
Min. Focus Distance
0.82m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.3
Street
4.5
Travel
4.7
Wedding & Events
6.8
Filmmaking
5.9
Documentary
6.2
Sports & Action
6.7
Landscape
5.9
Casual
4.5
Food
5.5
Architecture
5.8
Underwater
5.7
✅ Great For
🧑
Portrait 8.3 Strong on focal length, maximum aperture and optical quality. Nikon's flagship portrait prime — exceptional bokeh and sharpness at f/1.8.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 4.5 Held back by focal length and value for money.
🌆
Street 4.5 Held back by focal length and portability.
✈️
Travel 4.7 Held back by focal length and portability.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena