The information below summarises all the available Nikon Z lenses for the Nikon Mirrorless Z range of cameras. As new lenses become available I will add to the list to keep it complete.
Nikon have not published what the S stands for on their S lenses but I believe it stands for Super, Spectacular, Stunning and Sharp.
Nikon Z Fixed Focal Length Full Frame Lenses
Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Lens
This lens is great for landscapes and wide interior shooting, it is also suitable for Astro photography. Being f/1.8 it is a marvelous low light lens for night, early morning and late day photography. It is excellent for environmental portraits with beautiful soft backgrounds.
Briefly summarising this lens, it covers an aperture range of f/1.8 to f/16, so it is very suited to wide angle low light photography. The angle of view of the lens is 94°, and it has a minimum focus distance of 7.87 inches (20 cm). The maximum magnification of the lens is 0.19 times and it has nine rounded diaphragm blades which will give a beautiful rounded bokeh.
The optical design is with 14 elements in 11 groups and naturally has auto focus but does not have image stabilization. The filter size is a fairly standard 77mm front mounting and the lens dimensions are 3.33″ (84.5 mm) diameter and 4.27″ (108.5mm) in length and weighs / 84.5 x 108.5 mm in length and weighs 1.11 lb (505 grams). For anyone requiring a lens for low light, this lens will be far more suitable than the 24-70mm f/2.8 zoom lens. For an ultra wide lens in this focal length range this lens would be my choice.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S Lens
The 24mm lens is ideal for any landscapes, cityscapes, environmental portraits, architecture and group people shots with a very bright and fast f/1.8 aperture, that makes it an extremely versatile lens in low light.
The maximum aperture of this lens is f/1.8 and the minimum aperture f/16, with an angle of view of 84°. The minimum Focus Distance 9.84″ (25 cm) and the lens has a maximum magnification of 0.15 times. The optical design of the lens is based on12 elements in 10 groups and includes 9 rounded diaphragm blades to give an excellent bokeh.
This is an autofocus lens but does not have image stabilization. The filter size is 72 mm and the lens measures 3.07″ (78mm) in diameter and 3.8″ (96.5 mm) in length with a weight of 15.87 oz (450 grams).
Nikon 26mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z Lens
This lens is a slim wide-angle prime lens, for the full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras, it is such a small lens to give an extremely small form factor to the Nikon mirrorless cameras.
The lens is 26mm with an aperture range of f/2.8 to f16 and covers the full frame Nikon Z format.
The angle of view is 79° and the lens has a minimum focus distance of 20 cm and a maximum magnification of 0.19x.
The optical design is with 8 elements in 6 groups and comprises 7 rounded diaphragm blades.
The front filter size is 52 mm and the lens dimensions are 23.5 mm diameter and 70 mm in length with a weight of 125grams.
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z (SE) Lens
The 28mm f/2.8 Z (SE) lens will excel with landscapes, architecture, group shots and travel photography. It is a very cheap lens cost wise and also very small in a package with any of the Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. This is a great lens for any street photography type of captures.
This 28mm lens has a maximum Aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with an angle of view of 53°. The minimum focus distance is 7.6″ (19.2 cm) and the lens has a maximum magnification of 0.2 times.
The optical design comprises 9 elements in 8 groups with seven rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens is autofocus but does not have image stabilization. The filter size is 52 mm and the lens has a diameter of 2.8″ (71.5 mm) and a length of 1.7″ (43 mm) with a weight of 5.6 oz (160 grams).
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 NIKKOR Z Lens
This lens the 28mm f/2.8 Z lens is very similar to the 28mm f/2.8 Z (SE) version of the lens but is slightly different in looks cosmetically. The lens will also excel with landscapes, architecture, group shots and travel photography. It is a very cheap lens cost wise and also very small in a package with any of the Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. This is a great lens for any street photography type of captures.
This compact 28mm lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with an angle of view of 53°. The minimum focus distance is 7.5″ (19 cm) and the maximum magnification is 0.2 times.
