On February 13, 2025, Nikon announced its latest Z mount lens: Nikon Z 28–135 mm F/4 PZ. The name stood for “PZ” “power zoom” – one of several methods in which this lens is for videographers or hybrid shooters. In $ 2600, it is a very specific lens, but it also represents an exciting new step for Nikon in the scope of videography. What should you know here?
Specifications
- Full Name: Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135 mm f/4 pz
- Mount Type: Nikon Z Mount
- Focal Length: 28-135 mm zoom (4.8x zoom)
- Angle view (full frame): 75 ° to 18 °
- Maximum aperture: F/4
- Minimum aperture: F/22
- Aperture Blade: 9, Gol
- Filter size: 95 mm
- Lens element: 18
- Lens Group: 13
- Special Elements: 4 Espherical, 3 Ed, 1 ESFERACED
- Image Stabilization: No
- Internal focus: yes
- Internal Zoom: Yes
- Control rings: zoom, focus, custom
- Function button: Yes (duplicate on side and top)
- Switch: Zoom Lever and A/M Switch
- Focus Motor: STM
- Minimum focus distance: 34 cm (13 in) at 28 mm; 57 cm at 135 mm (22 inches)
- Maximum magnification: 0.25 × (1: 4)
- Mount Material: Metal
- Weather/Dust Ceiling: Yes
- Dimensions (length × diameter): 178 x 105 mm (7.0 x 4.1 in)
- Weight: 1120 grams (2.47 pounds)
- MSRP: $ 2599.95 (Pre-order here,
In addition to these physical specifications, Nikon Z 28–135 mm F/4 PZ has several handling-related characteristics that correspond to videography. Focus and zoom rings are contained for compatibility with follow-focus accessories. The lens is sewn for use with the high-raz zoom feature found on Nikon Z8 and Z9, allowing you to zoom from 28 mm (equal to a crop of 270 mm) while maintaining 4K quality. Nikon designed 28–135 mm F/4 PZ to zoom internal and maintain the same distribution of weight at various focal lengths, making it a natural fit for video gimbals.
For power zoom capacity only, it allows for some useful features that are not found on other nicon lenses. First, the zoom lever on the edge of the lens allows you to zoom very easily (11 on any of the pre-selective speeds). In addition, Nikon says that with camera firmware updates, it will be possible to adapt the zoom ring angle and rotation direction. And it will also be possible to control zoom operation from a computer or phone using NX Tether, NX Field, or Snapbridge.
Raid
The Z 28–135 mm F/4 pz lens is a new step for Nikon, and a large one-specially with their acquisition of red last year. It shows that Nikon sees high-ended videos as one of their future business, and they also see Z Mount as being able to join the current PL and EF Mount Lens I dominate that place.
It is particularly clear that this lens was paired with the announcement of Red Komodo-X and V-Rapter X, the first camera from Red with Nikon Z Mount. 28-135 mm f/4 pz, then, either, either a hybrid stil/video lens is understood (paired with something like Nikon Z8 or Z9), or a dedicated, high-ended cine As part of the setup.
For videography, the biggest negative aspect that I see is 28–135 mm f/4 pz parfocal-in second words, the focus point of this lens will change to some extent as it is zoom. Nikon seems to have preferred focus breathing instead, so if you want to maintain the focus point while zoom, you will need to compensate with constant autofocus or manually draw the focus.
This is not ideal, although for many types of videography, focus breathing will be a big concern than a lens that is not parfocal. But for styles like documentary videography or even accidental YouTube-type videos, a parfocal zoom can be very helpful. I look forward to testing how close the Nikon Z 28–135 mm F/4 PZ is actually so close, and whether the continuous autofocus is able to place with major changes in the focal length on this lens.
Finally, if you are purely a photographer, I do not think it is a possibility of a lens for you. This video is designed keeping in mind the features, where both handling and optics are concerned, and the result is quite large and expensive lenses. Although optical construction includes many of the best techniques of Nikon, most of it is in the service of a lens that zoom internal and does not have a significant focus in breathing. It is an open question in a laboratory environment like Nikon Z 24-120mm F/4S, and I will not be surprised if there is no answer. Of course, I am eager to test and find out!
