Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

From photos to videos, this premium full-frame mid-telephoto lens delivers absolutely flawless background blur (bokeh). From fine art photography to portraiture, high fashion, nature and more, discerning photographers can produce images of extraordinary depth and creativity.

Plena stands out primarily for its optical perfection. The wide Nikon Z mount has opened up new possibilities in lens design, and Plena takes advantage of these to deliver truly circular bokeh, even in the farthest corners of the frame. Combined with the compression of
135mm focal length, subjects come out in a truly striking way. Even when shooting at maximum aperture against complex backgrounds or at close range, the tiniest details stand out crystal clear in the ethereal blur of bokeh.

The Plena offers the exceptional overall resolution of all S-series lenses, as well as peripheral brightness that surpasses that of all other S-series lenses at f/1.8. Thanks to its circular diaphragm with 11 blades and its complex optical construction, aberrations are effectively corrected: it is not necessary to reduce the aperture to avoid vignetting. Even when shooting at maximum aperture, point light sources such as stars or city lights are sharp, rounded and clear, and bokeh is free of sagittal aberration and backlit flare .

In addition, Plena's fast and precise autofocus gives this S series fixed focal length lens great handling finesse. Focus is acquired quickly, regardless of focusing distance, including shots taken at maximum aperture where the focal plane is more precise. Weighing just one kilo and featuring customizable controls, the Plena is also very simple to operate, whether shooting handheld or from a fixed base.

Matthieu van Vliet, General Manager SAS at Nikon Europe explains: “Nikon engineers have outdone themselves with the Plena model. Photographers who want to create impeccable bokeh now have the ideal lens. This is only the second lens in Nikon history, after Noct, to be given its own name, which shows just how special it is. Coming from the Latin "plenus", meaning "complete" or "full", this is a perfect lens, capable of providing absolutely remarkable bokeh. »

Summary of the main features of the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena:

• Impeccable quality bokeh: you get perfectly regular bokeh circles, including
• in the farthest corners of the frame. There is no “onion ring” or “cat’s eye” bokeh, nor any visible chromatic aberrations or vignetting.
• Masterful optical design: 11 round blades and an optical formula consisting of 16 elements in 14 groups combine to minimize diffraction and correct both sagittal and spherical aberrations. State-of-the-art optics include Nikon's SR glass and an aspherical lens.
• Superb rendering: Whether you use the aperture at f/1.8 or aperture to take your photos, the images display very sharp focus details as well as a slightly blurred bokeh effect in the background and foreground. Color and contrast are exceptional, even when edges are high contrast. Abundant peripheral light even at f/1.8: brightness is perfectly even across the entire frame, with no visible light drop off at the edges, even when shooting at maximum aperture.
• Excellent anti-glare and backlight control: Nikon's exclusive Meso-Amorphous Coating and ARNEO Coating help combat flare and stray light by eliminating incident light from all directions.
• Fast and thorough autofocus: Plena focuses quickly and quietly at any focusing distance: from close range to infinity. The minimum focusing distance is just 0.82m.
• S Series Premium construction: designed for perfect balance, made entirely of durable yet lightweight metal and engraved with the Plena name.
• Effortless handling: Dual L-fn controls are perfectly positioned for horizontal and vertical shooting. The wide knurled focus ring provides smooth operation and perfectly adjusted torque.
• All-terrain: Seals and buttons are completely sealed, and a rubber seal on the mount protects the lens from dust, dirt and moisture.1
• Accepts 82mm filters: The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena accepts the same wide range of 82mm screw-in filters as the S f/1.2 series lenses.

Technical characteristics

Kind
Nikon Z mount

Format
FX/24 × 36mm

Focal length
135mm

Maximum opening
f/1.8

Minimum opening
f/16

Optical construction
16 elements in 14 groups (including 4 ED glass elements, 1 aspherical element, 1 SR glass element and elements with meso-amorphous and ARNEO coatings)

Field angle
FX format: 18° 10'
DX format: 12°

Focusing system
Internal focusing system

Minimum focusing distance
0.82 m

Minimum focusing distance
0.2 ×

Number of diaphragm blades
11 (circular diaphragm)

Aperture range
f/1.8 at 16

Treatments
ARNEO treatment, meso-amorphous treatment

Filter mounting diameter
82mm (D = 0.75mm)

Dimensions
(maximum diameter × distance between the tip of the lens and the support plane of the camera lens mount)
Approx. 98 × 139.5mm

Weight
About 995g

Autofocus
Yes

Internal focus
Yes

Focus
Automatic, manual

Accessories provided
Front lens cap LC-82B, rear lens cap LF-N1, lens hood HB-108, lens case CL-C2