This lens has an optical design of 9 elements in 8 groups and has seven rounded diaphragm Blades. The lens is autofocus but has no image stabilization. Thea filter size is 52 mm, and the lens diameter is 2.8″ (70 mm) with a length of 1.7″ (43 mm) and a weight of 5.5 oz (155 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens
This is an excellent sharp lens for general photography such as landscapes, portraits, travel, cityscapes and environmental portraits and for all general photography.
This wide amgle lens of 35mm has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with a wide angle of view of 63°. The minimum focus distance is 9.84″ (25 cm) with a maximum magnification of 0.19 times.
The optical design is 11 elements in 9 groups, with 9 rounded diaphragm Blades.
The lens is autofocus and there is no image stabilisation. The filter size is 62 mm and the lens diameter is 2.87″ (73 mm) with a length of 3.39″ (86 mm) and a weight of 13.05 oz (370 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 Lens
This new Nikon Z lens has full frame coverage with auto focus but without image stabilisation.
The Filter Size of the lens comprises 11 elements in 9 groups with nine diaphragm blades.
The dimensions of the lens is a diameter and length of 2.9 x 3.5 inches / 74.5 x 88.5 mm with a weight of 14.6 oz / 415 grams.
This 35mm lens is a bright and versatile walkaround lens with a natural wide angle of view and an extremely bright maximum aperture, this is a lightweight and easy to carry lens which brings very low light versatility and shallow depth of field, and edge to edge clarity to photo and video applications in all environments.
This lens is suited for the street, landscapes and also architectural subjects. It will also excel as an environmental portrait lens.
The lens features two aspherical elements to result in its smaller size and also to help minimize distortion.
The lens is suitable for using with gimbals and cages. Again, the versatile angle of view and close working distance benefit the les greatly. The lens includes a stepping motor, suppresses focus breathing and delivers fast and quiet autofocus and also has a clickless control ring to quietly adjust the aperture or ISO during video recording.
The lens body is also resistant to both dust and water ingress.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens
This is an excellent lens for general photography such as street photography, landscapes, portraits, travel, cityscapes and environmental portraits and for all general photography.
This small lens of focal length 40mm has a maximum aperture of f/2 and a minimum aperture of f/16, together with an angle of view of 57°.
The minimum focus distance is 11.4″ (29 cm) and the maximum magnification 0.17 times.
The optical design is of 6 elements in 4 groups and includes nine rounded diaphragm blades.
The focus is automatic and there is no image stabilisation.
The filter size 52 mm, the lens is 2.8″ (70 mm) in diameter and 1.8″ (45.5 mm) in length and weighs 6 oz (170 grams).
The angle of view is 63° and minimum focus distance is 10.6 inches / 27 cm with a maximum magnification of 0.18 times.
is 62 mm and it has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a minimum aperture of f/16.The macro reproduction ratio is 1:5.5.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens
This is an excellent sharp lens for general photography such as landscapes, portraits, travel, cityscapes and environmental portraits and for all general photography.
This lens is 50mm in focal length and has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with an angle of view of 47°.
The minimum focus distance is 1.31′ (40 cm) and the maximum magnification is 0.15 times.
The optical design is with 12 elements in 9 groups and includes nine rounded diaphragm blades.
It is an autofocus lens without images stabilization.
The filter size 62 mm and the lens diameter is 2.99″ (76 mm) and the length is 3.41″ (86.5 mm), with a weight of 14.64 oz (415 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 Lens
This 50mm lens is a bright and versatile walkaround lens with a natural normal angle of view and an extremely bright maximum aperture of f/1.4, this is a lightweight and easy to carry lens which brings very low light versatility and shallow depth of field, and edge to edge clarity to photo and video applications in all environments.
This lens is suited for the street, landscapes and also architectural subjects. It will also excel as an environmental portrait lens.
This lens is essentially aimed at the budget lens purchaser who needs a reasonably priced lens for use in low light applications.
This 50mm f/1.4 lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.4 and covers the FX full-frame with a minimun aperture of f/16.
It has autofocus with no image stabilization. The filter size is 62 mm.
The lens angle of view is 47° and the minimum focus distance is 1.22ft or 37.19 cm.
The maximum magnification is 0.17 times and it comprises an optical design of 10 elements in 7 groups.
