NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ - Lens review and specs

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28-135mm

Focal length

f/4

Max aperture

1120 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/2

f/4

f/8

Constant Aperture

Zoom Ratio: 4.8x
Zoom Method: internal

Focal length85 mm

28 mm135 mm

Aperturef/4

f/4f/22

Near focus14' 1"

Far focus16' 3"

Total DOF2' 2"

Hyperfocal205' 9"

Subject distance15' 1"

Focal length85 mm

Aperturef/4

SensorFull Frame

Illustrative scene preview based on this lens's focal length, aperture, and sensor coverage.

This preview uses 85mm, f/4, and Full Frame. Subject distance is estimated to keep lens previews comparable.

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 18 elements in 13 groups
Special elements: 3 ED, 1 aspherical ED, 4 aspherical
Coatings: Meso Amorphous, Fluorine

Focusing

Minimum focus: 34 cm
Max magnification: 0.25×
AF motor: STM

Physical

Weight: 1120 g
Dimensions: ⌀105mm × 178mm
Filter thread: 95 mm
Hood included: HB-116
Color: Black

Handling & Controls

Tripod Collar: Yes
Custom Buttons: 2

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Landscapes, Portraits, Travel, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2025
Announced: Feb 12, 2025
Approx price: $2600 USD

The best

Full-frame Nikon Z 28-135mm zoom with a constant f/4 aperture.

Also

Autofocus, internal focusing and 0.25x maximum magnification in a 1120 g body.

Summary

The NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ is a Nikon Z mount zoom lens with full-frame coverage, a 28-135mm focal range and a constant f/4 aperture. Its technical profile includes 18 elements in 13 groups, a 9-blade diaphragm, a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.25x, autofocus, internal focusing and a 95mm filter thread. It is also clearly a substantial lens physically, with an approximate diameter of 105mm, an overall length of about 177.5mm and a listed weight of 1120 g.

That combination of focal range, constant aperture and full-frame coverage gives it a very flexible working profile for hybrid production. It starts at a moderately wide angle that can cover context, interiors and broader scene-setting frames, then reaches into short telephoto territory for tighter compositions, better subject separation and more controlled interview, portrait or detail work without changing lenses. A constant f/4 aperture is especially useful when the goal is to keep exposure behavior predictable while zooming, which can matter as much as raw sharpness when the pace of shooting is fast and the framing changes often.

In practical use, this range makes sense for documentary, events, weddings, travel assignments and general-purpose production where one primary lens needs to cover a lot of ground. It should also appeal to creators who value a serious workhorse over extreme compactness, because its dimensions suggest a tool built around capability rather than discretion. The minimum focusing distance that drops to roughly 0.34 m through part of the range, together with the 0.25x maximum magnification, adds another layer of usefulness for cutaways, product details, hands, objects and small scene work without leaving the same lens.