Nikon 135mm f1.8 S Plena : All Hail the New "King of Bokeh"

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Nikon 135mm f/1.8 S Plena: A New Era of Bokeh
The Nikon 135mm f/1.8 S Plena has cemented itself as one of the must have lenses for portrait and creative photography with it's ability to produce stunning near-circular bokeh that envelops the entire frame, even at its widest aperture of f/1.8.

The Plena is also the first Nikon lens to feature Meso Amorphous and ARNEO coatings, which help to reduce chromatic aberration and flare, even in challenging backlight conditions. This makes it possible to capture sharp, high-contrast images with impeccable rendering of subtle skin textures and intricate hair details.

In addition to its exceptional optical performance, the Plena is also a well-built and versatile lens. It features a robust weather-sealed design, making it ideal for use in a variety of shooting conditions. The lens is also relatively lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around and use for extended periods of time.
In this video we hit the streets of Singapore, testing out the lens at nighttime and also how it renders for video, plus I compare it to the Canon RF 135mm 1.8 L IS USM, a fabulous lens in it's own right.

Special thanks to Grand Bazaar Asia | Mehmet Gul and Bahri Pasa for their kindness and hospitality. if you are in Singapore check them out at 61 Bussorah Street Singapore 199477
Also Chevy's Bar
247 Beach Rd, Singapore 189756

Chapter markers
00:00 Intro
00:52 Photos from Haji Lane Singapore
01:33 Turkish Novelty Shop
02:33 4K Video Test with Plena
03:12 Indoor Portrait Session
04:22 Low light video and Photo Performance
05:27 Lightroom: Compare Canon RF 135mm to Nikon 135 Plena
09:55 Lightroom: Closer look at Plena Images
12:07 Conclusion

Videographer: Zacky Tessensohn
Camera: Sony ZV-E1, Nikon Z9, Nikkor 24-70 f2.8 S, Nikkor 135 f1.8 Plena
Sennheiser AVX
Edited On MacStudio M2 MAX
Mac Studio Display
Lights: Aputure 300X Amaran T2c, Amaran F21c, Amaran COB 60X, Amaran P60c
Display Cabinet: Terravault
Chair and Desk: Secret Lab