In August 2018, Nikon introduced the Nikon Z6 and Z7 as its first mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras with an FX (aka full-frame) sensor and a new lens mount, called the Z-mount. The current camera models include the entry-level Nikon Z5, the mid-range Nikon Z6 III, its retro style sibling Nikon Zf, the high-resolution Nikon Z7 II, the high-end yet compact Nikon Z8 and the flagship Nikon Z9 with a 46 megapixel sensor and 8K video.
This page provides an overview of the growing catalog of Z-mount FX lenses. These are mostly autofocus lenses, but selected manual focus lenses may also be included. Manual focus lenses are marked by an asterisk (*), purely mechanical lenses with no digital coupling to the camera by a double asterisk (**). Z-mount lenses with a smaller DX image circle are listed separately.
For every lens, the following major characteristics are given:
- Focal length.
- Maximum aperture. It has a strong influence on the lighting conditions under which the lens can be used, and how shallow the depth of field can be. Fast lenses also tend to be much bigger, heavier, and more expensive. Green labels indicate fast lenses (> f/2), red labels indicate slow lenses (< f/4).
- Filter size. It serves as a representative of the length, diameter and weight of the lens. Green labels indicate compact lenses (filter size < 60 mm), red labels indicate big lenses (> 70 mm).
- Minimum focus distance (MFD). It has a major influence on the magnification that can be achieved, as well as the depth of field.
- Another important point is of course the price, but it is different in every market and currency. Instead, plenty of links to independent reviews are provided to help you find the best lens for your needs.
1 Prime lenses
Lenses with a fixed focal length.
1.1 Fisheye lenses
Ultra wide angle lenses with purposeful strong distortions.
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews |
1.2 Wide angle lenses
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Laowa | AF | 10 mm | 2.8 | Zero-D FF | 77 | 0.12 m | OL |
| Viltrox | AF | 16 mm | 1.8 | Z | 77 mm | 0.27 m | OL |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 20 mm | 1.8 | S | 77 mm | 0.20 m | CL, LT |
| Viltrox | AF | 20 mm | 2.8 | Z | 52 mm | 0.19 m | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24 mm | 1.8 | S | 72 mm | 0.25 m | CL, LT |
| Viltrox | AF | 24 mm | 1.8 | Z | 55 mm | 0.30 m | CL |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 26 mm | 2.8 | 52 mm | 0.20 m | CL, LT, TP | |
| Viltrox | AF | 28 mm | 1.8 | Z | 55 mm | 0.37 m | TP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 28 mm | 2.8 | 52 mm | 0.33 m | CL | |
| TTArtisan | AF | 32 mm | 2.8 | 39 mm | 0.35 m | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 35 mm | 1.4 | 62 mm | 0.27 m | CL, TP | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 35 mm | 1.8 | S | 62 mm | 0.25 m | CL, DP, LT, OL |
| Viltrox | AF | 35 mm | 1.8 | Z | 55 mm | 0.40 m | CL, TP |
| Yongnuo | YN | 35 mm | 2 | Z DF DSM | 52 mm | 0.35 m |
1.3 Standard lenses
Lenses with a focal length around the image sensor diagonal of 43 mm, delivering very natural looking images.
