Nikon has just announced their first 135mm prime lens for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras: the NIKKOR 135mm f/1.8 S Plena. This telephoto lens is part of Nikon’s S line of professional lenses, it covers full-frame image sensors, it is dust/water resistant, and it has a programmable linear focus ring, which is handy for filmmakers. So, let’s take a closer look at it! After the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, the NIKKOR Z MC 105mm F/2.8 VR S, and the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct, to list a few, Nikon continues to expand its line of professional lenses with the introduction of a prime telephoto lens ideal for portrait shots: the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena. Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena – features The Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is a telephoto prime lens with a large maximum aperture of f/1.8. This large aperture allows you to shoot in low-light situations but also creates a great separation between your subject and the background. According to Nikon, “Plena” originates from Latin and translates to “full” as a synonym for its complete performance. The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena. Image credit: Nikon The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is made entirely out of metal; it weighs 995g/2.19lbs and has a length of 139.5mm/5.47in for a diameter of 98mm x 139.5mm (3.9in x 5.5in.). As part of Nikon’s high-end S-line of lenses, this 135mm f/1.8 S Plena portrait lens has many similarities with its siblings, including:...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 29 September, 2023