The lens dimensions are 3 x 3.5inches or 76.2 x 88.9 mm with a weight of 14.9 oz or 422 grams.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens
This is an excellent sharp lens for general photography such as landscapes, portraits, travel, cityscapes and environmental portraits and for all general photography. A super lens for sharp, narrow depth of field and super bokeh photography.
This 50mm lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.2 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with an angle of View of 47°. The minimum focus distance is 1.5′ (45 cm) and the lens has a maximum magnification of 0.15 times. The optical design of the lens comprises 17 elements in 15 groups, and it has nine rounded diaphragm blades to give an excellent bokeh. The focus is automatic and there is no image stabilization. The filter size is 82 mm and the lens diameter is 3.5″ (89.5 mm) and the length is 5.9″ (150 mm), with a weight of 2.4lb (1090 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct Lens
This is an excellent sharp lens for general photography such as landscapes, portraits, travel, cityscapes and environmental portraits and for all general photography. A super lens for sharp, narrow depth of field and super bokeh photography. The best low light photography lens. It should be noted that this lens is a manually focussed lens and it is very large, very heavy and also very expensive for a lens of this focal length.
This 58mm lens has a huge maximum aperture of f/0.95 and a minimum aperture of f/16, the angle of View is 40° 50′, and it has a minimum focus distance of 1.64′ (50 cm). The maximum magnification is 0.19 times. The optical design is 17 elements in 10 groups, and it comprises 11 diaphragm Blades.
It is a manual focus lens and does not have any image stabilization. The lens has a fixed tripod collar which rotates. The filter size is 82 mm and the lens diameter is 4.02″ (102 mm) with a length of 6.02″ (153 mm) and a weight of 4.4 lb (2000 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens
This lens can be regarded as the premier portrait lens in the Nikon Z lens range.
The Focal Length is 85mm with a maximum aperture of f/1.2. The lens format coverage is full frame with auto focus and does not have image stabilisation. The filter size is 82 mm front mounting.
The aperture range is f/1.2 minimum aperture and f/16 maximum aperture.
The lens angle of view is 18° 50′ with a minimum focus distance of 33.46″, 0.85 metres.
The maximum magnification is 0.11x and the lens comprises an optical design of 15 elements in 10 groups with 11 trounded diaphragm blades.
The lens dimensions are 102.5mm diameter and 141.5 mm in length with a weight of 1160 grams.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Lens
This lens is an excellent lens for portraits and general people photography. It is also an excellent lens for landscapes and low light photography.
This focal length lens of 85mm has a maximum aperture of f/1.8 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with an angle of view of 28° 30′.
The minimum focus distance is 2.62′ (80 cm) and the maximum magnification is 0.12 times.
The optical design is 12 elements in 8 groups and there are 9 rounded diaphragm blades.
The focus is automatic with no image stabilisation.
The filter size is 67 mm and the lens diameter is 2.95″ (75 mm) with a length of 3.9″ (99 mm) and a weight of 1.03 lb (470 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens
This lens is one of the NIKKOR special lenses and has been given a special name Plena.
The focal length of this Plena lens is 135mm and it has a maximum aperture of f/1.8.
The filter size is 82 mm x 0.75 and the maximum aperture is f/1.8 with a minimum aperture of f/16.
The lens angle of view is 18° 10′ with a minimum focus distance of 82 cm and a maximum magnification of 0.2x.
The optical design is of 16 elements in 14 groups with 11 rounded diaphram blades.
The lens diameter is 98mm with a length of 139.5 mm and a weight of 995 grams.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens
A super telephoto lens with an f/2.8 aperture where a very long lens is required in low lighting. This lens also incorporates a 1.4 times teleconverter in the lens which gives a 560mm f/4 resulting lens.
This super tele lens of focal length 400 or 560mm (if the teleconverter is used) has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 to 4 and a minimum aperture of f/22 to 32.
The angle of view is 6° 10′ or 4° 30′ with the teleconverter and the minimum focus distance is 8.2′ / 2.5 m with a maximum magnification of 0.23 times.
The optical design is 25 Elements in 19 Groups and the lens has nine rounded diaphragm blades.
This is an autofocus lens with image stabilization.
