B&H announced the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens, a short-telephoto prime for its mirrorless Z system. This lens is designed as the quintessential portrait lens; it emphasizes accurate rendering, smooth bokeh, and high sharpness, along with a focal length that flatters subjects and allows for an ideal amount of subject- background separation. Introduced as "a new visual experience," Nikon has just announced the NIKKOR Z 135mm F1.8 S Plena lenses for its Z system.

The Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 lens is called "Plenaty," which translates to " full." This concept relates to the advanced optics that help to achieve high resolution, consistent and even peripheral illumination, and especially round, well-controlled bokeh void of rings or fringing--all traits that makeup an ideal lens for portraiture. And, as an S-Line lens with Meso Amorphous and ARNEO Coats, the Plena offers Nikon's most controlled point-light reproduction, color rendering, and high anti-reflective qualities. Product Highlights: Full-Frame | f/1.8; Fast, Lightweight Telephoto Prime; Multi-Focus System; Round Bokeh from Edge to Edge; ED, SR, and Aspherical Elements; ARNEO and Meso Amorphous Coatings; Dust and Water-Resistant Design.

This is a lens that will feel at home in a photographer's bag, but it's also a lens that has been optimized for video creators with internal focusing that inherently suppresses focus breathing and offers smooth, silent AF performance. Also, the 11-blade diaphragm uses an electro-magnetic mechanism for stable aperture changes. Physically, the lens is an evolution of S-Line lenses: it is dust and drip resistant and features a relatively lightweight, portable form factor, considering the focal length and large maximum aperture--it weighs just about 2.2 lb, has an 82mm filter diameter, and is evenly tapered for balanced handling.