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Nikon Introduces Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ
13 February 2025
Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount, featuring a versatile focal range, customizable power zoom function, precise manual controls and agile handling.
"There is a long history of professional cinematographers in Hollywood and beyond using Nikkor lenses to bring their vision to life and the new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ builds upon this legacy, going a step further to provide exceptional versatility meeting the needs for today's solo filmmakers," said Fumiko Kawabata, Nikon senior vice president.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new power zoom include:
- Full-frame coverage
- Maximum Aperture: f4
- Wide-angle to telephoto focal range
- Stepping motor AF system
- Power zoom
- Programmable control ring, L-Fn buttons
- Meso amorphous coating
- Internal zoom mechanism
- 13.4-inch minimum focusing distance
- Rotatable tripod collar
- Rectangular lens hood with filter window
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the zoom include:
NIKON NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f4 PZ LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Nikon Z Focal Length 28mm to 135mm Aperture f4 to f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 75° to 18° Minimum Focus Wide to Telefoto: 1.1 to 1.9 feet Magnification 1:4 Optical Design 18 elements in 13 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 95mm Dimensions 4.1 x 7.0 inches Weight 2.5 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Nikon said the new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ lens will be available in April for a $2,599.95. It will also be available as part of a bundle with the new RED KOMODO-X Z Mount camera. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Nikon Releases the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ Power Zoom Lens
Cinematic Nikkor Quality Plus All of Your Most Commonly Used Focal Lengths in a Single Versatile Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nikon has announced the release of the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount made especially for video professionals. Featuring a truly versatile focal range, a customizable power zoom function, precise manual controls and agile handling, this is the first dedicated Nikkor Z lens that is designed to empower small-footprint productions and solo videographers with a lightweight cinematic tool that fulfills numerous roles.
The first thing that grabs your attention is the appearance of this lens-- the pronounced yellow ring around the bayonet and the bold typography on the barrel stand out, indicating its rightful place in a production environment. The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ looks different than other Nikkor Z lenses, incorporating an updated design and precise controls made to augment the workflow of cinematographers and videographers, with maximum flexibility.
"There is a long history of professional cinematographers in Hollywood and beyond using Nikkor lenses to bring their vision to life and the new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ builds upon this legacy, going a step further to provide exceptional versatility meeting the needs for today's solo filmmakers," said Fumiko Kawabata, Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc.
The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ is a power zoom lens that spans many of the most commonly used focal lengths, from a wide 28mm for establishing shots, to 135mm for close-up/telephoto coverage. It also covers everything in between, from interviews to events, live or spot news, sports and more. The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ gives videographers superior operability and functionality in situations that require agility, such as when shooting corporate content, documentaries or on-location coverage, when reshoots just aren't an option.
The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ offers precise control, letting the user smoothly zoom throughout the focal range, but also offers a choice of 11 different zoom speeds to match a specific creative style and vision. The lens is superbly balanced, minimizing shifts in the center of gravity that occur with zooming. This lets the user shoot with confidence, even when constantly using the power zoom feature on a gimbal. The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ also supports a variety of video accessories such as follow-focus controllers, matte boxes and more to help videographers capture the footage they want on location, as well as offering remote control capabilities using a computer or smartphone.
Thanks to the superior Nikkor Z optical performance, this lens enables users to capture beautiful full-frame, high-resolution 8K video. The lens uses Nikon's best anti-reflection coating, a Meso Amorphous Coat, to significantly reduce ghosting and flares, while the optical formula is optimized for video with a design that minimizes focus breathing. Additionally, the inclusion of a stepping motor ensures fast and accurate autofocusing.
Primary Features
Primary features of the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ include:
- The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ supports a convenient 28-135mm range of focal lengths, allowing for a variety of compositions without changing lenses.
- When used with the Nikon Z8/Z9, Hi-Res Zoom can be used for an angle of view equivalent to that of the 270mm focal length with 4K video recording. Additionally, from 135mm-270mm, the zoom is effectively parfocal.
- The lens supports dynamic close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 13.3 in (0.34 m) in the 28mm to 50mm range and 22.4 in (0.57 m) in the telephoto range.
- Zooming speed can be selected from 11 speeds and assigned to the zoom lever or one of the camera's Fn buttons.
- Zoom ring angle and direction of rotation can be customized to suit individual preferences.
- Synchro mode enables simultaneous optical zoom and Hi-Res Zoom using a single control with video recording.
- Professional video accessories, including matte boxes and follow focus systems are supported.
- Adoption of an internal zoom mechanism allows for comfortable zooming without concern for shifts in the center of gravity that may upset the balance of the camera-lens setup, especially useful when using a gimbal.
- Adoption of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nikon's best anti-reflection coating, significantly reduces ghosts and flares.
- Adoption of a stepping motor ensures fast and accurate autofocusing.
- Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
- Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing.
- Comes with a rectangular HB-116 lens hood that helps users control the amount of light entering the lens for less ghosting and flares. A filter adjustment window allows users to adjust circular polarizing and variable ND filters while the hood is attached.
- Zooming can be controlled remotely from a computer, smartphone or tablet using NX Tether, SnapBridge or NX Field.
- Customizable L-Fn buttons are positioned on the side and top of the lens for convenient operation of assigned functions, even when shooting in vertical (portrait) orientation.
- Nikon's fluorine coat applied to the front lens element effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease and dirt.
- Designed with consideration for dust and drip-resistance.
Price and Availability
The new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ lens will be available in April for a suggested retail price of $2599.95. The lens will also be available as part of a bundle with the new RED KOMODO-X Z Mount camera.