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 40 mm | 2 | 52 mm | 0.29 m | CL, LT | |
| Viltrox | AF | 40 mm | 2.5 | Z | 52 mm | 0.34 m | OL |
| *Voigtländer | Nokton | 50 mm | 1.0 | 62 mm | 0.45 m | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 50 mm | 1.2 | S | 82 mm | 0.45 m | CL, LT |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 50 mm | 1.4 | 62 mm | 0.37 m | ||
| 7Artisans | AF | 50 mm | 1.8 | 62 mm | 0.50 m | ||
| Meike | AF | 50 mm | 1.8 | 58 mm | 0.63 m | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 50 mm | 1.8 | S | 62 mm | 0.40 m | CL, LT, OL |
| Viltrox | AF | 50 mm | 1.8 | Z | 55 mm | 0.55 m | CL, LT |
| *Voigtländer | APO-Lanthar | 50 mm | 2 | 52 mm | 0.45 m | CL | |
| Yongnuo | YN | 50 mm | 1.8 | Z DF DSM | 58 mm | 0.45 m | |
| *Nikon | Nikkor Z | 58 mm | 0.95 | S Noct | 82 mm | 0.50 m | CL |
1.4 Telephoto lenses
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| TTArtisan | AF | 75 mm | 2.0 | 62 mm | 0.75 m | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 85 mm | 1.2 | S | 82 mm | 0.85 m | CL, TP |
| Meike | AF | 85 mm | 1.4 | 77 mm | 0.98 m | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 85 mm | 1.8 | S | 67 mm | 0.76 m | CL, LT, OL |
| Viltrox | AF | 85 mm | 1.8 | Z | 72 mm | 0.80 m | |
| Yongnuo | YN | 85 mm | 1.8 | Z DF DSM | 58 mm | 0.80 m | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 135 mm | 1.8 | S Plena | 82 mm | 0.82 m | CL, TP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 400 mm | 2.8 | TC VR S | n/a | 2.50 m | CL, TP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 400 mm | 4.5 | VR S | 95 mm | 2.50 m | CL, LT, TP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 600 mm | 4 | TC VR S | n/a | 4.30 m | CL, TP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 600 mm | 6.3 | VR S | n/a | 4.00 m | CL |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 800 mm | 6.3 | VR S | n/a | 5.00 m | CL |
1.5 Macro lenses
Lenses with a small minimum focus distance and a high magnification.
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z MC | 50 mm | 2.8 | 46 mm | CL | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z MC | 105 mm | 2.8 | VR S | 62 mm | CL |
2 Zoom lenses
Lenses with a variable focal length.
2.1 Wide angle zoom lenses
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 14-24 mm | 2.8 | S | (112) mm | 0.28 m | CL, DP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 14-30 mm | 4 | S | 82 mm | 0.28 m | CL, LT |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 17-28 mm | 2.8 | 67 mm | 0.19 m | TP | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24-50 mm | 4-6.3 | 52 mm | 0.35 m | CL |
2.2 Standard zoom lenses
Zoom range from moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto.
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24-70 mm | 2.8 | S | 82 mm | 0.38 m | CL, DP, LT |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24-70 mm | 4 | S | 72 mm | 0.30 m | CL, LT |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24-105 mm | S | ||||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24-120 mm | 4 | S | 77 mm | 0.35 m | CL, TP |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 28-75 mm | 2.8 | 67 mm | 0.19 m | CL, LT | |
| Tamron | Di III VXD G2 | 28-75 mm | 2.8 | 67 mm | 0.18-0.38 m | CL | |
| Tamron | Di III VXD | 35-150 mm | 2-2.8 | 82 mm | 0.33-0.85 m |
2.3 Superzoom lenses
Like standard zooms, but with an approximately 10x zoom range.
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 24-200 mm | 4-6.3 | VR | 67 mm | 0.50 m | CL, OL |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 28-400 mm | 4-8 | VR | 77 mm | 0.20-1.20 m | CL, TP |
2.4 Telephoto zoom lenses
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Tamron | Di III VC VXD | 50-400 mm | 4.5-6.3 | 67 mm | 0.25-1.50 m | CL | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 70-180 mm | 2.8 | 67 mm | 0.27-0.85 m | CL, TP | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 70-200 mm | 2.8 | VR S | 77 mm | 0.50 m | CL, LT |
| Tamron | Di III RXD | 70-300 mm | 4.5-6.3 | 67 mm | 0.80-1.50 m | CL | |
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 100-400 mm | 4.5-5.6 | VR S | 77 mm | 0.75-0.98 m | CL, TP |
| Tamron | Di III VC VXD | 150-500 mm | 5-6.7 | 82 mm | 0.60-1.80 m | ||
| Nikon | Nikkor Z | 180-600 mm | 5.6-6.3 | VR | 95 mm | 1.30- m | CL, TP |
3 Teleconverters
Teleconverters extend the focal length of matching telephoto lenses by a certain factor.
| Lens | Filter ⌀ | MFD | Reviews | ||||
| Nikon | TC-1.4x | 1.4x | n/a | n/a | CL | ||
| Nikon | TC-2.0x | 2x | n/a | n/a | CL |
References
The linked reviews are by Amateur Photographer (AP), CameraLabs (CL), DPReview (DP), LensTip (LT), OpticalLimits (OL), The Phoblographer (TP), and others. LensTip and OpticalLimits focus on laboratory testing, the others on real-world photography.