Stunning NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Is Here | WOW ! | First Look - Images & Video | Matt Irwin

[@Chris-13]

Great video Matt and Nikon are completely justifying my loyalty in staying with them for over 50 years! Thank you Nikon 🙏🙏

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Thank you. Indeed I always knew Nikon was playing the long game. BOOOOOOM !!!

[@ronboe6325]

Dang. Nikon started out a wee bit slow with the Z mount and has turned into a runaway locomototive.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Turning up the heat Ron, that is for sure !!! :) 🚀

[@TheTejas1920]

I have been following Matt since the beginning of his channel... And honestly Matt and Nikon mirrorless system is growing day by day... Happy for both of them...❤

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Thank you very much. Yeah a lot has happened over the last 4, 5-6 years :)

[@TheTejas1920]

@@MattIrwinPhotography Hail Nikon🔥👑

[@danieleppelsheimer9273]

I am so glad Nikon is trying to Bring photographers back to 135 mm focal length. They are Pricing it to bring us into the Z mount.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Well said Daniel :)

[@Travel_Photography_Dude]

Happy to see Nikon making a comeback, I was getting worried I’d have to switch to a different brand. The z8 is amazing, and this lens looks amazing

[@mozzman]

Wow! Can we rewind a couple of years when it was far less expensive to be a Nikon aficionado. What a lens and available within a couple of weeks! It looks like Nikon will finish the calendar year off quite strong.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

1000%

[@willconran109]

10am uk time.... I've been with Nikon for over 40 years (apart from my Leica Q2) and they still surpass all my expectations. This lens is the perfect example of their commitment to the Nikon photographer family. Thanks yet again Matt for your brilliant overview 😊

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Thanks for sharing Will, a complete pleasure. Do you think you will get one?

[@willconran109]

@MattIrwinPhotography yes definitely Matt. Will now take precedence over the ZF... there is so much coming in from Nikon at the moment. I can't keep up🤣

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

@@willconran109 totally agree. And very exciting.

[@Cleverconveyence]

Shocked that itll be under 3k. Congrats to all the winners. As a multipurposenphotographer i still have a few other kit pieces i have to prioritize but this is on my 4 year timeline for sure.

[@drrobertgoldman1806]

This is the reason for being in the Z system. The Z mount. Noct was the showcase.This is a lens I have been waiting for. 135mm 1,8 An all rounder for any photographic occasion. Will preorder tomorrow. ❤❤❤

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Congratulations, can't wait to hear what you think of it :)

[@martyrickard3003]

Can't wait to see how it handles astrophotography.

[@guyyowell8547]

A beautiful lens! Ideal for concert photography! Can’t wait to get my order in!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Yes the reach, with the low light, with the stability WOW !!!!

[@ginocoppola1434]

I have waited for decades for this from Nikon and I am glad now that they waited for the Z mount to do this 🎉

[@stevethompson8154]

I'd used it for deep sky imagery

[@jtes1442]

What a stunner of a lens. I wish Nikon would make a 105 1.8 Plena.

[@ArnaudLerondeau]

Same here

[@martinjn2920]

Why not a 1.4 as they have in the F mount?

[@silversurfer8210]

1.2😂 would be awesome

[@martinjn2920]

@@silversurfer8210 It would but it would be way too big and probably way more expensive than the Noct!!

[@waynerm002]

Nice job Nikon! Love the aperture control, they also set this up for video use. It is a first in the line of new lens, hopefully we will see more soon.

[@donovanchin]

Pretty nicely priced. I'm still hoping for a replacement for the F mount 105mm f/1.4 that I'm still in love with even on my Z9. So many great releases from Nikon.

[@ArnaudLerondeau]

Same here. Let’s keep waiting. No rush 😅

[@johnd5244]

Wow! What a lens! I can’t wait for a full review of it. Thanks for sharing with us Matt.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Pleasure.

[@jorsetti]

Pre-ordered this morning and been waiting ever since it showed up on the Nikon roadmap. Great video and informative Matt🙏🏻

[@CreativeDEZ]

Wow, I gotta save up and get this beautiful lens.. thanks for the video as always.

