Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens

Power Zoom for Professional Videographers

Delivering superior optical performance and power zoom functionality across multiple essential focal lengths, the full-frame NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens from Nikon is a versatile, all-in-one performer equally adept in corporate videos, documentaries, live events, weddings, and more.

Nikon's First FX Power Zoom

Not only is this Nikon's first FX-format power zoom lens, it's the first NIKKOR Z lens with a zoom lever, allowing videographers to achieve smooth zooms and select from up to eleven different zoom speeds. The power zoom function helps users achieve smooth zooming at a constant speed and enables various options for zoom operation, including remote control of the zoom function with a computer, smartphone, or tablet by using the NX Tether software as well as the SnapBridge or NX Field apps. Remote control is also possible with the optional MC-N10 video grip.

Hi-Res Zoom Compatibility

When used with the Nikon Z9, Hi-Res Zoom can be used, allowing an angle of view equivalent to that of the 270mm focal length with 4K video recording.

Extensive Image Quality Control

The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ uses a stepping motor (STM) for speedy and quiet autofocus adjustment, ideal for on-the-run, documentary-style shooting. Support for linear focus allows users to dial in the exact desired rotation of the focus or control ring for precise focus moves. Focus breathing is highly suppressed, maintaining angle of view and composition even during extreme focus pulls. The large, ergonomic focus ring benefits precise manual focus adjustments, while the knurled focus and zoom rings are directly compatible with follow-focus accessories.

The lens has a compact, lightweight design for its class, coming in at a balanced 2.66 lb and combining with the internal focusing mechanism to optimize for use with gimbals and other support systems. Internally, the lens features three extra-low dispersion elements and four aspherical elements, reducing chromatic aberrations and promoting sharpness in the imagery. The incorporation of Nikon's Meso Amorphous Coat-the brand's highest-performing anti-reflection system-suppresses ghosting and flare caused by incident light from any direction. The constant f/4 maximum aperture benefits low depth-of-field effects and subject separation, while the minimum close-focusing distances of 13.4" on the wide end and 22.4" at the tele end allow for dynamic close-ups and Nikon's distinctive bokeh.

Build & Other Benefits

• An included rectangular lens hood helps reduce unwanted light entering the lens and causing flare, while a filter adjustment window allows for convenient exchanges between circular polarizing and variable ND filters without needing to remove the hood.
• A fluorine coating is applied to the front lens element so that dust, oil, and water are effectively repelled, contributing to its dust- and drip-resistant design.
• L-Fn buttons, to which functions like zoom speed can be assigned, are positioned on the side and top of the lens for smooth operation even when shooting in vertical orientation.
• Zoom ring angle and direction of rotation are customizable for further optimization.
• Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing.
• The lens features a distinctive Nikon yellow video ring around its mount, along with special lettering.