There is a fixed rotating tripod collar.
The filter size is 46 mm and the lens has a diameter of 6.1″ (156 mm) and a length of 15″ (380 mm) with a weight of 6.5 lb (2,950 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Lens
I see this lens as a great lens for serious wildlife photography. The lens will take the 1.4x and also the 2x teleconverters very well and with this can give you the following lens options.
400mm f/4.5.
560mm f6.3 with the 1.4x teleconverter.
800mm f9 with the 2x teleconverter.
The lens angle of view is 6° 10′ and the minimum focus distance is 8.2′ (2.5 metres).
The maximum magnification is 0.16x and the lens optical design is with 19 elements in 13 groups with 9 rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens is completely autofocus with excellent image stabilization. The lens has a removable rotating tripod collar and the filter size 95 mm front mounting.
The dimensions of the lens is 4.1 x 9.2″ (104 x 234.5 mm) and the weight is 2.7 lb (1245 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Lens
This lens may be the ultimate wildlife and birding lens as it offers so much flexibility.
The nominal focal length is 600mm f/4 but with its inbuilt 1.4x teleconverter it is an 840mm f/5.6 lens. With its inbuilt 1.4x teleconverter and an external 1.4x teleconverter it is 1,176mm f8 and with its inbuilt teleconverter and an external 2x teleconverter it is an amazing 1,680mm f/11 lens.
This lens is really extreme. Extremely expensive and extremely flexible in focal length.
The lens angle of view 4° 10′ and it has an optical design of 26 elements in 20 groups. The lens is autofocus and has excellent image stabilization with a fixed rotatating tripod collar. The lens dimensions are 6.5 x 17.2″ (165 x 437 mm) with a weight of 7.2 lb (3260 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens
This lens has a focal length of 600mm and a maximum aperture of f/6.3 and a minimum aperture of f/32.
These lenses are the lightest and shortest in their class and are suitable for shooting handheld. Users can expect to capture great dynamic images and videos from an extremely long distance, especially when dealing with subject matter that is inaccessible and easily spooked.
These lenses are ideal partners for wildlife expeditions or sports events. Users can expect excellent mobility and the centre of gravity of these lenses is closer to the camera body making them easy to handle when lens stability and control is required such as with motorsport races, as well as handheld shooting of various fast-moving subjects such as birds.
The filter size is 95 mm and the lens has an angle of view of 4° 10′ with a minimum focus distance of 4 metres.
The maximum magnification of the lens is 0.15x and the optical design is 21 elements in 14 groups with 9 rounded diaphragm blades.
The filter size is 95 mm and the lens has a removable tripod collar.
The front diameter of the lens is 106.5mm anf the length is 278 mm with a weight of 1.47 kg
Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Lens
A massive telephoto prime lens for far off wildlife and nature photography. An exceptional lens for bird photography and also available at a super cheap price compared to all other super long telephoto lenses.
This lens has a focal length of 800mm, with a maximum aperture of f/6.3 and a minimum aperture of f/32.
The lens angle of View is 3° 10′ and the minimum focus distance is 16.4′ (5 metres), with a maximum magnification of 0.16 times.
The optical design is 22 elements in 14 groups with nine diaphragm blades.
The lens is autofocus with inbuilt image stabilization.
The lens has a fixed rotating collar.
The lens filter size is 46 mm (Drop-In filters) and the lens diameter is 5.5″ (140 mm) with a length of 15.2″ (385 mm) and a weight of 5.2 lb (2,385 grams).
Again these lenses are the lightest and shortest in their class and are suitable for shooting handheld. Users can expect to capture great dynamic images and videos from an extremely long distance, especially when dealing with subject matter that is inaccessible and easily spooked.
These lenses are ideal partners for wildlife expeditions or sports events. Users can expect excellent mobility and the centre of gravity of these lenses is closer to the camera body making them easy to handle when lens stability and control is required such as with motorsport races, as well as handheld shooting of various fast-moving subjects such as birds.
Nikon Z Zoom Lenses
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens
This lens is great for landscapes and wide interior shooting, it is super also for Astro photography. Being an f/2.8 zoom lens it is a marvelous low light lens for night, early morning and late day photography. It is excellent for environmental portraits with beautiful soft backgrounds. A super sharp lens.