[@kaminobatto]

Wow! Now I understand what they mean by the Z-mount "potential" this is one way I didn't think of to use the larger mouth! Vey purposeful and smart engineering on their part! Kudos! I cannot wait to see your full review! This is very exciting!

[@JonViscott]

Well the price and availability is a big surprise in mid-October for a suggested retail price of $2499.95.

[@user-fi1vc2th6b]

While money is a factor this is the most exotic,dreamy lens,I think,of all the primes.beautiful

[@dab7963]

Glad to see Nikon finally taking full advantage of their amazing Z mount.

[@FitsTube]

As someone who came of age in the era of Canon dominating DSLRs (for video) and then Sony dominating mirrorless, I've never had much use for Nikon, but their glass releases over the last few years have been wonderful.

[@mattjpnw]

Plena - with the larger image circle, these will be the lenses that are compatible with the elusive medium format Nikon body. it's happening, folks!

[@JosephSchibeci]

Amazing Matt. I can’t wait to have this lens as a part of my kit. Another sensational lens for shooting inside small stadiums as well as wildlife. Nice work Nikon… Well done Matt. 👍🏻

[@renessda5519]

and concerts, jazz :)

[@madcauchyren6209]

Just my guess: this is the Nikon's first lens for medium format Z camera.

[@renessda5519]

no cameras look that great like Nikons, really - compared to FF Sony, Canon, Panasonic. And this Plena looks alaso great with beautiful rendering. A dream lens for concerts in small clubs.

[@Photofreak962]

That is a beauty. Can't wait to see the test shots.

[@jimwlouavl]

Love that smart folk like you get to preview these lenses so we know what to expect right upon release. Thanks. As amazing as this lens sounds, I don’t think it fits my mostly nature shooting. For an outdoor wedding photo of the vows, I bet it would make everyone but the couple turn to a lovely, creamy background.

[@felm.974]

Let's Gooooooooo! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PaoloInselvini82]

Nikon is on the way!!

[@nickcucchiara]

I was waiting to see the 135mm and this lens sure did bring a nice surprise. This is going to be one of those must haves as 135mm has it's own little niche.

[@silversurfer8210]

Interested to know what this lens will be like to shoot astro.

[@Kruemelkraft]

Interesting. Has some implications on possible medium format cameras...

[@mikenorton2727]

The latest Fuji and the Hassie Med format cameras still have my vote. But there still time for Nikon to blow them out of the water. Nice lens.

[@joeclaymore]

Dang, that’s $3000 I was going to spend on the z6iii when it comes out…. Thanks for the preview Matt.

[@paullecomtenz]

There are so many uses for this... seems a little birdie was right in your previous video...

[@JRodPhotoArt]

Wow, Nikon hit it out of the park again! Excellent review Matt! Can't wait to see more photo samples!

[@sogge81]

Just a couple of years ago I had a Nikon D750 and was on the verge of leaving Nikon...I'm glad I stayed with Nikon and switched to the Z system now that they are churning out masterpieces one after another...

[@MrTan189]

When Nikon changed the new mount, we knew there is something secret about Nikon lens science behind it.

[@rajin250]

U can always bet that the latest camera, lenses and other equipment from Nikon will show up first on Matt's channel :) Keep up with the great work

[@michael-masi-2021]

For sure he's had it a couple of days, that lucky guy. He deserves it.

[@johnhjic2]

Hello Matt, I think this is a lens that you were hope for a while ago, if not hoping for thought may well be coming before you started getting your hands on with Nikon. I ream way back i when I was at school on of the maester/teachers let be there zenth and their 135mm telephoto lens to go birding with. How disappointed with its reach then but that was back it the 1970's. How this 135mm lens very interesting portrait and studio lens. This may well be a next level lens and should have a place in any studio/portrait photographers bag, but just for me I am more that happy with my 85mm f1.2 lens. I would like to see one and get my hands on one. So good the hear you, keep well, keep safe and enjoy the great kit.

[@SovietLensReviews]

Nikon have really outdone themselves here. This is a future-proof lens, as far as lenses go - great to see optical corrections are coming back into fashion, after years where we've seen everything done in post-processing!

