The upcoming Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens guarantees to be an all-in-one zoom tailored for videography – and apparently the market was hungry for it. Nikon Japan says the lens has obtained extra orders than anticipated, which might influence supply occasions.
The assertion on the Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens web page from Nikon Japan informs potential consumers that the corporate has had extra orders than anticipated, so the lens “might take a while for supply.” The assertion, as first noticed by Nikon Rumors, echoes the same assertion on restricted availability of the brand new Nikon P1100 bridge digicam.
Whereas the assertion suggests the brand new lens is in excessive demand, Nikon hasn’t launched any official assertion relating to availability outdoors of Japan, making it unclear whether or not or not supply occasions shall be impacted elsewhere. Retailers like Adorama within the US are itemizing an anticipated April 15 ship date for the primary orders.
Whereas the restricted availability of the Nikon P1100 in Japan might possible be credited to the resurging recognition of bridge cameras, there’s no such development to again the higher-than-expected demand for the PZ lens. However, after Nikon acquired Pink final 12 months, videographers have been patiently ready to see what impact the acquisition might have on Nikon gear.
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is tailor-made for video, with that PZ within the title marking the facility zoom functionality, which provides 11 customizable zoom speeds. As a cinema-focused lens, it additionally has necessities like compatibility with equipment like matte packing containers and observe focus setups.
The lens is not the primary of its sort however fills a spot within the Nikon lens line. (Sony additionally has a PZ 28-135mm F/4, for instance.) Whereas Nikon has launched different PZ lenses up to now, the 28-135mm has a yellow ring across the mount clearly marking the lens as made for video.
The lens is at present obtainable for pre-order from a number of retailers, together with Adorama (US) and Wex Photograph (UK).
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