Today Nikon Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens for the Nikon Z mount made especially for video professionals. Featuring a truly versatile focal range, a customizable power zoom function1, precise manual controls and agile handling, this is the first dedicated NIKKOR Z lens that is designed to empower small-footprint productions and solo videographers with a lightweight cinematic tool that fulfills numerous roles.

The first thing that grabs your attention is the appearance of this lens– the pronounced yellow ring around the bayonet and the bold typography on the barrel stand out, indicating its rightful place in a production environment. The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ looks different than other NIKKOR Z lenses, incorporating an updated design and precise controls made to augment the workflow of cinematographers and videographers, with maximum flexibility.

“There is a long history of professional cinematographers in Hollywood and beyond using NIKKOR lenses to bring their vision to life, and the new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ builds upon this legacy, going a step further to provide exceptional versatility meeting the needs for today’s solo filmmakers,” said Fumiko Kawabata, Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc.

The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a power zoom lens that spans many of the most commonly used focal lengths, from a wide 28mm for establishing shots, to 135mm for close-up/telephoto coverage. It also covers everything in between, from interviews to events, live or spot news, sports and more. The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ gives videographers superior operability and functionality in situations that require agility, such as when shooting corporate content, documentaries, or on-location coverage, when reshoots just aren’t an option.

The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ offers precise control, letting the user smoothly zoom throughout the focal range, but also offers a choice of 11 different zoom speeds2 to match a specific creative style and vision. The lens is superbly balanced, minimizing shifts in the center of gravity that occur with zooming. This lets the user shoot with confidence, even when constantly using the power zoom feature on a gimbal. The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ also supports a variety of video accessories such as follow-focus controllers, matte boxes and more to help videographers capture the footage they want on location, as well as offering remote control capabilities using a computer or smartphone.

Thanks to the superior NIKKOR Z optical performance, this lens enables users to capture beautiful full-frame, high-resolution 8K video. The lens uses Nikon’s best anti-reflection coating, a Meso Amorphous Coat, to significantly reduce ghosting and flares, while the optical formula is optimized for video with a design that minimizes focus breathing. Additionally, the inclusion of a stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and accurate autofocusing.

Primary Features of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

• 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.
• When used with the Nikon Z8/Z9, Hi-Res Zoom can be used for an angle of view equivalent to that of the 270mm focal length with 4K video recording. Additionally, from 135mm-270mm, the zoom is effectively parfocal.
• The lens supports dynamic close-ups with a minimum focus distance of just 13.3 in (0.34 m) in the 28mm to 50mm range and 22.4 in (0.57 m) in the telephoto range.
• 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 customized to suit individual preferences.
• Synchro mode enables simultaneous optical zoom and Hi-Res Zoom using a single control with video recording.
• 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 center of gravity that may upset the balance of the camera-lens setup, especially useful when using a gimbal.
• Adoption of Meso Amorphous Coat, Nikon’s best anti-reflection coating, significantly reduces ghosts and flares.
• Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) ensures fast and accurate autofocusing.
• Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
• Support for linear MF drive enables smooth focusing.
• Comes with a rectangular HB-116 lens hood that helps users control the amount of light entering the lens for less ghosting and flares. A filter adjustment window allows users to adjust circular polarizing and variable ND filters while the hood is attached.
• Zooming can be controlled remotely from a computer, smartphone, or tablet using NX Tether, SnapBridge, or NX Field.
• Customizable L-Fn buttons are positioned on the side and top of the lens for convenient operation of assigned functions, even when shooting in vertical (portrait) orientation.
• Nikon’s fluorine coat applied to the front lens element effectively repels dust, water droplets, grease, and dirt.
• Designed with consideration for dust and drip-resistance.

NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens Price and Availability

The new NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens will be available in April 2025 for a suggested retail price of $2599.95*.The lens will also be available as part of a bundle with the new RED KOMODO-X Z Mount camera. For more information on these products, please visit RED.com. For more information about the latest Nikon products, including the vast collection of NIKKOR Z lenses and the entire line of Z series cameras, please visit nikonusa.com.

NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Lens Specs

• Mount Type – Nikon Z Mount
• Focal Length Range – 28-135mm
• Zoom Ratio – 4.8
• Maximum Aperture – f/4
• Minimum Aperture – f/22
• Format – FX
• Maximum Angle of View (DX-Format) – 53° to 12°
• Maximum Angle of View (FX-Format) – 75° to 18°10′
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio – 0.25 x (55 -135mm focal length)
• Lens Elements – 18
• Lens Groups – 13
• Compatible Format(s) – FX/DX
• Diaphragm Blades – 9
• Meso Amorphous Cat – Yes
• Fluorine Coat – Yes
• ED Glass Elements – 3
• Aspherical Elements – 4
• Aspherical Extra-lo Dispersion Glass Elements – 1
• Filter Size – 95mm (P = 1.0 mm)
• Accepts Filter Type – Screw-on
• Approx. Weight
  • Approx. 1210 g (2 lb. 10.7 oz) with a tripod collar
  • Approx. 1120 g (2 lb. 7.5 oz) without tripod collar
• Autofocus – Yes
• AF Actuator – STM
• Internal Focusing – Yes
• Minimum Focus Distance
  • 28 mm zoom position: 0.34 m (1.12 ft)
  • 35 mm zoom position: 0.34 m (1.12 ft)
  • 50 mm zoom position: 0.34 m (1.12 ft)
  • 70 mm zoom position: 0.39 m (1.28 ft)
  • 85 mm zoom position: 0.43 m (1.41 ft)
  • 105 mm zoom position: 0.49 m (1.61 ft)
  • 135 mm zoom position: 0.57 m (1.87 ft)