Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens

Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens
Flagship Telephoto Prime – Constant f/1.8 Aperture, Edge-to-Edge Circular Bokeh, Dual STM AF & All-Metal Weather-Sealed Body

The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is a breakthrough telephoto prime lens engineered to maximize the light-gathering capabilities of Nikon’s full-frame Z-mount system. Renowned for its edge-to-edge optical clarity and round, vignetting-free bokeh across the entire frame, the Plena delivers distinct subject separation, rendering fine textural detail for high-end portraiture, commercial still life, and cinematic video. Its large rear optical element significantly enhances peripheral illumination, virtually eliminating corner falloff even when shooting wide open at f/1.8.

The advanced optical layout incorporates a Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element, one aspherical element, and four Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements to eliminate color bleeding, chromatic aberrations, and fringing. Applied ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings suppress ghosting, flare, and internal reflections in backlit environments. Driven by a Multi-Focus System utilizing dual stepping motors (STM), the lens provides rapid, whisper-quiet autofocusing with smooth focus pulls and suppressed focus breathing tailored for video production. Housed in a durable, weather-sealed all-metal chassis with customizable Fn controls, a clickless control ring, and an 82mm filter thread, the Plena stands as an optic in Nikon’s S-Line series.

Key Features & Performance

Edge-to-Edge Circular Bokeh: Engineered around the Z-mount diameter to deliver perfectly round, soft bokeh across the entire frame without peripheral cat-eye distortion or vignetting.

Constant f/1.8 Aperture & Rendering: Combines a bright f/1.8 aperture with resolving power to create shallow depth-of-field isolation and subtle focus transitions.

Multi-Focus Dual STM System: Employs two synchronized stepping motors for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance during stills capture and video recording.

Advanced Optical Element Configuration: Features 1 SR element, 1 aspherical element, and 4 ED glass elements to eliminate axial/lateral chromatic aberrations and distortion.

Anti-Reflective ARNEO & Nano Crystal Coatings: Dual-coating technology prevents lens flare and ghosting when shooting directly into strong light sources.

Cinema-Optimized Handling: Delivers smooth iris adjustments, minimal focus breathing, a programmable linear focus ring, and custom Fn buttons.

All-Metal Weather-Sealed Construction: Rugged, dust- and moisture-resistant metal barrel designed for professional field use in challenging environmental conditions.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Telephoto Prime Lens

Lens Mount System: Nikon Z Native (Full-Frame FX Format)

Focal Length: 135 mm

Maximum Aperture: f/1.8

Minimum Aperture: f/16

Minimum Focus Distance: 2.69 feet / 82 cm

Optical Construction: 16 Elements in 14 Groups (1 SR, 1 Aspherical, 4 ED)

Optical Coatings: ARNEO Coating, Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine Coating

Autofocus System: Multi-Focus System with Dual Stepping Motors (STM)

Diaphragm Design: 11-Blade Rounded Iris

Filter Thread Diameter: 82 mm

Environmental Protection: Weather-Sealed Dust and Drip Resistance

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.9 x 5.5 inches / 98.0 x 139.5 mm

Weight: Approx. 2.19 lbs / 995 g