Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ. This is a standard zoom lens compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. Here's a detailed look of the product.
Introducing NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ: Beyond the lens
The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a versatile zoom lens equipped with a power zoom*1 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, weddings, wildlife 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 that doesn’t change the physical size of lens while 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, shifts in focus position and the centre of gravity that occur with zooming have been minimized, allowing the user to shoot with confidence, even when constantly changing the focal length. 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. The NIKKOR Z lens allows you to capture beautiful high-resolution 8K video .
Other key highlights
In addition to the above mentioned features, you also some other benefits. This includes the following:
The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ supports a convenient 28-135mm range of focal lengths, allowing for a variety of compositions without changing lenses.
The lens supports dynamic close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 0.34 m in the 28mm to 50mm range and 0.57 m in the telephoto range.
When used with the Nikon Z9, Hi-Res Zoom can be used for an angle of view equivalent to that of the 270mm focal length with 4K video recording.
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 customised to suit individual preferences.*3
Synchro mode enables simultaneous optical zoom and Hi-Res Zoom using a single control with video recording.*4
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 centre of gravity that may upset the balance of the camera-lens setup, especially useful when using a gimbal.
Adoption of Nikon’s best anti-reflection coating, Meso Amorphous Coat, significantly reduces ghosts and flares.