Hold the press – Nikon has acquired RED Digital Cinema Cameras, the darling of Hollywood! Actually, that’s old news; it happened more than a year ago. But putting its money where its mouth is, or perhaps vice versa, Nikon has shown commitment to the cause by designing its first-ever full-frame cine lens, the Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ.
What’s PZ? That’ll be Power Zoom, for silky-smooth transitions when you’re zooming in and out. If you know cine lenses, you know that they’re often big, bulky, heavy, and horrifically expensive. The new Nikon zoom certainly isn’t a lightweight at 1210g / 2lb 10.7oz (with tripod foot), but it’s easily manageable for run-and-gun videography, and sets its sights on being one of the best lenses for filmmakers and videography on the market.
