Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm F4 PZ cinema lens

The Nikon Z 28-135mm F4 Power Zoom is a lens designed specifically for video shooting. The lens is part of a new series of video lenses and is marked with a yellow ring. In practice, this means compatibility with accessories used in video production, such as matte boxes and follow focus systems. The image quality has also been taken into account for 8K video and the requirements of professional productions.

• Designed for professional video production
• Power Zoom motorized zoom with 11 different speeds
• Power Zoom also works via the body (on compatible bodies) and remotely
• Compatible with 0.8 teeth, linear manual focus
• Programmable control ring and programmable L-Fn button
• Remote control also
• Fast autofocus
• Rectangular lens hood, window for rotating 95mm filters (VND and polarization)
• Weatherproof construction

The Nikon Z 28-135mm lens shows the manufacturer's direction. Nikon bought the manufacturer of RED film cameras and is serious about video work. This new lens is a demonstration that Nikon is a hybrid and a choice for videographers that suitable equipment will be available in the future.

This lens is Nikon's first cinema lens, it features autofocus and a Power zoom motorized zoom. But like cinema lenses, focusing is also possible via a follow focus system and the 0.8D gear is directly on the lens. In addition, these systems are easy to use because the focus is linear, and the focus direction can also be changed.

The motorized zoom allows you to control the zoom via the camera (compatible with the Z9, Z8, Z6 III, and Z6 II after a software update). There are 11 different zoom speeds and slow motion for starting and stopping the zoom, so the movements remain smooth. Zoom can also be controlled via a smart device with compatible bodies.

High-resolution cameras like the Nikon Z9 feature the new Hi-Res Zoom, which combines optical zoom and cropping to create a 270mm equivalent focal length, which can be controlled seamlessly. With this feature enabled, 4K video recording is possible without any loss of quality.

The Nikon 28-135mm weighs 1.2kg with the mounting bracket, making it well suited for use with gimbals and handheld shooting. The center of gravity remains more or less in the same place during zooming, so gimbal operation is smooth.

And the image quality? It's okay in terms of resolution and distortion, but focus breathing, which is important for video shooting, is minimized. It's small at the wide end and very unnoticeable at the telephoto end. Nikon's latest coatings are used, so reflections are well controlled, and a large rectangular lens hood is also included.

The Nikon Z 28-135mm is weather and dust protected.

Specifications:

• Compatibility: Nikon Z mount
• Focal length range: 28-135mm
• Autofocus
• Powerzoom, i.e. zoom control via camera and switch
• Aperture: f/4
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Closest focusing distance: 34-57 cm
• Filter thread: 95mm
• Weight: 1210g (including tripod collar)

The sales package includes:

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens (Nikon Z).
• Nikon HB-116 Rectangular Lens Hood