[@cristopherubina532]

Lovely lens..i can now let go of my 105mm 1.4 E

[@iemboyshostel]

Very good video Matt… looks lika awesome lens… please pass my request to Nikon to create a 16 mm 1.4 too

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Will do! Thank you !!

[@photographydiscourse1185]

Thanks Matt - Nice preview. Can't wait for your in depth review and discussing this with you in the future! -PD

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Baron, I look forward to that, this is something special yet again from Nikon :)

[@photographydiscourse1185]

@@MattIrwinPhotography Yes Matt, as you say - its all about the Z mount - this is what Nikon said right at the beginning when they introduced the Z6/7 - it just did not make immediate sense as they also released a 35 and 50 1.8, which did not seem special at the time - until we started using these lenses. And now, here we are - Nikon using the advantages of the mount to make optics that are NOT possible from other manufacturers - Z continues to gain in strength and momentum as the other brands begin to plateau (especially with respect to lens design) - I think this is a trend that will continue well into the future. -PD

[@bioliv1]

Wow! The first chock. The next big chock will be when Nikon delivers a medium format camera for the Z-mount.

[@debramercaldo4945]

Thanks Matt. Looks like a great lens.

[@josephsworkshop75]

Amazing Matt. I can’t wait to have this lens as a part of my kit. Another sensational lens for shooting inside small stadiums and wildlife. We’ll do e Nikon… We’ll done Matt. 👍🏻

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Joe, and thanks for the support :)

[@photogalleryonline]

Oh that Apeture opening up on video is amazing!

[@ernie28ernie]

Hi Matt, congratulations on your fine video! Great lens, I would have appreciated the features in the 85/1.2, but alas, it's just a marvel as it is I like my portraits best in the 50-85/105 range, but I'm happy for everyone who gets the Plena! Great to see, that 'Plena' doesn't introduce a big price hit, finely done, Nikon! ✌ Amazing, with which great glass Nikon provides us, unbelievable optics just a few years ago! Cheers, Martin

[@stewkush]

Amazing!! That glass slaps…jealous

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Mate, time for a catch up !!!

[@AndyMillerPhotoUK]

Great vid Matt - orders is in. More than S-class. I wonder if this "plena" is a brand for a series of "more than s-line" lenses? "plena" == full / oversized image circle - more than needed to eliminate vignetting and to remove cats eyes wide open. I note the lens does not have a VR element.

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Cheers Andy, I have no idea if there will be anymore, indeed no VR. When shooting on the Z8 is was not a problem at all, and now with the Zf, with even more IBIS. Simply not a problem :) 🚀

[@nethbt]

The 135mm 1.8 also doubles as a killer indoor sports lens when used on a crop body, no other lens does it,

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Yep 202.5mm fov. In DX. At 1.8. Pretty awesome.

[@shawketyalda7009]

Beautiful 👍👍👍📸👍📸👍👍👍

[@kg22kg]

@8:25 I can watch that on a loop all day

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

YEP !!!

[@csc-photo]

Well, my guess for this Plena lens was completely off 😆 But who cares, this 135 1.8 is here and it looks AMAZING 👏🏻

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

So far, it feels extraordinary, I can't wait for it to get into everybody's hands :)

[@phphoto]

I've been waiting for this lens to show up for years. Now it has arrived and I am so exited 😍

[@christophlaue2484]

Great work as always Matt. I use the 85mm 1.2 as an action lens and this works already pretty well. It will be interesting how it compares to the new 135mm 1.8 Plena. Now I have to wait until the 135mm arrives 🙂

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

What cam/s are you creating with? 😀

[@christophlaue2484]

I work with the Z9 and the 85mm is already my favorite lens in the line up.😍

[@raksh9]

​@@christophlaue2484How fast is the action you're shooting with the Z9 and 85/1.2? I shoot athletics and combat sports, and accurate shots with 85/1.2 would be awesome.

[@christophlaue2484]

@@raksh9 I shoot mainly cycling action. My keepers are around 75% - 80% from a sequence. Most of the time I can ask for a rerun, if it dosen't hit perfectly tho.

