Viltrox’s LAB 135mm f/1.8 Now Available for Nikon Z

Credits: Vitrox

Viltrox just dropped its LAB 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z mount, giving Nikon shooters a killer alternative to pricey first-party glass. Like the Sony version, this lens is big and built for top-tier optical quality. It’s a bit heavier than Nikon’s 135mm f/1.8 Plena (1,235g vs. 995g), but here’s the real kicker: price. While Nikon’s Plena costs $2,500 and Sony’s G Master is $2,100, the Viltrox comes in at $900.

It’s not just relatively cheap—it’s packed with features. You get fast, quiet autofocus, buttery smooth bokeh from an 11-blade aperture, and great image quality with minimal distortion. It also focuses super close (0.72m/2.4ft), matching Sony’s version and even beating Nikon’s Plena.

The build is solid too—weather-sealed magnesium alloy, a customizable function ring, and an AF/MF switch. On Nikon Z cameras, you can set the ring to control aperture, exposure, or ISO.

You can see full details on Viltrox’s Website here