The Nikon 135mm f/2 DC: A Lens So Good It Became King

Shop B&H: https://bhpho.to/450x5nR Get Aperty Here! https://skylum.evyy.net/c/3971846/2040463/3255 Join this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSUr39nm0zkUyQf7p0ZClwA/join In this episode of Legends of Nikon we pay our respects to the Kind of Bokeh, the Nikon 135mm f/2 DC The Nikon 135mm f/2D DC (Defocus Control) is a legendary portrait lens renowned for its ability to create breathtakingly soft, defocused backgrounds while delivering incredible sharpness on the subject. Featuring a fast f/2 aperture, this lens excels in low light and offers outstanding subject isolation with beautiful bokeh. Its 135mm focal length provides flattering compression, making it perfect for portraits, headshots, and fine art photography. What makes this lens truly unique is Nikon's innovative Defocus Control (DC) technology. With the ability to adjust spherical aberrations in the foreground or background, photographers can customize the quality and style of the bokeh, resulting in a dreamy, artistic effect that sets images apart. Designed for Nikon F-mount DSLRs, the 135mm f/2D DC features premium optics that ensure sharp, vibrant images with minimal distortion or chromatic aberration. Its long focal length and fast aperture make it ideal for isolating subjects and achieving a cinematic look. Built with a robust, professional-grade construction, this lens is reliable for demanding shoots and long-term use. The 135mm f/2D DC is compact and lightweight for its class, making it easy to handle during portrait sessions or on-location shoots. With a manual aperture ring and precise focusing controls, it appeals to photographers who value creative flexibility. A favorite among portrait and wedding photographers, the Nikon 135mm f/2D DC is a classic lens that blends exceptional performance with unmatched artistic possibilities. ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ 🅶🅴🅰🆁 🆁🆄🅽🅳🅾🆆🅽 Nikon Z9 Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S Davinci Resolve Adobe Lightroom Classic Luminar Neo Apple Studio M1 Max Apple Studio Display ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ 🅣🅐🅖🅢 #photography #nikon #cameraman #aperty #photographer #portraitphotography #portrait #portraitart ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ ⊖ 𝑭𝑻𝑪 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒓 Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through those links. These links will not cost you anymore on any purchases, but rather the sellers will pay out a small commission to ZWade Photo LLC. So, it's a great way to support the channel! 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑳 𝑩𝑰𝑶 I'm ZWade the ZWade in ZWade Photo and I pride myself on having the most honest, no BS photography content on my channel where you can laugh, learn, consume photography in live photoshoots, get the latest news in informative yet comedic format, or maybe fill that itch to see a review for or watch before you buy photography tech such as cameras, lenses, and photography accessories. 𝑺𝑶𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑳𝑺 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑻𝑨𝑪𝑻 zwadephotosales@gmail.com www.zwadephoto.com