Best lenses for Nikon Z: Top Picks
Our catalogue lists 111 lenses for Nikon Z. Every lens we list for this mount.
How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.
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1.Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S II
24-70mm · f/2.8 · Nikon Z
A 2025 second-generation Z standard zoom with an internal zoom design, so the barrel does not extend. It uses 77mm filters and is built for hybrid stills and video work.
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2.Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
16-50mm · f/2.8 · Nikon Z
Nikon's DX zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and VR, announced as Nikon's first f/2.8 zoom for the DX Z lineup, introduced in 2025. It weighs about 330g and focuses as close as 0.15m at 16mm.
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3.Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2 SE
40mm · f/2.0 · Nikon Z
Special-edition version of the Z 40mm f/2 with retro styling matched to the Z fc, introduced in 2022. It is a small, light normal prime.
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4.Nikon Nikkor 400mm F4.5 VR S
400mm · f/4.5 · Nikon Z
Nikon's compact Z-mount 400mm f/4.5 with VR and a 95mm filter thread, introduced in 2022. At about 1.25kg it is far lighter than the 400mm f/2.8.
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5.Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm F2
40mm · f/2.0 · Nikon Z
A compact, lightweight standard prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a stepping focus motor.
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6.Nikon Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S
105mm · f/2.8 · Nikon Z
The Nikkor Z MC 105mm F2.8 VR S is a 1:1 macro lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction. It doubles as a medium-telephoto portrait lens.
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7.Nikon Nikkor Z MC 50mm F2.8
50mm · f/2.8 · Nikon Z
A compact 1:1 macro lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. Smaller than the 105mm macro.
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8.Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm F4 S
24-120mm · f/4.0 · Nikon Z
A versatile standard zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with a constant f/4 aperture and a longer range than the 24-70mm f/4.
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9.Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.2 S
50mm · f/1.2 · Nikon Z
A fast normal prime for Nikon Z full-frame mirrorless cameras with an f/1.2 aperture. Large and heavy for a 50mm, aimed at demanding portrait and low-light work.
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10.Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S
20mm · f/1.8 · Nikon Z
The Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S is a fast wide-angle prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with an S-Line build, popular for landscapes, interiors and astrophotography.
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11.Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR
24-200mm · f/4.0 · Nikon Z
A superzoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras with vibration reduction and a retractable barrel.
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12.Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S
14-30mm · f/4.0 · Nikon Z
The Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S is a compact wide-angle zoom for Nikon Z full-frame cameras that, unlike many ultra-wides, accepts 82mm screw-in filters.