Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 Plena Review and Test Shooting

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  • So I FINALLY got my hands on one of the amazing Nikkor Z 135 f/1.8 Plena lenses to test with my Nikon Z9! My local shop had one to rent so I took it out into the night of Tokyo for a night portrait session with a model. This lens was great fun to test out, as it creates gorgeous bokkeh balls out of any lights you may find behind your subject. Such an amazing lens I hope to be able to use again in the near future!
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  • @robertcolby5250
    @robertcolby5250 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Nice review - beautiful images and video. 135mm is a challenging focal length, but the images coming from the Z9/Plena pairing look amazing . Thanks for your video.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your nice comment! I think with a few more tries I would get used to using it, but ya, the lens and the Z9 are an amazing combination!

  • @johncalhoun4806
    @johncalhoun4806 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Playing a little catch up on this review....just scored a used copy of this lens as well as the 105/1.4 within the last month. You confirmed my initial concerns about the 135mm focal length and the distance it will force between you and your subject. Granted, I won't be in congested public places making communication difficult or awkward...but something I'll be cognizant of. So - thanks for the nice review and calling out some technical things to consider.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the nice comment!! It is an amazing lens for sure, just has a few things to be aware of when using it, that’s all. Hope you get amazing shots with it!!!

  • @stebobrown2893
    @stebobrown2893 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for an informative presentation of this lens. It's a really good over view with quality examples. One thing I found very distracting in your opening presentation the in and out zoom cuts you were doing, too many of them. It drew my focus away from what you were saying. Besides that, great video, Thanks!

    • @halayko
      @halayko 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for checking out the video and for the feedback. I’ll keep that in mind for the next time I’m editing a similar video. Cheers!!

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Replied from my second channel, haha. Sorry.

  • @TorToroPorco
    @TorToroPorco 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice images, loved the background music as well.

  • @visionz_n_media
    @visionz_n_media 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I want this lens, but like you said, it is not cheap. After I’ve already purchased the 85mm 1.2, and two other lenses for another system, my wife is on the lookout for any and all packages 😅. Great images and video.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think you are in very good hands with the 85mm 1.2 for now! That is an amazing lens as well that is also on my Christmas list!
      And thanks for liking the images and video! Much appreciated.

    • @indrajitadvani3742
      @indrajitadvani3742 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh man I'm in the same box as you. Sigh

  • @merkin22
    @merkin22 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've had this lens for a couple of weeks now; I think it's brilliant. FWIW that ring is not an aperture ring it's a function ring -- you can assign a vast number of functions to it, as you choose (which I'm sure you know). But I agree with you, having that ring on other Z lenses I own, assigning aperture to it just asks for nudging it by mistake and not noticing (been there done that). I too assign nothing to the ring; though with tripod work, say with super telephotos for wildlife, I do use it for things I want to switch quickly and want to avoid the i button or jumping into a menu. I definitely hear you re shooting portraits with a 135, but can a con of a lens be the actual focal length of that lens? :) Cheers!

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for checking out the video and I am happy you like the lens! If I had the recourses I would probably pick one up, but for me at the moment it would be a very very luxury item. Good luck with your shooting!!

  • @timurhant469
    @timurhant469 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No Vignetting is a big advantage if you do Panoramas, especially for weddings, environmental portraits and such.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@timurhant469 I’m sure it would be! Thanks for the comment ❤️

  • @kmulhall8233
    @kmulhall8233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The bokeh is too bright and distracting. My eye keeps being drawn to it vs the model. I’ve noticed this with all the sample work with this lens.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When shooting at night with bright lights in the background that will tend to happen for sure, especially if any of these lights are white I could see it being distracting for some for sure.

  • @uhoh7541
    @uhoh7541 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. Have this arriving next week, thanks for adding on to my excitement. Just hope the 135 focal range works for me.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! I hope it arrives sooner than expected. It is an amazing lens!

  • @gromenteal2133
    @gromenteal2133 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those round balls out of focus it self worth every penny.

  • @johnz4412
    @johnz4412 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I decided to keep my Z85mm f/1.8 over getting the f/1.2, and am glad. I'll use that money for this lens, which will give me much different images. As always, I appreciate your real life reviews.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!!
      I did the same thing, just didn’t pick up the 135mm in the end because it puts me a little too far back like I said in the video. Hope you love yours though!

  • @kmulhall8233
    @kmulhall8233 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The bokeh is too bright and distracting. My eye keeps being drawn to it vs the model. I’ve noticed this with all the sample work with this lens.

  • @indrajitadvani3742
    @indrajitadvani3742 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As always - great reviews and photos Jason. Thank you. I bought the 85mm f/1.2 six months ago so can't justify buying the 135mm but yes it looks great.

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the super nice comment! The 85mm f/1.2 is an AMAZING lens and I am sure it will serve you well! Good luck with your shooting!!

  • @tinshum7412
    @tinshum7412 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful portraits.
    This lens is a beast. Not easy to harness.
    👍

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tinshum7412 Thanks!! Yes, it is a beast of a lens, very nice but as you say, not easy to have on a harness for a long time for sure.

  • @gw2k66
    @gw2k66 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome pictures and video. Thank for sharing.

  • @KibbitUpIt
    @KibbitUpIt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing photos! You're a true pro

  • @randygerber1565
    @randygerber1565 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was amazing. WOW

  • @Porf88
    @Porf88 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jason, we need to do something about the sound

    • @jasonhalaykophotography
      @jasonhalaykophotography  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can mail me an expensive mic if you like, hahaha.
      I know it's not perfect. Doing what I can at the moment. Thanks for taking the time to suggest ways to improve. Honestly appreciate it!

    • @Porf88
      @Porf88 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jasonhalaykophotography good luck, bro