NIKON Z 135MM F1.8 S

NIKON Z 135MM F1.8 S PLENA LENS

The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena from Nikon, an innovative prime telephoto lens packed with innovations, offers unprecedented image quality at a popular focal length to the company's Z mirrorless system. Taking advantage of the larger mount diameter of the Z series, the picturesque Plena produces edge-to-edge clarity with otherworldly circular bokeh throughout the frame for extraordinary results in portraiture, still-life photography, and cinematic video.

Innovative Optical Design of the Z Series
Designed after the large diameter of the Z mount, the Plena 135mm f/1.8 S lens is the first NIKKOR Z lens to fully capitalize on the light-gathering potential of the mount. The lens's larger rear element allows for this leap in peripheral illumination, bringing consistent brightness to the extreme edges of the frame. By drastically reducing vignetting, the clear path of light through the lens with minimal refraction is what produces the exquisite, regular round bokeh that distinguishes the Plena.

The optical design also benefits image clarity. Like the bokeh effects, the lens achieves outstanding results across the frame. A short-wavelength refractive front element, an aspherical element, and four extra-low dispersion elements help minimize bleeding, fringing, and color flare. In bright lighting and backlit conditions, ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coats work against axial and lateral chromatic aberrations to prevent ghosting, reflections, and flares for better contrast and clarity.
The lens also excels in transitions between focus areas, which, when combined with the lens's resolving power, produce striking subject separation and texture detail at the widest aperture.

Nikon's patented multi-focus system incorporates two synchronized independent AF drive units to provide especially fast and precise focusing throughout the zoom range. This system uses dual STM stepping motors, offering impressively smooth and silent autofocus performance that is well-suited for both photography and video applications. Additionally, the programmable linear focus ring allows for manual focusing with smooth rotation in either direction.

Optimized for Cinematic Video
The Plena was designed with cinematographers in mind, starting with the lens's popular focal length that lends itself to background separation and intimacy with extended arms. In addition to the lens's stunning imagery, Plena also features smooth aperture transitions and natural shifts between focus positions. Combined with Nikon's Multi System Focus autofocus, the manual focus options on the lens, and the full set of video capture modes presented throughout the Z System, Plena elevates each and every image.

Body, Handling, and Ergonomics
The careful design of Plena is not limited to its superlative images. The optical design has a direct result on the satisfying all-metal construction of the lens, creating a lighter, portable lens that supports 82mm filters. The lens can also be customized with a click-less control ring that adjusts aperture, ISO, and exposure compensation, and an easily accessible assignable Fn button. Finally, its dust and water-resistant sealing allows Plena to be used in adverse environments, making it a tool for discovering the magical in the mundane to the fullest.