Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Nikon · 28–135 mm · f/4
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
64
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Motorized power zoom with 11 speed settings for smooth, repeatable cinematic transitions
+Wide 28-135mm focal range with constant f/4 aperture in single lens, reducing lens changes
+Minimal focus breathing and focus shift design ideal for video gimbal mounting and smooth focus pulls
+Compact and lightweight for its class (1210g) with internal zoom mechanism maintaining constant physical length
+Hi-Res Zoom compatible with Z8/Z9 for extended reach to 270mm at 4K resolution
+Professional-grade build with weather sealing, advanced Meso Amorphous coating, and cinema-style ergonomic controls
Worth Knowing
−Not truly parfocal—focus shifts noticeably when zooming full range (28mm to 135mm)
−Moderate to high distortion (up to 4.82% pincushion at 135mm) requires correction in post-production
−Premium pricing ($2,600-$2,800) limits accessibility; similar image quality to much cheaper 24-120mm f/4 S alternative
−Designed primarily for video, not recommended for still photography; heavier and bulkier than standard zoom lenses
General | |
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About This LensThe Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a full-frame mirrorless lens targeted toward videographers and hybrid shooters, featuring a full-frame power zoom lens that covers all the focal length sweet spots of 28-135 mm. Constant maximum aperture of f/4 and minimum focus distance of 13.4 in (0.34 m) allows for dynamic closeups with cinematic blurred backgrounds—ideal for product and commercial videos. However, it is not a parfocal lens. Small zoom adjustments are close enough, but going from 28mm to 135mm (or the opposite) will result in the focus position changing, and it's no better than lenses like Nikon's 24-120mm f/4 S in sharpness, distortion, CA, or vignetting, but twice the price. | |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 1210 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 105 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 177.5 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 95 mm |
Optics71/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28–135 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 75°–18.17° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Electric |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 34 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.25x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features52/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Rectangular |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 18 |
| Groups | 13 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 5 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |