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Nikon Releases NIKKOR Z 28-135mm F/4 PZ Videography Lens

Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ, a power zoom lens designed for full-frame Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. First revealed in October 2024, this lens is tailored to meet the demands of professional videographers, offering seamless zoom control, minimising focus shifts, and can resolve 8K video.

According to Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India, the lens is built for dynamic video production, providing smooth operability and versatility. Its power zoom mechanism allows for precise zoom control across 11 speed settings, while the internal zoom design ensures stability, especially when using a gimbal.

Ideal for documentaries, weddings, and solo shoots, the lens offers a wide focal range with a minimum focus distance of 0.34m at the wide end. 

Designed for professional setups, the lens supports matte boxes, follow focus systems, and remote zoom control via Nikon’s NX Tether, SnapBridge, and NX Field. It also features Nikon’s Meso Amorphous Coat to reduce flare and ghosting, a stepping motor (STM) for silent autofocus, and a fluorine coating for dust and water resistance.

With this release, Nikon continues to push the boundaries of imaging technology, empowering filmmakers and content creators with cutting-edge tools for high-quality video production.

Nikon announces NIKKOR Z 35mm F/1.2 Lens at ₹2,57,995

Nikon India Pvt. Ltd. announces the launch of the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S, a high-performance wide-angle prime lens designed for professional photographers and videographers. With its fast f/1.2 aperture, this lens delivers exceptional detail, depth, and beautifully soft bokeh, making it ideal for portrait, street, and wedding photography, as well as cinematic video production.

As part of Nikon’s S-Line series, the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S ensures outstanding optical performance with three ED glass elements and one aspherical ED glass element, minimising aberrations and maximising sharpness. Advanced Meso Amorphous, Nano Crystal, and ARNEO coatings significantly reduce ghosting and flares for superior clarity. The lens’ multi-focussing system, powered by stepping motors (STMs), provides fast and precise autofocus for both stills and video.

Optimized for videographers, the lens ensures smooth exposure transitions, suppresses focus breathing, and features a click-less control ring for silent operation. With dust and drip resistance, it is built for reliability in challenging shooting conditions.

Sajjan Kumar, Managing Director of Nikon India, stated that the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S exemplifies Nikon’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of optical excellence, offering professionals a powerful tool to elevate their creative expression.

The NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S will be available soon at authorized Nikon dealers and online stores.