Nikon 135mm f 2 DC User's Manual
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Master the art of portraiture with the Nikon 135mm f/2 DC lens, renowned for its exceptional sharpness and industry-leading bokeh control. This guide details how the unique Defocus Image Control system allows photographers to precisely adjust background softness—turning complex backdrops into smooth washes of color without compromising subject clarity. Ideal for professional portraitists, nature photographers, and anyone seeking ultra-refined image separation and unparalleled optical performance.
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Nikon 135mm f/2 DC The King of Bokeh (1990-) © 2009 Ken Rockwell.com. All rights reserved. Intro Specs Performance Recommendations
Nikon AF DC-NIKKOR 135mm f/2 D (72mm filters, 28.9oz/818g, about $1,300). enlarge. I'd get it new or used at at Adorama or B&H Photo Video, new at Amazon, or used at e Bay. The 135 DC is a limited-production lens, and therefore hard to find in stock; you have to order it and wait. It helps me keep adding this site when you get yours from these links, thanks! Ken.
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Introduction top Intro Specs Performance Recommendations The Nikon AF 135mm f/2 DC is Nikon's, and arguably the world's, greatest portrait lens. It has a very similar smaller brother, the 105mm f/2 DC. The 135mm DC is also Nikon's sharpest 135mm lens, and an extraordinarily great lens for nature and landscape photography. It is worlds sharper and freer from spherical aberration than any of the the old manual focus 135mm f/2 lenses.
The hood is the best built-in hood I've ever used. It is metal, and it locks into position so it doesn't shrivel down like most other built-in hoods.
You have to move a ring to get to manual focus mode, and once
you do, manual focus is fantastic. Search Amazon:
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Manual Details
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Pages | 12 |
| File Size | 718.60 KB |
| Published | June 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I optimize bokeh using the Defocus Image Control (DIC) ring?
Set the DIC ring to the same aperture you are shooting at, and move it by pressing the unlock button on the left. Setting it to 'R' softens the background.
Is the 135mm f/2 DC a soft-focus lens?
No, it is not a soft-focus lens; only the unfocused parts of the image are made softer. The in-focus part remains ultra sharp.
What is important when using defocus control?
Always focus after setting the Defocus Image Control (DIC). Also, be careful with having out-of-focus objects directly in front of your subject or in the foreground.
Can I set the DIC manually?
Yes, you can adjust the lens to move between auto and manual focus by pressing the unlocking button on the left.