The Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z Lens for Nikon Z-mount is a telephoto prime lens highly favored by portrait photographers for its strong compression, impressive sharpness, and reliable autofocus performance. It features a VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focus system that delivers fast, quiet operation—ideal for smooth, distraction-free studio work.
With a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture, the lens excels in low-light conditions and produces beautifully soft bokeh, making it a great choice for outdoor and creative portraiture. Two customizable Fn buttons allow quick access to your preferred settings, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Additionally, a multilayer nanocoating helps protect the lens from water, dust, and smudges, ensuring durability and consistent performance in a variety of shooting environments.
Minimized Focus Breathing, Quick AF Performance
- Minimized focus shift allows smoother video transitions.
- Breathing reduction contributes to more consistent framing.
- Driving autofocus performance is Viltrox's patented HyperVCM motor, which the company claims delivers 150% faster focusing than traditional STM motors.
Superb Optical Design
- Two high refractive index lenses and four extra-low dispersion lenses are utilized throughout the lens's optical construction, which overall features fourteen elements in nine groups for effectively reducing distortion and minimizing chromatic aberration. Simultaneously, this design enhances image quality and contrast, helping to create photos with accurate color reproduction.
- Its 2.4' minimum focusing distance allows capturing detailed, close-up images.
- An eleven-blade diaphragm and f/1.8 maximum aperture help produce creamy and circular bokeh, even in low light.
Proven Durability
An advanced dust- and moisture-resistant design helps protect the AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB Z from any water droplets or dust that could negatively impact its internal components.
The front lens element features a water- and stain-resistant coating for repelling liquids and fingerprints from sticking.
The lens's magnesium-aluminum alloy structure further heightens its reliability and helps ensure minor impacts won't compromise its performance.
Additional Lens Benefits
- Customizable Fn buttons, a multi-function ring, and a focus limiter are all featured on the lens barrel, giving users exceptional control of their settings right at their fingertips.
- USB-C port for quick and easy firmware updates.
- 92mm filter thread for wide compatibility with lens accessories.