[@raksh9]

@@christophlaue2484 That's great! I know a guy with a Z9 who recently started to shoot combat sports, but I don't know his hit rate.

[@cortexbomber]

Matt in full "excited child" mode 😁😁😁 nice one Matt 👍

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

I think you did not see my 85mm 1.2 review. Now there I am excited.

[@451greenwood]

Glove the snow as always matt,I've always said like for like 135mm vs 85mm the 135 is more flattering for portraits, however I'll not be buying this lens,90% of shooters cannot afford £300]-4000 on each lens, nikon is turning into exotic lens collection and designing for the pro field consistently, why can Nikon release 2 lenses at the same Mm the PRO and standard? I didn't move to the Z brand to then have to shell out $30,000-60,000,if nikon had told me this I'd never moved from the DSLR.....I want this 135 more than any lens

[@danielvilliers612]

I think it's time to look around at the likes of viltrox etc. They are producing very good lens at affordable prices. It is a bit frustrating when we see lens only for the .1% of photographers, but at least they are not blocking those other brands like Canon is doing.

[@michael-masi-2021]

$30,000-$60,000 would buy you every single lens made by Nikon for the Z mount. If you're trying to own every lens they make then you're a studio filled with pros, not a pro or an amateur. My bag is Z8/Z9 40mm f/2.0 85mm f/1.2 S 105mm f/2.8 S (for sale now) 135mm f/1.8 Plena (soon) 400mm f/4.5 S And I'll probably add a 35-150mm 2.0-2.8 Not even close to $30k and you can replace the Z8/Z9 with a pair of ZF really.

[@romanpul]

Nikon made a lot of more affordable lenses very early on for the Z mount. The 85mm f/1.8 is an extremely capable portrait lens. Those bigger primes are just the icing on the cake. And even a non-Plena version of this lens would still be pretty expensive.

[@451greenwood]

@@michael-masi-2021 I was Referring to buying camera n lenses not just lenses or camera,,two cameras as most did on DSLR, and then the trinity lenses and then all the specialist glass on top,just under $10,000 for Z9+Z8 then price in the trinity glass then and so on,for me to replace all my wedding glass minimum + cameras 25,000, or wildlife n sports still £25,000 minimum $30.000, that's a lot of brass to throw into a new system and this doesn't include extra special glass that i would like

[@MichaelCortese1]

Definitely an interesting lens. But also confusing... why make this the "Plena" lens? Are they going to remake any of the other primes as "Plena?" Are they setting up for a larger sensor?

[@ElectroTone]

Matt mentions the answer to this in the video. 'Plena' lenses are those 'Exotics' designs, which can _only_ exist in the Nikon Z system. This due to the larger diameter and close distance to the focal plane of the Z mount. IE. one cannot physically squeeze the same level of performance/specifications into any other FF camera system in existence. So Canon, Sony et al. won't be able to make a comparable lens without changing their lens mounts.

[@romanpul]

@@ElectroToneCanon could do the same. The RF mount is only 1mm narrower than the Z mount.

[@MichaelCortese1]

@@ElectroTone this really doesn't have anything to do with what I said

[@keithsandercock1412]

Larger image circle? I can hardly wait for you to declare that how well it will work with your proposed 'larger' sensor.This lens will be an incredible improvement over my beloved 135mm f2 DC

[@michael-masi-2021]

Medium format?

[@migueltrujillo5932]

Did the jump from the D850 to the Z8 with the Plena and a ZTF ll to use my F Exotics as my first mirrorless kit.

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

Hi Matt. Bootiful bokeh! Superb rendering all round. And the price is relatively good, though probably around $3400 🇨🇦. It'll be interesting to see if they continue this "Plena" line. I'd be all over a 105. I wonder if the 35 (1.2?) be in this category?

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Thanks Ray, Yes I don't know what the future holds, but this is a beauty. :)

[@michael-masi-2021]

Yeah, that tracks. $2499 USD (current price on Nikon USA) is $3379 CAD.

[@michael-masi-2021]

​@@MattIrwinPhotographyI'm sure you do know! Haha

[@RaymondParkerPhoto]

@@michael-masi-2021 $3,399.99 at stores like Kerrisdale Camera and Vistek.