Pre-order link
The Nikon Z 28–135 mm F/4 pZ will begin from April, which will be at MSRP of $ 2599.95. You can pre-order the lens today on the link given below:
Press release
Nikon released Nikkor Z 28-135 mm F/4 PZ standard zoom lens for Nikon Z Mount System
In search of better operations and functionality that supports professional videography with built-in power zoom
13 February, 2025
Nikon Corporation (Nikon) Nikkor Z is pleased to declare the release of 2 28-135 mm F/4 PZ, a standard zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/fx-format mirrorless cameras, for which Nikon Z Mount is adopted Has gone. The development of this product was announced on 30 October 2024.
Nikkor Z 28-135 mm F/4 PZ is a standard zoom lens equipped with a power zoom,1 It covers a wide range of focal lengths – from 28 to 135 mm. It provides videographer better operations and functionality under the circumstances that require agility, such as shooting the documentaries or shoots on a single, and when rehabilitation is not an option. As the first Nikkor Z lens with a zoom lever, Nikkor Z 28-135 mm F/4 PZ not only receives smooth zooming, but also allows users to choose from 11 different zoom speeds,2 To match their creative needs and enable a wide variety of zoom styles. In addition, the center of gravity with changes in the focus position and zooming has been minimized, allowing the user to shoot with confidence, even when the focal length changes continuously. Nikkor Z 28-135 mm F/4 PZ also supports various types of video accessories that helps videographers to capture the footage they want in place, as well as remote control capabilities using a computer or smartphone. Let’s offer Thanks to Superior Nikkor Z optical performance, this lens enables users to capture the beautiful high-resolution 8K videos, supporting efficient video shooting.
With the expectation of expansion of possibilities for imaging expression, to contribute to the development of imaging culture, meeting the needs of Nikon users, will continue to pursue a new dimension in optical performance.
1 Camera should run the latest firmware to use some tasks.
2 The firmware may need to be updated before using this feature. See the product page for compatible cameras. We plan to add support to some models with future firmware updates.
Primary features
- Nikkor Z 28–135 mm F/4 PZ supports a convenient 28–135 mm focal length, allowing for a variety of compositions without changing the lens.
- The lens supports a minimum focus distance of only 0.34 meters in a range of 28 mm to 50 mm and a dynamic close-up with a minimum focus distance of 0.57 meters in the telephoto range.
- When used with Nikon Z9, Hi-os zoom can be used for an angle of view equal to 270 mm focal length with 4K video recording.
- Zooming speed can be selected at 11 speeds and assigned to one of the Zoom liver or FN button of the camera.
- The zoom ring angle and the direction of rotation can be adapted to individual preferences.*1
- Synchro mode enables optical zoom and hi-race zoom together using single control with video recording.*2
- Professional video accessories including mats and follow focus systems are supported.
- Adopting an internal zoom mechanism allows comfortable zooming without worrying to change the center of gravity that can disturb the balance of the camera-lens setup, especially when using a gimbal.
- The best anti-reflection coating of Nikon, Meso adopt the unaccounted coat, reduces ghosts and flares significantly.
- Adopting a stepping motor (STM) ensures sharp and cool autofokassing.
- Customized for video recording with a design that focuses on breathing.
- Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focus.
- A rectangular lens comes with hood that helps users to control the amount of light that enter the lens for low ghosts and flares. A filter adjustment window allows users to adjust circular polarization and variable ND filters during the hood attachment.
- Zooming can be controlled from a distance using NX Tether, Snapbridge or NX Field from computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- The L-FN button, which functions can be assigned, are also deployed on the edge and top of the lens for smooth operation of assigned tasks while shooting in vertical orientation.
- The lens is designed with a Nikon Yellow ring around its mount.
- The florine coat of Nikon is applied to the front lens element which effectively retracts dust, water drops, grease and dirt.
- Designed with ideas for dust and drip-resistance.*3
1 The firmware may need to be updated before using this feature. See the product page for compatible cameras. We plan to add support to some models with future firmware updates.
2 The control ring operation is not supported.
3 The guarantee of completely dust- and drip-resistance is not in all conditions or in all conditions.
