Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena

Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena[1]
MakerNikon
Lens mount(s)Z-mount
Technical data
TypePrime
Focus driveStepping motors
Focal length135mm
Image formatFX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)f/1.8–16
Close focus distance0.82m
Max. magnification1:5
Diaphragm blades11 (rounded)
Construction16 elements in 14 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motorNo No
Lens-based stabilizationNo No
Macro capableNo No
Unique featuresS-Line lens
Meso Amorphous and ARNEO Coat elements
SR element
ApplicationPortrait
Physical
Max. length139.5 mm
Diameter98 mm
Weight995 g
Filter diameter82 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-108 (bayonet)
CaseCL-C2
Angle of view
Diagonal18°10' (FX)
12° (DX)
History
IntroductionSeptember 2023
Retail info
MSRP$2499.95 USD (as of 2023)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 135 mm f/1.8 S Plena is a full-frame prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

The Plena is the second Nikkor Z-mount lens with a unique name (first being the Nikon Nikkor Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct), which is engraved in yellow into the metal lens barrel. According to Nikon, this mid-telephoto lens is built for edge-to-edge brightness, sharpness and dramatic, well-rounded bokeh even in the corners of the frame. Also according to Nikon, word "Plena" comes from the Latin "plenum" meaning full to the brim and overflowing, referring to the image properties and characteristics provided by the optics used in the lens.[1] The lens’s projected image circle is significantly larger than the size of a full-frame sensor, this results in exceptionally low vignetting and minimal "cat's eye bokeh" in corners of image.[2]

Introduction

This lens was introduced on September 27, 2023.[3] The lens comes with a bayonet lens hood (HB-108).

Features

  • 135 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 202.5 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
  • S-Line lens
  • "Multi-focusing" autofocusing system using dual stepping motors (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
  • 16 elements in 14 groups (including 4 ED glass, 1 aspherical and 1 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements, elements with Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat)
  • 11-blade rounded diaphragm
  • Internal focusing (IF lens)
  • One customizable control ring at the back
  • Two L-Fn customizable function buttons (both assigned to a single, shared function)
  • A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes

Sample images

  • Bokeh at f/1.8
    Bokeh at f/1.8
  • At f/1.8
    At f/1.8
  • At f/1.8
    At f/1.8
  • At f/1.8
    At f/1.8
  • At f/1.8
    At f/1.8
  • At f/1.8
    At f/1.8

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena (S-Line) specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  2. ^ Vaicenbacher, Libor (2024-02-23). "Nikon Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Review". www.photographylife.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
  3. ^ "Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a mid-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
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