Nikon announces $4,299 Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena

Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a $4,299 prime lens, which should excel at portrait, wedding and event photography, and even the odd landscape.

The lens is Nikon's second Z-mount prime to get its own unique name, following 2019's Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. Plena derives its name from the Latin 'plenum,' which is loosely defined as a vase or space that is full.

The lens has 16 elements in 14 groups, with one aspherical, one SR and four ED elements. Focus is driven by two stepping motors and Nikon says focusing is fast and quiet, while the addition of ffocus-breathing suppression effectively reduces shifting of the angle of view when focusing.

According to Nikon, this 'truly special' optic is engineered with a focus on superior peripheral illumination, which is the ability to deliver the maximum amount of light to the far edges of the frame.

"The result is abundant brightness from edge-to-edge, with clear, bright subject distinction throughout."

The lenses image sharpness is further accentuated by the addition of a Meso Amorphous Coat, the 'most effective anti-reflection coating in Nikon history', that prevents reflections regardless of the direction from which light enters the lens. 

Nikon's original ARNEO Coat is also used to effectively reduce ghosts and flares.

The lens features an 82mm filter thread, and features two Fn buttons on the barrel to which a wide variety of functions can be assigned.

The new lens will set you back $4,299, and is available for pre-order now from Nikon.