Nikon AF DC-NIKKOR 135mm f/2D Lens

The Nikon AF DC-NIKKOR 135mm f/2D is a premium telephoto prime lens designed for portrait specialists and creative photographers. What makes this lens truly unique is its Defocus Control (DC) feature, which allows you to adjust the degree of spherical aberration to creatively control the quality of background or foreground blur. This gives photographers the ability to produce exceptionally smooth, creamy bokeh and beautifully isolated subjects in portrait photography.

With a fast f/2 maximum aperture, the lens performs exceptionally well in low-light conditions and provides a very shallow depth of field for striking subject separation. The 135mm focal length offers flattering perspective compression — ideal for portraits, fashion and detailed close-ups.

Optically, the lens is constructed with 7 elements in 6 groups, delivering sharp, high-contrast images across the frame. The internal focusing system ensures fast and quiet autofocus and maintains a constant lens length during focusing. Full-time manual focus override allows for precise fine-tuning whenever needed.

The construction is solid and professional-grade, with a durable metal barrel and smooth focus and aperture rings. A built-in retractable lens hood adds convenience and further protects against flare.

Key Features

The AF DC-NIKKOR 135mm f/2D is regarded as one of Nikon’s finest portrait lenses, delivering distinctive bokeh rendering and outstanding optical performance for photographers who want full creative control over background and foreground blur.