Nikon has simply introduced the event of the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ energy zoom lens for full-frame Nikon Z-mount cameras. Though Nikon already has one energy zoom lens for APS-C cameras, the Nikon Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, this would be the first energy zoom lens for his or her full-frame system.
Not like conventional lenses, you possibly can function the zoom mechanism of an influence zoom electronically. That is best for video if you wish to easily zoom in or out, which is kind of troublesome to do naturally with an everyday lens.
Though Nikon says that the design of the lens might change, from the picture, it seems like there’s one lens FN button, an influence zoom management, an autofocus/guide swap, and a tripod foot. These options, plus the fixed f/4 aperture, recommend that this will probably be a higher-end lens – and so does the gold ring, on the again of the lens this time!
Nevertheless, Nikon didn’t point out that that the Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ will probably be a part of the high-end “S” collection. That, plus the same look to Sony’s personal 28-135mm f/4 PZ, has led to some attention-grabbing hypothesis on-line. Is there an opportunity that each of those lenses have the identical optical design? May a 3rd get together like Tamron be behind each of them? For now – in addition to the information within the lens identify – no different specs have been launched presently, so it’s pure hypothesis.
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ remains to be within the improvement section, so you possibly can’t preorder it, however you possibly can take a look at the product web page on B&H Photograph to get notified when it’s accessible. You can too have a look at Sony’s FE PZ 28-135mm f/4 G on B&H to get a way of the worth and specs we would count on from the Nikkor.
Right here is the press launch:
TOKYO – Nikon Company (Nikon) is happy to announce the continuing improvement of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, an ordinary zoom lens that’s suitable with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted.
The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is an ordinary zoom lens with energy zoom that covers the focal-length vary from 28 to 135 mm. It’s designed to supply ease of use and superior optical efficiency for video recording, supporting environment friendly recording for documentaries and placement work by a solo videographer or small crew.
Nikon will proceed to pursue a brand new dimension in optical efficiency whereas assembly customers’ wants, contributing to the event of imaging tradition, with the hope of increasing prospects for imaging expression.