Nikon 135mm f2D DC is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon 135mm f2D DC lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 135mm f2D DC is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f2D DC Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF Nikkor 135mm f2D DC lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
Autofocus |
Aperture Ring |
Distance Scale |
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
Hood supplied |
Fast Aperture |
Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Nikon 135mm f2D DC is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a maximum diameter of 79mm and total length of 120mm. It weighs 815g / 28.7 oz.
Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 135mm f2D DC:
Focal Range
Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a fixed focal length of 135mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 202.5mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon 135mm f2D DC doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Nikon 135mm f2D DC With Optical Image Stabilization
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
Nikon 135mm f2D DC has a max aperture of F2.0 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.
Optical Formula
Nikon 135mm f2D DC's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 6 groups .
Lens Hood
Nikon 135mm f2D DC comes with a built-in lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
Nikon 135mm f2D DC is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon 135mm f2D DC
Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 135mm f2D DC amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 135mm f2D DC Lens
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