
Picture does not represent the actual item
See what's in the box
This item is no longer available.
Review Summary
2025-01-02T10:04:38
This lens... while pricey, is incredible. Worth the price in all aspects. Super fast/accurate (paired with the z8) and the bokeh and DOF is great. It is so choice, if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
RAY L.
2024-10-15T08:26:44
Amazing lens and it deserves the name Plena
BHARATHREDDY R.
2024-10-15T08:26:07
I Bought the Nikkor Z 135 mm Plena lens which is amazing, i have no complaints but i bought it as a bundle with Hoya Nxt Plus filters, Where as one of the UV filter was missing in original package , Another major problem with Hoya Nxt plus 82 mm filters are it being stuck to the lens 6 out of 10 occasions i used, i should go with other magnetic filter systems.
BHARATHREDDY R.
2024-05-11T03:30:29
There are no doubts about the best portrait lens that Nikon has ever built. However for me Adorama delivers all the time. With accumulated points and super fast shipping, will not hesitate to do business with Adorama again. Simply the best.
Samaresh M.
2024-05-05T15:39:02
This Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens is incredible. All of my lenses are S lenses but this one is a major step above. I love the fast focus and ability to really fade the background without vignette on the edges. It's a great addition to my bag.
MARK H.
2024-04-07T12:31:21
Fast 135mm - at f1.8 depth of field is extremely shallow and the bokeh superb. Colors are highly saturated with excellent contrast implying great control of internal reflections. Beautiful images. The only thing that contends it is the 135mm f2 DC lenses for the F mount cameras. The plena is easier to use and more intuitive. The DC lenses gave a shallower depth of field that f2 normally provides but had to be adjusted manually (which was a pain). The Plena is a 1.8 so it's naturally shallow. It's just a better lens. I really like the purchase.
SCOTT F.
2023-12-20T01:55:15
Quick focusing, super sharp, great bokeh, it's the sharpest lens in my bag.
DAVID W.
2023-11-29T22:51:34
Just a wonderful lens. Very happy with the results I'm getting and nothing to critique. A gem!
ELLIOT R.
2023-11-12T13:18:35
Best lens I've ever shot with. Quick auto-focus, great colors, beautiful bokeh.
Laser
2023-11-05T04:34:57
Amazing lens. Best bokeh ever. Replaced 70-200 for all portraits. Perfect match for Z8 and/or Zfc! Wonderful balance with both. Beautiful images at all f stops.
John M.
2023-11-03T14:30:34
Just beautiful on the Nikon Z9
AndyR
Extend coverage on pre-owned products after the retailer warranty ends and protect photo & video gear from accidental damage with Adorama Protect.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Coverage for pre-owned gear begins after the retailer warranty ends, plus accidental damage protection for photo/video gear that starts on day one.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for International and U.S. territories purchases. Plans on pre-owned items do not cover pre-existing damages.
Browse our FAQ
Nikon Z Mount
Prime
135mm
f/ 1.8
f/ 16
FX
12 Degree
18 Degree 10'
0.2x
16
14
Achieved with in-camera sensor-shift VR when used on a Z series camera with in-body VR. (Vibration Reduction)
11 Rounded diaphragm opening
Yes
4
1 (Short-Wavelength Refractive)
1
Yes
Yes
2 STM (stepping motor)
Yes
2.69' (0.82m) from focal plane
Auto/Manual
82mm (P = 0.75mm)
Screw-in
Approx. 3.9 x 5.5" (98 x 139.5mm)
Approx. 35.1 oz (995g)
Premium results for a premium price
By Laser
Best lens I've ever shot with. Quick auto-focus, great colors, beautiful bokeh.
Amazing lens. Highly recommend.
By John M.
Amazing lens. Best bokeh ever. Replaced 70-200 for all portraits. Perfect match for Z8 and/or Zfc! Wonderful balance with both. Beautiful images at all f stops.
The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena prime lens takes your artistic visions to the limits. Whether shooting portraits, still life or cinema this lens adds dramatic and shallow depth of field with its large, circular edge-to-edge bokeh as well as flattering focal length for more natural-appearing portraits. It is an ideal lens to capture moments clear as real life, or add artistic flare for a dream-like state.
Take your artistry to the edge with the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a 135mm prime unlike any before it. Astonishing edge-to-edge clarity. Dreamlike circular bokeh. A focal length treasured for portraits, still life, cinema and landscapes. All with superlative craftsmanship and performance optimized for wide-open shots. Plentiful. Abundant. Extraordinary. This is the Plena.
The NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena’s innovative design delivers more light to the edges and corners of the frame across the entire aperture range-uniform brightness that invites viewers to explore every inch of your creation.
With so much light reaching the corners of your frame, you won’t have to stop down your aperture to prevent vignetting—it’s already minimized by design.
The extra-wide diameter of Nikon’s Z mount allows for a larger curved rear element that projects light evenly across a full-frame image sensor.
Add spectacular drama and style to your photos and videos with large, round bokeh that spreads across the entire frame, right to the edges.
Sharp details melt away into dreamlike orbs that gracefully envelop the focal plane.
An 11-rounded-blade aperture gives the bokeh its beautiful near-circular shape even at its widest setting of f/1.8.
Advanced SR and ED glass lens elements produce bokeh free of onion rings and color fringing.
Combine soft shallow depth of field with breathtaking high resolution. The delicate textures of skin and hair are meticulously rendered with lifelike nuance, free from chromatic aberrations.
City lights and stars are captured with refined brilliance across the entire frame, giving nighttime photos and videos an unparalleled level of clarity.
Nikon’s most advanced anti-reflective coatings, Meso Amorphous Coat and ARNEO Coat, are combined to overcome the harshest light coming from multiple directions.
Nikon’s Multi-Focus System uses dual STM stepping motors moving in sync for enhanced precision, especially when shooting wide open. The ultra-fast system also operates in near-silence, so you can track moving subjects without mechanical noises or vibrations.
With smooth, responsive, quiet handling and a manageable 995 g total weight, the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena can bring extraordinary depth and richness to your 8K and 4K footage.
Linear focus is available in either rotation direction when using compatible Z series cameras, and your framing remains remarkably consistent even when moving focus from the foreground to the background.
Use the clickless control ring or your camera’s Fn1 and Fn2 buttons to smoothly, steplessly open and close the aperture, allowing you quickly to respond to lighting changes beyond the reach of Auto ISO.
Special lenses developed in pursuit of a higher level of optical performance - lenses that push the boundaries of traditional design, meet a higher standard of quality and enable new forms of image creation.