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Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS

Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS

Rental Price: $ 85.00/day

Electronic Power Zoom (PZ): Smooth, consistent, and speed-adjustable electronic zoom mechanism, allowing for precise and professional zoom operation.

Constant F4 Aperture: Unchanging maximum aperture of F4 across the entire focal range, maintaining consistent exposure when zooming.

Optical SteadyShot (OSS): Integrated optical stabilization technology, helping minimize camera shake, ideal for handheld and shoulder-mounted shooting.

Ideal for Video (Cine/Video Focused): Designed with separate Focus, Zoom, and Iris control rings (three control rings) and minimized Focus Breathing (change in angle of view when focusing).

XD/SSM Autofocus: Utilizes linear motors (XD Linear Motor) or SSM (Super Sonicwave Motor) for fast, precise, and quiet autofocus.

Full-Frame Coverage: Delivers excellent sharpness across the entire Full-frame sensor.

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Description

The Sony FE PZ 28–135mm F4 G OSS (SELP28135G) is a professional full-frame E-mount power zoom lens designed specifically for high-quality video and cinema production.

Covering a versatile 28–135mm focal range with a constant F4 aperture, the lens provides everything from wide establishing shots to tight interview and telephoto framing without changing lenses.

Unlike conventional photographic zoom lenses, the SELP28135G was engineered around the requirements of professional filmmaking. It features a dedicated power zoom system, independent zoom, focus, and iris rings, Optical SteadyShot stabilization, quiet operation, and Sony’s Smooth Motion Optics design to minimize focus breathing and image shift during zooming.

Key Features

  • 28–135mm versatile zoom range
  • Full-frame Sony E-mount
  • Constant F4 maximum aperture
  • Professional power zoom system
  • Independent zoom, focus, and iris rings
  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  • Smooth, quiet zoom operation
  • Smooth, quiet autofocus and iris operation
  • Minimized focus breathing
  • Minimized focus shifting while zooming
  • Internal focusing
  • 9-blade circular aperture
  • Nano AR Coating
  • ED and Super ED optical elements
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant construction
  • 95mm filter thread
  • Supplied tripod collar/support
  • Designed for HD and 4K production

Professional Power Zoom

The biggest advantage of the SELP28135G is its smooth power zoom system.

Zoom speed can be precisely controlled, allowing operators to create slow cinematic zooms, smooth reframing movements, or faster zoom transitions. The zoom direction can also be reversed to match the operator’s preferred control configuration.

Sony uses a Super Sonic wave Motor drive system to provide smooth and quiet zoom operation, making the lens particularly useful when recording production audio.

Independent Zoom, Focus & Iris Controls

The lens provides dedicated physical control rings for:

  • Zoom
  • Focus
  • Iris

This gives camera operators direct control over the three primary lens functions without relying entirely on camera menus or electronic controls.

The focus ring can also be switched between autofocus and manual operation by sliding the focus ring, providing quick access to manual focus when required.

Constant F4 Aperture

The constant F4 aperture remains available throughout the entire 28–135mm zoom range.

This means exposure and depth of field remain consistent while zooming, which is especially important for professional video production.

The 9-blade circular aperture also provides smooth and natural-looking out-of-focus areas.

Smooth Motion Optics

Sony designed the SELP28135G with its Smooth Motion Optics (SMO) concept specifically for motion-picture production.

The optical and mechanical design minimizes:

  • Focus breathing
  • Focus shifting during zooming
  • Axial image displacement
  • Changes in the optical axis during zooming

These characteristics make the lens much better suited to professional video than a typical still-photography zoom.

Optical SteadyShot

Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) uses gyro sensors and lens-based stabilization to compensate for camera movement.

This is particularly useful for:

  • Handheld shooting
  • Documentary production
  • Event coverage
  • ENG-style operation
  • Shoulder-mounted cameras
  • Mobile production setups

The stabilization system works particularly well when the lens is used with a compatible Sony camera body.

Image Quality

The optical design incorporates 18 elements in 12 groups, including ED and Super ED glass along with aspherical elements.

Sony’s Nano AR Coating helps reduce flare and ghosting while maintaining contrast and clarity in difficult lighting conditions.

The result is a professional zoom lens capable of delivering consistent image quality throughout its wide focal-length range.

Applications

The Sony FE PZ 28–135mm F4 G OSS is ideal for:

  • Narrative filmmaking
  • Commercial production
  • Corporate videos
  • Interviews
  • Documentary production
  • Broadcast
  • Live events
  • Weddings
  • News and ENG production
  • Music videos
  • Educational productions
  • Church and event filming
  • Sports production
  • Multi-camera production
  • Studio production
  • Gimbal and handheld shooting

Ideal for Sony FX-Series Cameras

This lens is an especially strong match for Sony’s professional cinema cameras.

Recommended combinations include:

  • Sony FX6
  • Sony FX9
  • Sony FX3
  • Sony BURANO
  • Sony Alpha full-frame cameras
  • Sony PXW-FS7 and other compatible professional E-mount cameras

The lens was specifically developed for professional full-frame and Super 35 motion-picture cameras, making it a natural choice for Sony cinema-camera rental packages.

What’s Included

A standard KR Camera Rental package can include:

  • Sony FE PZ 28–135mm F4 G OSS lens
  • Lens hood
  • Front lens cap
  • Rear lens cap
  • Lens case
  • Tripod collar/support

Sony lists the ALC-SH135 square bayonet lens hood, front and rear caps, and case as supplied accessories.

Why Rent the Sony FE PZ 28–135mm?

The SELP28135G is one of the most practical professional zoom lenses for Sony cinema-camera productions.

Its combination of 28–135mm coverage, constant F4 aperture, power zoom, optical stabilization, independent lens controls, and video-optimized optics makes it particularly useful for productions where changing lenses is impractical.

For interviews, documentaries, events, corporate productions, and multi-camera shoots, the 28–135mm range can cover the majority of commonly used focal lengths with a single lens.

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