Melville, NY—Nikon’s Nikkor Z 28–135mm F4 PZ is a full-frame power zoom Z-mount lens for video professionals. Further, its versatile focal range allows for various compositions without changing lenses. It also has a customizable power zoom function and more precise manual controls. Moreover, the lightweight cinematic tool is the first dedicated Nikkor Z lens specifically for small-footprint productions and solo videographers.
Additionally, it features a pronounced yellow ring around the bayonet and bold typography on the barrel. Thus, the lens looks different than other Nikkor Z lenses due to an updated design/controls to augment the workflow of cinematographers and videographers. It can cover everything from interviews and events to live or spot news as well as documentaries and sports.
Nikon Nikkor Z 28–135mm F4 PZ Key Features 
- Supports 8K video recording
· With the Nikon Z8/Z9, Hi-Res Zoom captures a 270mm-equivalent angle of view (4K recording). - Additionally, from 135–270mm, the zoom is parfocal.
- A minimum focus distance of 13.3 inches in the 28–50mm range; 22.4 inches in the telephoto range
- 11 selectable zoom speeds are assignable to the zoom lever or the camera’s Fn buttons.
- Synchro mode enables simultaneous optical zoom and Hi-Res Zoom via a single control with video recording.
- Remote control of zooming from a computer, smartphone/tablet using NX Tether, SnapBridge or NX Field
Additional Specs
- An internal zoom mechanism enables comfortable zooming without shifts in the center of gravity that can upset the balance of the camera-lens setup.
- Meso Amorphous Coat, Nikon’s best antireflection coating, reduces ghosts/flares.
- A stepping motor (STM) for fast, accurate autofocusing
- Suppressed focus breathing when recording
- A linear MF drive enables smooth focusing
- A fluorine coat on the front lens element repels contaminants; dust/drip resistant
The new Nikkor Z 28–135mm f/4 PZ lens will launch in April 2025. It will have a suggested retail price of $2,599.95.