[@pfr_buettner]

It's just great, that Nikon solves things optically instead of with software. Awesome! Bokeh, low light... Should be right up your sleeve, too, Matt!

[@leod1671]

Congrats on being chosen by Nikon to try out the new Plena. Lens looks amazing and a must have for portrait shooters.

[@SamGrimes93]

Personally, I think Nikon are happy that theyve nearly completed the lens roadmap, and now they can start to experiment. The essentials are there for it to be a credible system, hopefully these special lenses can be the things that draw new people in

[@RetiredEE]

What a splendid lens! $2499 USD, less than the 85/1.2! I do hope in your in-depth video you have comparisons to the 85/1.2, many of us are wondering how much difference there is, aside from the obvious focal length. Some of us are running the excellent Sigma Art 135/1.8 with an FTZ. Obviously won't be able to match the bokeh to the corners, even if mounted on a native F-mount full frame, but otherwise wonder how they would compare. It would probably be overwhelming, but the Nikon and Sigma Art 105 1.4's are also in that neighborhood, so many fine optics... One question many of us now have is pick up the new Plena or the new Zf, or see what magic appears in the forthcoming Nikon 35 1.2? Will it also be a Plena??? Looking forward yo your review!

[@jensonyan]

Great review! Would love to see this Plena vs 85 1.2! Thanks Matt!

[@UweRoclawski]

Photographer: "Look at these perfect bubbles in the background!" Model: "Omg...I look terrible on this shot!"

[@atom7nine]

Thanks. You're absolutely fabulous. Most detailed ever

[@davidsullivan335]

I wonder how the 85mm 1.2 compares to the ziess 85mm otus, outside of manual focus vs auto?

[@cmpradyumna]

Interesting new Lens! ...... Doesn't matter how great Plena is, for sure, it is nowhere near your extremely passionate, deeply emotional, and lovely energetic presentation of the Z 85mm f1.2 S 🙂

[@bwebmasta1]

Well...looks like I'm going to need plena money 🤑😅💯

[@selectiveimagery]

Oh no, another lens to add to my wish. Darn you Nikon!!!! Thanks Matt as always - Jeff

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

My pleasure Jeff

[@boostedmaniac]

Please do a comparison of the Plena, the F mount 105mm F1.4 and the 85mm F1.2S when you get a chance. Looking forward to more on the Plena! Thanks.

[@OriginalWatchcow]

135 is a focal length that hasn't gotten much love since the 80's. The 70/80-200 f2.8 zooms became popular and common and reduced the need for the once common 135/2.8 prime that so many people had with their 35mm film cameras. There was a fast Ai version, and the only autofocus version i recall was the AF DC-Nikkor. The DC was a stuning performer but not intuitive to use, and most people didn't get on with it well. If you did click with it, the results were otherworldly and difficult to duplicate with any other lens i ever used. This new Plena variant introduces both the dual motors so close range correction can work in a non-linear fashion, and adding the most recent exotic glass formulae and optical formulae eliminates the need for the poorly named "defocus control" that was a manually controlled correction feature for that chromatic aberration issue that all fast prime lenses are prone to. This is a remarkable achievement by nikon, and i have to appreciate it, but that cost is definitely outside my budget.

[@kylezeringue5673]

Looks like the first of the new breed. After the 85 1.2 my buget likely will not havebroom for this one. Leaves me eager to see what is next in Plenaworls! Cheers, Matt. Well done.

[@ZWadePhoto]

Ordered mine the moment I woke up on preorder morning. Plena Preorder preceded proper procedure, aka, I bought before I even brushed my teeth for the day

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Love it.

[@aquienlaluna1]

Did you love it? I’m planning to buy one, but I don’t know if I should go for the 85 1.2

[@ZWadePhoto]

@@aquienlaluna1 personally, I’ve never worried much about out a little cat’s eyes, given the choice between the 2, I end up grabbing the 85 1.2 more often. It wins in sheer beauty of its images. But if I’m shooting in the city at sundown, the perfect bokeh balls in the Plena is pretty cool.

