Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
The Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a 28–135mm f/4 lens designed for Nikon Z mount cameras. Used copies start from $2,199.99 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ
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Lens Overview — Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Key Features — Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ
Power Zoom (PZ) Design: Motorized zoom control enables smooth, consistent zoom movements during video recording that are difficult to replicate with manual zoom.
28–135mm Focal Range: Covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens, making it versatile for run-and-gun video and documentary-style shooting.
Constant f/4 Aperture: Maintains the same maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, so exposure stays consistent without adjustment when zooming.
Native Nikon Z Mount: Designed exclusively for the Nikon Z mirrorless system, ensuring full electronic integration with Z-mount cameras without an adapter.
Full-Frame Coverage: Illuminates the full sensor area on full-frame Z-mount bodies and is also compatible with APS-C Z-mount cameras.
Auto and Manual Focus: Supports both autofocus and manual focus operation, giving shooters the flexibility to switch between modes as the situation demands.
Lens Specifications — Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Video / Cinematography, Travel, Portrait, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Full Frame |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 28–135mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | None |
Description — Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ
The Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a full-frame, power zoom lens designed natively for the Nikon Z mount mirrorless system. It spans a 28mm to 135mm focal length range with a constant f/4 maximum aperture, covering wide-angle through short telephoto focal lengths in a single optic. The PZ (power zoom) mechanism sets this lens apart, providing motorized zoom control that is especially valuable for video shooters who need smooth, repeatable zoom transitions.
Both autofocus and manual focus are supported, offering flexibility across a range of shooting styles and situations. The lens is classified as a standard zoom in the full-frame format, ensuring full sensor coverage on Nikon's full-frame Z-mount bodies. It is worth noting that this lens has no built-in image stabilization, so handheld shooters at longer focal lengths will need to rely on any stabilization provided by the camera body itself.
Pros — Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ
- ✓Constant f/4 maximum aperture across the full 28–135mm zoom range ensures consistent exposure throughout
- ✓Power zoom (PZ) design enables smooth, motorized zoom control well-suited to video production
- ✓Wide focal length range from 28mm to 135mm covers wide-angle through short telephoto in a single lens
Cons — Nikon 28-135mm f/4 PZ
- ✗No image stabilization, which may be a drawback when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths without in-body stabilization
- ✗f/4 maximum aperture is relatively modest for low-light shooting compared to faster prime or zoom alternatives
- ✗No filter thread size listed in specifications, making accessory filter compatibility unclear