This super wide angle lens of focal length of 14 to 24mm has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22 with a wide angle of view of 114° to 84°, the minimum focus distance is 11″ (28 cm) with a maximum magnification of 0.13 times.
The optical design comprises 16 elements in 11 groups with nine rounded diaphragm blades.
It is an autofocus lens with no image stabilisation.
The filter size is 112 mm (via the Hood) and gel filters can be mounted on the rear of the lens.
The diameter of the lens si 3.5″ (88.5 mm) and the length is 4.9″ (124.5 mm) with a weight of 1.4 lb (650 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens
This lens is great for landscapes and wide interior shooting, it is super also for Astro photography. Being an f/4 zoom lens it is still a good low light lens for night, early morning and late day photography. It is excellent for environmental portraits with beautiful soft backgrounds.
This wide angle zoom has a focal length of 14 to 30mm, a maximum aperture of f/4 and a minimum aperture of f/22 with an angle of view of 114° to 72°.
The minimum focus distance is 11.02″ (28 cm) and the lens has a maximum magnification of 0.16 times.
The optical design is with 14 elements in 12 groups with seven rounded diaphragm blades.
It is an auto focus lens without image stabilization.
The filter size is 82 mm and the lens diameter is 3.5″ (89 mm) with a length of 3.35″ (85 mm) and a weight of 1.07 lb (485 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Lens
This extreme wide angle lens is an amazing f/2.8 for wide angle low light photography. It is very reasonably priced for such a low aperture wide angle zoom lens.
The angle of view of this lens is 104° to 75° with a minimum focus distance of 7.5″ (19 cm). The maximum magnification is 0.19x with an optical design of 13 Elements in 11 groups with 9 rounded diaphragm blades. The lens has autofocus without image stabilization.
The lens filter size is 67 mm and the dimensions are 3 x 4″ (75 x 101 mm) with a weight of 15.9 oz (450 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 Lens
An excellent general purpose lens when low light photography may not be required.
This lens often comes as a package with a camera.
This 24 to 50mm focal length lens has a maximum aperture of f/4 to 6.3 and a minimum aperture of f/22 to f/36, with an angle of view of 84° to 47°.
This is an auto focus lens with no image stabilisation.
The optical design is 11 elements in 10 groups with 7 rounded diaphragm blades.
The filter size is 52 mm and the lens diameter is 2.89″ (73.5 mm) with a length of 2.01″ (51 mm) and weight of 6.88 oz (195 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens
A super sharp lens suitable for all general photography with a normal focal length zoom lens. I have personally used this lens with a Nikon Z6 II camera and the image results are nothing but exceptional.
This zoom lens has a focal length of 24 to 70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22 and an angle of view of 84° to 34° 20′.
The minimum focus distance is 1.25′ (38 cm) and the maximum magnification is 0.22 times.
The optical design is 17 elements in 15 groups and has nine diaphragm blades.
This is an auto focus lens without image stabilisation.
The filter size is 82 mm and the lens diameter is 3.5″ (89mm) with a length of 4.96″ (126 mm) and a weight of 28.4 oz (805 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens
An excellent general purpose lens for use when f/2.8 is not required. This lens often comes as a package with a camera.
THis focal length lens of 24 to 70mm has a maximum aperture of f/4 and a minimum aperture of f/22 and has an angle of view of 84° to 34° 20′.
The minimum focus distance is 11.81″ (30 cm) and the maximum magnification is 0.3 times.
The optical design is with 14 elements in 11 groups and with seven rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens focus is automatic and there is no image stabilisation.
The filter size is 72 mm and the lens diameter is 3.05″ (77.5 mm) and the length is 3.48″ (88.5 mm) with a weight of 1.1 lb (500 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm F/4 S Lens
The specification of this lens is such that it has a close-up magnification of 0.39 times, on this basis the lens will be great for close-ups. With a camera in DX mode, the close-up magnification will be an amazing 0.58 times, very nearly half life size on the sensor.