[@4EverBergen]

Haha something tells me that you already knew about this lens when you released your video 3 days ago. Great lens BTW. Maybe I should cancel my order on the 180-600😅

[@4rroby]

I just love your videos! I would love to own this lens someday. I’m still on the the journey of converting to all Z mounts lens. Melbourne looks amazing!

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Thank you so much :)

[@sheeyam]

Hi Matt, i think getting the 135mm f/1.8 PLENA is a smart idea for the Z mount people who wants a 135mm and also dreaming about a getting much larger, heavier, pricier Nikon F 200mm f/2. On Crop mode and DX Z cameras, this lens is ideally a 200mm f/1.8 with high-end glass and coating.

[@Trish12303]

What a beautiful lens!! Thanks for the awesome review!! I do mainly landscape, but this just might have to end up in my bag. 😂

[@k3n12ock]

Lens looks amazing and swore I saw you in the Nikon vid ad for this lens, lol

[@MattIrwinPhotography]

Which ad? 😀

[@PharaohMan007]

Take my money!

[@carlmcneill1139]

When the z6 and z7 first came out a lot of people were disappointed with the focusing system as compared to Sony and Canon. And they weren't all that great until the last firmware update which brought them close to the same level as the z6ii and z7 II. People were saying Nikon was dead. Jared Polin and the Northrups jumped ship. Canon and Sony have some great lenses but they also have a lot of mediocre lenses that are just ok. Nikon put more effort into their lenses than cameras. I know why now. I think Nikon has one of the best lens lineups. The reason why they put the lenses first is because you date the camera but marry the lenses. Cameras are always being replaced because of advances in technology. Lenses can last a lifetime. The z mount is the king of mounts. Nikon knew what they were doing agent they were spending more time on lenses. A lot of people got impatient and left to go to Sony or Canon. Nikon is finally rolling out the camera bodies in the 3rd generation cameras that are up there with the rest. And we have the lens lineup to go with these new bodies. What an exciting time!

[@richarddenise3886]

Whoa! Pretty amazing, if in your esteemed opinion that it may surpass the now legendary Z 85/1.2S !!! Thanks so very much for this presentation on Day 1.

[@MichaelSeneschal]

Looks like this video has more views than the official Nikon one. That’s a win.😊

[@roybixby6135]

Just like the 85mm f1.2 (love it) - But Nikon have forgotten my little LCD screen. And I want one ... 🦘

[@Heppy-k9]

Magnetically Controlled Aperture looks so smooth at 8:24, smooth aperture changes for video is great - would be really cool if it also allows for a fully de-clicked aperture and therefore full control over depth of field (aka defocus control)?

[@sgpork]

this plena line looks good.. interesting times ahead.. looking forward for its future and development... the 85. 35.. 50..etc

[@AshBashSneakers]

Nikon hasn’t made a lens yet that I didn’t want.. it’s so hard to know what to go for 🤣

[@johnforbes4795]

Certainly appears to be a beautiful lens. Due to my use case, I use mostly zoom lenses and sold my quite lovely Sigma 85mm f1.4 DG HSM Art lens when I bought my Z9 and sold the equally stellar Sigma 40mm f1.4 DG HSM Art lens when I bought my Z8. But, given the wonderful Z lenses that I've acquired, I must admit looking longingly at the Nikon Z 50mm f1.2, the Z 85mm f1.2 and now the 135mm f1.8. Well done, Nikon!!

[@GordoFriman]

I'm becoming tired of the new modern standard: "2+ stops of vignetting and cats eye up to the center" (from all brands). Its so refreshing seeing a lens like this...

[@Jrome719]

You must compare it to the F-mount 105mm 1.4 for us who are still holding on to the D850. Is this release the reason for us enthusiasts to make the leap to mirrorless, now?

[@josefmazzeo6628]

This is an awesome lens - I think it will fly off the shelves at the price point in USD ($2500)...Nikon will have to keep up with this demand! Let's see!

[@himalayareaders]

So,we got stunning.👍👍👍

[@jasongold6751]

I guess the super monster lens is your way! Not my choice! So it's sharp! Price? Price? I can guess, chasing Banker and CEO prices of Leica. One word nuts!

[@jean-claudemuller3199]

Plena, an Otus by Nikon !