where there’s smoke there’s fire

I will not bother you with meaningless paragraphs explaining the meaning of the word Plena – we have plenty of clickbait websites that will just do that. Here are a few hints from the video:

• Very large lens
• Prime lens
• Appears to be a portrait lens
• Bubble bokeh
• The Plena engraving is similar to the Noct

B&H categorizes Plena as a lens:

Nikon is expected to announce two new lenses this year that are still listed on their latest lens roadmap:

• NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens (S-Line)
• NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S lens (S-Line)

A while back we also had some rumors for Nikon coming up with a new lens with defocus control similar to the Nikon AF DC Nikkor 135mm f/2.0D lens for F-mount:

I will jump straight to the rumors – now, I have to be careful when reporting rumors, because the Rumors Police will get me again:) I think Plena will be a new 135mm f/1.8 lens, possibly with defocus control (as many of you already suggested in the comments section of the previous post). I am still waiting on a confirmation and will keep you updated. Stay tuned!

Oh yes, another rumor – it will be very expensive (Plena’expensive):

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