This lens of focal length 24 to 120mm has a maximum aperture of f/4 and a minimum aperture of f/22, the angle of view is 84° to 20° 20′ with a minimum focus distance of 1.1′ (35 cm) and a close-up magnification of 0.39 times.
Th optical design is 16 elements in 13 groups with nine rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens is autofocus with no image stabilization.
The filter size is 77 mm with a lens diameter of 3.3″ (84 mm) and a length of 4.6″ (118 mm), with a weight of 1.4 lb (630 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Lens
A great wide range focal length lens when large apertures are not required for travelling use.
This lens covers the wide range of focal lengths 24 to 200mm, with a maximum aperture of f/4 to 6.3 and a minimum aperture of f/22 to 36 with an angle of view of 84° to 12° 20′. The minimum focus distance is 1.64′ (50 cm) and the maximum magnification is 0.28 times.
The optical design has 19 elements in 15 roups and there are 7 rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens is with autofocus and provides automatic image stabilization. The filter size is 67 mm and the diameter of to lens is 3.01″ (76.5 mm) with a length of 4.49″ (114 mm) and with a weight of 1.25 lb (570 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm F/4-8 VR
This lens is designed such that it is an all in one lens for the travelling photographer. It is a lens that could be used on one of the cheaper mirrorless full frame cameras or on the cheaper DX mirrorless cameras. Bear in mind that at the 400mm end this lens only has an aperture of f8.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens
This is an economically priced lens where an aperture of f/2.8 is required for low light photography.
This focal Length lens of 28 to 75mm has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture f/22. The angle of view of this lens is 75° to 32° 10′ and the maximum magnification is 0.34 times. The optical design has 15 elements in 12 groups. The lens has nine rounded diaphragm Blades, and does not have image stabilization. The filter size is 67 mm and the lens diameter is 3″ (75 mm) and the length is 4.7″ ( 120.5 mm), with a weight of 1.2 lb (565 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 Lens
This lens is a Zoom with a focal length of 70 to 180mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8.
There is no image stabilisation with this lens.
The filter size is 67 mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22.
The lens angle of view is 22° 50′ to 9° with a minimum focus distance of 27 cm and a maximum magnification of 0.48x.
The macro reproduction ratio is 1:2.
The optical design is of 19 elements in 14 groups with 9 rounded diaphram blades.
The filter size is 67 mm and the lens diameter is 83.5mm with a length of 151 mm and a weight of 795 grams.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens
This is a super sharp long lens for work such as nature, people, products or landscapes. One of the sharpest zoom lenses available.
This excellent sharp 70 to 200mm zoom lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22 and with an angle of View of 34° 20′ to 12° 20′ and with a minimum focus distance of 1.64′ (50 cm) and a maximum magnification of 0.2 times.
The lens optical design is 21 elements in 18 groups and includes nine rounded diaphragm Blades for a very nice bokeh.
It is an autofocus lens with image stabilization. The lens has a removable, rotating tripod collar and thefilter size is the fairly standard 77 mm. The lens diameter is 3.5″ (89 mm) and the length is 8.66″ (220 mm) with a weight of 2.99 lb (1360 grams).
Nikon NIKKON Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens
A new Super Sharp, Super Telephoto Lens. The specification of this lens is such that it has a close-up magnification of 0.38 times, on this basis the lens will be wonderful for close-ups of skittish subjects such as butterflies or other dangerous objects such as snakes if you want to get close without danger. With the Nikon 1.4x teleconverter the close-up magnification will be 0.53 and with the 1.4x teleconverter and the camera in DX mode, the close-up magnification will be an amazing 0.80 times, very nearly life size on the sensor. Simply amazing.
This excellent 100 to 400mm lens has a maximum aperture of f/4.5 to 5.6 depending on the focal length, the minimum aperture is f/32 to 40 and the angle of view varies from 24° 20′ to 6° 10′. The minimum focus distance is 2.5′ (75 cm) and the close-Up magnification is 0.38 times. This lens is excellent for use when close focusing is required such as for close up nature or birds etc.
The optical design is 25 elements in 20 groups and it has nine rounded diaphragm blades to give excelleny bokeh.
It is an autofocus lens with excellent image Stabilization. It has a fixed tripod collar which can also rotate.
