AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D
- 135mm
- f/2.0
- Prime
- 815 g
- Min focus 1.1 m
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Quick answer
Telephoto portrait lens with the same Defocus Control ring as the 105mm DC, introduced in 1990. It is large, heavy and uses screw-drive focusing.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Defocus Control ring
- Metal build
Cons
- About 815g
- Screw-drive autofocus
- No stabilization
Verdict
A specialist portrait telephoto. Expect to learn the DC ring before getting the most from it.
About this lens
This 135mm f/2 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.
Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 135mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1990
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.1 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 815 g
- Length
- 120 mm
- Diameter
- 79 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D?
- Portraits
- Wedding and event telephoto
- Background blur experiments
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the DC ring on the Nikon AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D?
It sets spherical aberration to soften foreground or background blur. It works best at wide apertures and gives a noticeably different blur from a normal lens.
Does the AF DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2D autofocus on modern Nikon cameras?
Autofocus works only on DSLRs with an in-body focus motor, for example the D7500, D750, D500 and D850. On D3xxx and D5xxx bodies and on Z cameras with the FTZ adapter, focus is manual.
Can the 135mm f/2D DC be used on Z cameras?
Yes, through the FTZ or FTZ II adapter, but autofocus is not available because the adapter has no focus-drive coupling. Use focus peaking and magnified live view.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
