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Series E 135mm f/2.8

  • 135mm
  • f/2.8
  • Telephoto
  • 395 g
  • Min focus 1 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8 is a short telephoto telephoto lens covering 135mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

This 135mm f/2.8 short-telephoto prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8 specifications

Brand
Nikon
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
135mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Telephoto
Released
1981
Optical construction
4 elements in 4 groups
Autofocus motor
none
Minimum focus distance
1 m
Filter thread
52 mm
Weight
395 g
Length
88.5 mm
Diameter
62.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8?

At 135mm this is a short telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:

  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings
  • Isolating subjects from the background

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 135mm 15.2° 18.2°
APS-C 1.5x 203mm 10.2° 12.2°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8 use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8?

It is a fixed 135mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 135mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.

What is the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 203mm on full frame, with a 10.2° horizontal and 12.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Nikon Series E 135mm f/2.8 fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands

All Nikon F lenses

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