The filter size is 77 mm and the lens diameter is 3.9″ (98mm) with a length of 8.7″ (222 mm) and a weight of 3.2 lbs (1,435 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR Lens
This lens of focal length 180 to 600mm and maximum aperture of f/5.6 to 6.3 is not one of Nikons S range of lenses, it is a relatively cheaper version but still of very high quality and performance.
The filter size is 95 mm and the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.6 to 6.3 and a minimum aperture of f/32 to 36.
The angle of view of the lens is 13° 40′ to 4° 10′ and the minimum focus distance is 1.3 m with a maximum magnification of 0.25x and a macro reproduction ratio of 1:4.
The optical design is 25 elements in 17 groups and comprises 9 rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens has a removable and rotating tripod collar and has a 95mm filter.
The lens diameter is 110mm and 315.5 mm in length with a weaight of 1.95 kg.
For a detailed review and sample images of this lens follow this link.
Nikon Z Full Frame Macro Lenses
There are two Z Micro lenses for the Z system cameras. If you require the best quality images, then certainly get the 105mm Macro. The 105mm lens will give you better image quality than the 50mm lens and will also provide more working distance to the subject for any skittish type subjects if you get too close to them. Both of these lenses will auto focus up to life size images on the sensor. Both lenses are very sharp but the 105mm lens is exceptional.
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
The 50mm macro lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/22. The angle of view is 47° and the lens has a minimum focus distance of 6.3″ (16 cm).
This macro lens has a maximum magnification one times, that is it can focus down to life size images. The macro reproduction Ratio is specified at 1:1.
The lens has an optical design of ten elements in seven groups, and comprises nine diaphragm blades.
The lens is autofocus but does not have image stabilization. The lens filter size is 46 mm and the lens diameter is 2.9″ (74.5 mm) and the width is 2.6″ (66 mm), with a weight of 9.2 oz (260 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens
The 105mm lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8 and a minimum aperture of f/32 with an angle of view of 23° 10′, the minimum Focus Distance is 11.4″ (29 cm) and the maximum magnification is 1 times, to give a macro reproduction ratio of 1:1 which is effectively life size.
The optical design is of 16 elements in 11 groups, with nine rounded diaphragm blades.
The lens is autofocus and includes image stabilization. The filter size is 62 mm and the lens diameter is 3.3″ (85 mm) and the length is 5.5″ (140 mm) with a weight of 1.4 lb (630 grams).
Nikon Z APS-C Format DX Lenses
These DX lenses are specifically for the range of Nikon Z DX Mirrorless Cameras. You do need to keep in mind that any of the full format lenses listed on this page can be used with the DX cameras and they will only use the central area of the field of view.
Nikon NIKKORZ DX 12-28mm F/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
The NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR is the first NIKKOR Z lens equipped with power zoom with linear drive, supporting a remote control operation with minimal operational sound disruption, and features an internal zoom mechanism that does not shift its centre of gravity. Users can maintain a stable balance even when shooting with a camera attached to a compatible tripod grip or a gimbal. In addition, enjoy shooting videos with silent operation, a plus in quiet locations
The focal length of the lens is 12 to 28mm (35mm Equivalent: 18 to 42mm).
The maximum aperture is f/3.5 to 5.6.
This lens coverage is only for APS-C cameras.
It is an auto focus lens with image stabilization, the filter size is 67 mm and the maximum aperture is f/3.5 to 5.6 with a minimum aperture of f/16 to 25.
The angle of view is 99° to 53°, with a minimum focus distance of 19 cm.
The maximum magnification is 0.21x and the optical design is of 12 elements in 11 groups with 7 rounded diaphram blades.
The filter size is 67 mm and the lens diameter is 72mm with a length of 63.5 mm and a weight of 205 grams.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
I have regularly used this lens with the Nikon Z50 camera for wide angle work and have found it to be an excellent performing lens. The lens mount is plastic rather than metal but this should not be a problem as today’s plastics are very robust.
