Nikon announced on February 13th the release of the new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a standard power zoom lens that is compatible with full-frame/FX-format Z-mount mirrorless cameras. Development of this product was announced on October 30, 2024. We also tried out this lens during Inter BEE 2024; read our Nikon booth report here.
About the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a standard zoom lens equipped with a power zoom function that covers a broad range of focal lengths — from 28 to 135 mm. It offers videographers superior operability and functionality in situations that require agility, such as when shooting documentaries or shooting on location solo, and when reshoots aren’t an option. As the first NIKKOR Z lens with a zoom lever, the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ not only achieves smooth zooming but also allows users to choose from 11 different zoom speeds to match their creative needs and enable a wide variety of zoom styles. In addition, shifts in focus position and the center of gravity that occur with zooming have been minimized.
The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ also supports a variety of video accessories that help videographers capture the footage they want on location, as well as offering remote control capabilities using a computer or smartphone.
It should be noted firmware upgrades are required for cameras to fully utilize the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ.
Primary features
- 28-135 mm range of focal lengths, allowing for a variety of compositions without changing lenses.
- Dynamic close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 0.34 m in the 28 mm to 50 mm range and 0.57 m in the telephoto range.
- When used with the Nikon Z9, Hi-Res Zoom available.
- Angle of view equivalent to that of the 270 mm focal length with 4K video recording.
- This requires a firmware update to the Z9.
- 11 zooming speeds available, can be assigned to the zoom lever or one of the camera’s Fn buttons.
- Zoom ring angle/direction of rotation can be customized.
- 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
- The center of gravity stays the same, allowing for easy attachment to gimbals, etc..
- Nikon’s anti-reflection coating, Meso Amorphous Coat, significantly reduces ghosts and flares.
- Stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and quiet autofocusing.
- Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
- Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing.
- Comes with a rectangular lens hood that helps users control the amount of light entering the lens for less ghosts 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.
- L-Fn buttons, to which functions can be assigned, are positioned on the side and top of the lens for smooth operation of assigned functions even when shooting in vertical (portrait) orientation.
- The lens is designed with a Nikon yellow ring around its mount.
- Nikon’s fluorine coat applied to the front lens element effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt.
- Dust- and drip-resistance.
