Organizing backgrounds beautifully to highlight the subject: 7Artisans MAX AF 135mm F1.8 for Nikon Z-mount goes on sale June 5

Shouten Kobo will release the 7Artisans MAX AF 135mm F1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount on June 5, 2026.

This product is a full-frame compatible autofocus telephoto prime lens. With its 135mm focal length and fast F1.8 aperture, it allows users to elegantly separate the subject from the background. It is suitable for a wide range of shooting styles, from portraits and distant landscapes to close-ups of flowers and small objects.

The lens provides a smooth, soft bokeh that emphasizes facial expressions and gestures in portraiture, dramatic compression for street photography, and textured background separation for table photos.

Commemorative Gift: 7Artisans UV Filter 82mm

To celebrate the launch, the first 50 customers who purchase from the Shouten Kobo online store or their official e-commerce sites (Rakuten, YAHOO! Shopping) will receive a 7Artisans UV Filter 82mm. *Limited quantity available; promotion ends while supplies last.

Expressive Power of 135mm F1.8

The 135mm medium telephoto angle is ideal for framing specific subjects and creating a large, creamy background blur. The large F1.8 aperture allows for effective light gathering in low-light conditions, creating dramatic depth and imagery.

Close-Focus Capability

While medium telephoto lenses often require significant working distance, this lens achieves a minimum focus distance of 0.68m. This allows for versatility in photographing accessories, crafts, and flowers, alongside portraiture.

Quiet and Smooth Autofocus

Equipped with a Stepping Motor (STM), the lens provides quiet and smooth autofocus performance. It supports face and eye detection with high speed and stability, making it suitable for both stills and video. It also supports full-time manual focus, allowing for fine-tuned adjustments even in AF mode.

Beautiful Bokeh and Light Effects

Featuring a 12-blade circular aperture, the lens produces smooth, natural circular bokeh. When capturing light sources, it also creates an impressive 12-point sunstar effect.

Sophisticated Optical Design

Constructed with 16 elements in 13 groups—including 6 ED lenses and 5 high-refractive lenses—the design effectively corrects aberrations. Nano-multi-coating minimizes flare and ghosting.

Operability and Customization

The lens features an AF/MF switch and two function buttons. The optimized multi-function control ring for Z-mount can be assigned to aperture, ISO, or exposure compensation. It includes a USB Type-C port on the mount for firmware updates.

Durable Design

Constructed from aircraft-grade aluminum, the lens is built for durability and corrosion resistance. It includes an anti-fouling coating and rubber sealing at the mount for dust-resistant performance.