The lens focal Length 16 to 50mm (35mm equivalent focal length of 24 to 75mm with DX cameras for which this lens is designed). The maximum aperture is f/3.5 to 6.3 which varies as the focal length of the lens changes. The minimum aperture is f/16 and the angle of view varies from 83° to 31° 30′ as the focal length changes. The minimum focus distance is 7.87″ ( 20 cm).
The maximum magnification of the lens is 0.2 times and the lens comprises an optical design with 9 elements in 7 groups. In order to get the nice bokeh there are 7 rounded diaphragm Blades. The lens is autofocus with inbuilt image stabilization. The filter size is 46 mm and the lens dimensions are 2.76″ (70mm) diameter and 1.26″ (32 mm) in length with a weight of 4.76 oz (135 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens
The 18 to 140mm lens (35mm equivalent focal length of 27 to 210mm in DX mode) has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 to 6.3 and a minimum aperture f/22 to 40 with an angle of view of 76° to 11° 30′.
The minimum focus distance is 7.9″ (20 cm) with a maximum magnification of 0.33 times and the lens comprises an optical design with 17 elements in 13 groups with 7 rounded diaphragm blades.
It is an autofocus lens with internal image stabilization and has a filter size of 62 mm with a les diameter of 2.9″ (73mm) and a length of 3.5″ (90 mm) and a weight of 11.1 oz (315 grams).
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens
A fixed focal length DX lens of 24mm (35mm equivalent: 36mm).
A maximum aperture of f/1.7.
Lens format coverage is only for APS-C cameras and lenses.
This is an autofocus lens without image stabilisation.
The filter size is 46 mm with a maximum aperture of f/1.7 and a minimum aperture of f/11.
The angle of view is 61°, with a minimum focus distance
of 11.9 cm and a maximum magnification of 0.19x.
The optical design comprises 9 elements in 8 groups with 7 rounded diaphram blades.
The filter size is 46mm and the lens diamater is 70 mm with a length of 40 mm and weight of 136 grams.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lens
I have regularly used this lens with the Nikon Z50 camera for telephoto work and have been very happy with the image results, I have found it to be an excellent performing lens. The lens mount is plastic rather than metal but this should not be a problem as todays plastics are very robust.
The 50 to 250mm lens (35mm equivalent focal length of 75 to 375mm with DX cameras),
has a maximum aperture of f/4.5 to 6.3 and a minimum aperture of f/16 with an angle of view of 31° 30′ to 6° 30′. The minimum focus distance is 1.64′ (50 cm) with a maximum magnification of 0.23 times. The optical design of the lens has 16 elements in 12 groups with 7 rounded diaphragm blades to give a nice bokeh.
The lens is an autofocus lens and has inbuilt image Stabilization. The front filter size is 62 mm and the dimensions of the lens are 2.91″ (74mm) in diameter and 4.33″ (110 mm) in length with a weight of 14.29 oz (405 grams).
For a detailed review and sample images of this lens follow this link.
Nikon Z Teleconverters
These teleconverters are compatible with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens and any of the longer super telephoto lenses.
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-1.4x
The teleconverter gives a magnification of 1.4x and comprises an optical design of 6 elements in 4 groups. As with all teleconverters there is a light loss of 1 stop, the length of the teleconverter is 0.73″ (18.5 mm), with a diameter of 2.83″ (72 mm) and it weighs 7.76 oz (220 grams). In general with this teleconverter there is virtually no loss in image quality but as mentioned a small loss in lens aperture of one stop.
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2.0x
This teleconverter gives a magnification 2 times and comprises an optical design of 8 Elements in 5 groups. With this teleconverter there is a light loss 2 tops. The length is 1.28″ (32.5 mm) with a diameter of 2.83″ (72 mm) and a weight of 9.52 oz (270 grams). With this teleconverter there will be a very slight loss in image quality but there is a noticeable loss in lens aperture of two stops as mentioned above.
Nikon FTZ II Lens Adapter
This adapter allows the mounting of a Nikon F lens on any of the Mirrorless Z cameras.
The adapter mounts on any Nikon Z camera and enables any Nikon F lens to be mounted. It provides full lens compatibility with any of the Nikon E-type lenses and also any of Nikon’s G series lenses. The adaptor provides full electronic communication between the lenses and the camera.