What videographer wouldn't dream of having the cinematic quality of Nikkor with all their most frequently used focal lengths combined into a single versatile lens? Introducing the new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ, a full-frame power zoom lens crafted for the Nikon Z mount, specifically tailored for video professionals. As Nikon's premier dedicated Nikkor Z lens designed to enhance small-scale productions and solo videographers, it offers a genuinely adaptable focal range, a customizable power zoom feature, precise manual controls, and nimble handling. Are you prepared to embrace this remarkable cinematic tool that can meet all your needs?
The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ spans a range of commonly utilized focal lengths, from a wide 28mm for establishing shots to 135mm for close-up and telephoto perspectives. It's perfect for interviews, events, live broadcasts, spot news, sports, and more. Its exceptional operability and functionality in scenarios requiring agility make it ideal for shooting corporate content, documentaries, or on-location coverage where reshoots aren't feasible.
The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ offers precise control, enabling smooth zooming throughout the focal range, with 11 distinct zoom speeds to match a particular creative style and vision. The lens is superbly balanced, reducing shifts in the center of gravity during zooming, allowing you to shoot confidently even when frequently using the power zoom feature on a gimbal. Additionally, the lens supports a variety of video accessories, such as follow-focus controllers, matte boxes, and more, helping videographers capture the desired footage on location, while also offering remote control capabilities through a computer or smartphone.
Thanks to the exceptional Nikkor Z optical performance, this lens allows you to capture stunning full-frame, high-resolution 8K video. The lens incorporates Nikon’s top-tier anti-reflection coating, a Meso Amorphous Coat, significantly reducing ghosting and flares. Its optical design is optimized for video, minimizing focus breathing. Furthermore, the inclusion of a stepping motor (STM) ensures rapid and precise autofocusing. With its blend of versatility, precision, and superior optical performance, the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f4 PZ is set to become an indispensable tool for videographers seeking to elevate their craft.
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 to 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.
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