Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena vs Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena and Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR.

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Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Name Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20082
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Release Year 2023 2018
Release Date 2023-09-27 2018-06-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 3296 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto SuperzoomTelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Mount Nikon Z Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 82 cm 300 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,2 0,18
Aperture
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F1,8 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 19 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Four ED elements; one aspherical element and one SR lens element. Meso-amorphouse Coat, Arneo Coat 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings
Focal Length
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Focal Length 0 mm 500 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 98 mm 106 mm
Length 140 mm 237 mm
Weight 995 gr 1460 gr
Other
Nikon Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 82 mm 95 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-105B HB-84
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A