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Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
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Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ

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KEY FACTS
BrandNikon
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountNikon Z
SystemNikon Z
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

Brand
Nikon
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
1210 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
105 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
177.5 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
95 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28–135 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
4
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
34 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes