In this guide, I’ve rounded up the available Nikon Z lenses, from primes to zooms, photo to cinema, and full-frame to APS-C. Updated regularly with in-depth reviews, specs, and tips to help you choose. Explore all the lenses, official and third-party, that are available today.
Table Of Contents
- Nikon Z Mount Official Lenses – A Complete List
- Nikon Z Mount Third-Party Lens List
- American Lenses
- German Lenses
- Japanese Lenses
- Korean Lenses
- Russian Lenses
- Swiss Lenses
- Chinese Lenses
- 7Artisans Lenses
- Astra Lab Z Lenses
- AstrHori Z Lenses
- Brightin Star Z Lenses
- Funleader Z Lenses
- Kipon “Elegant” Lenses For Nikon Z Mount
- KamLan Lenses
- Meike Lenses For Nikon Z Mount
- Mitakon Zhongyi Z Lenses
- NiSi Lenses For Nikon
- Opteka Lenses
- Pergear Lenses For Nikon
- Rock Star
- SIRUI Z Lenses
- TTArtisan Nikon Z Lenses
- Thypoch Z Lenses
- Venus Optics Nikon Z Lenses
- Viltrox Z Mount lenses
- Yongnuo Lenses For Nikon
- Nikon Z-Mount Adapters
Nikon Z Mount Official Lenses – A Complete List
The Nikon Z lenses have made many significant improvements over the older DSLR glass. The closer flange distance allows for freedom with optical design, and cameras featuring IBIS can use 5-axis stabilization with the official Z lenses.
While F-mount lenses are still great (although they are all discontinued now), cameras with IBIS will revert to only 3-axis stabilization when using older F lenses via the adapter.
Nikon Z-Mount Prime & Zoom Lenses
The Nikon Z lenses have different focus features and speeds. For instance, the 85mm has a dual focus system for better close focus, while the 26mm f2.8 has an all-element focus system.
The S-line prime lenses aim to reduce the changes in field of view (focus breathing) when focusing. They also have silent apertures and focus systems for video recording. The aperture smoothly adapts to exposure changes during video shooting. The 85 f1.8 and f1.2 still have some focus breathing, but most of it is well controlled. The S-line lenses typically use ED elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and feature the Nano Crystal Coating for improved clarity, contrast and sharpness.
The S-line zoom lenses are versatile for video and still shooting, just like their prime lenses. Nikon is designing the whole system with video as a priority and incorporating technology that enables the best performance for both video and stills.
The Z lenses do not have manual focus clutch but instead use electronic focus systems. They also have weather sealing to protect them from dust and moisture.
Lens Name | Weather Sealed | IS | FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Check Prices | ||
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Prime Lenses FX | prime, fx | no,yes | no,yes | no,yes | |||||||
Nikon Z 20mm f1.8 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 30 | 7.87" / 20 cm | 14/11 | 9R | Ø77mm | 1.11 lb / 505 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 24mm f1.8 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 36 | 9.84" / 25 cm | 12/10 | 9R | Ø72mm | 15.87 oz / 450 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 26mm f2.8 | prime, fx | yes | no | no | 39 | 7.9" / 20 cm | 8/6 | 7R | Ø52mm | 4.4 oz / 125 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 42 | 7.6" / 19.2 cm | 9/8 | 7R | Ø52mm | 5.6 oz / 160 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 | prime, fx | yes | no | no | 52.5 | 10.6" / 27 cm | 11/9 | 9 | Ø62mm | 0.9 lb / 415 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 52.5 | 9.84" / 25 cm | 11/9 | 9R | Ø62mm | 13.05 oz / 370 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 40mm f2 | prime, fx | yes | no | no | 60 | 11.4" / 29 cm | 6/4 | 9R | Ø52mm | 6 oz / 170 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 50mm f1.2 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 75 | 1.5' / 45 cm | 17/15 | 9R | Ø82mm | 2.4 lb / 1090 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4 | prime, fx | yes | no | no | 75 | 1.22' / 37.19 cm | 10/7 | Ø62mm | 14.9 oz / 422 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H | |
Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 75 | 1.31' / 40 cm | 12/9 | 9R | Ø62mm | 14.64 oz / 415 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 50mm f2.8 Micro | prime, fx | yes | no | no | 75 | 6.3" / 16 cm | 10/7 | 9 | Ø46mm | 9.2 oz / 260 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 58mm f0.95 S Noct | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 87 | 1.64' / 50 cm | 17/10 | 11 | Ø82mm | 4.4 lb / 2000 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 85mm f1.2 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 127.5 | 33.46" / 0.85 m | 15/10 | 11R | Ø82mm | 2.6 lb / 1160 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 127.5 | 2.62' / 80 cm | 12/8 | 9R | Ø67mm | 1.03 lb / 470 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 105mm f2.8 Micro S | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 157.5 | 11.4" / 29 cm | 16/11 | 9R | Ø62mm | 1.4 lb / 630 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 135mm f1.8 S Plena | prime, fx | yes | no | yes | 202.5 | 2.7' / 82 cm | 16/14 | 11R | Ø82mm | 2.2 lb / 995 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 TC VR S | prime, fx | yes | yes | yes | 600 | 8.2' / 2.5 m | 25/19 | 9R | Ø46mm (Drop-In) | 6.5 lb / 2950 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 400mm f4.5 VR S | prime, fx | yes | yes | yes | 600 | 8.2' / 2.5 m | 19/13 | 9R | Ø95mm | 2.7 lb / 1245 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 600mm f4 TC VR S | prime, fx | yes | yes | yes | 900 | 14.11' / 4.3m | 26/20 | 9R | Ø46mm (Drop-In) | 7.2 lb / 3260 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 600mm f6.3 VR S | prime, fx | yes | yes | yes | 900 | 13.1' / 4 m | 21/14 | 9R | Ø95mm | 3.1 lb / 1390 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 800mm f6.3 VR PF S | prime, fx | yes | yes | yes | 1200 | 16.4' / 5 m | 22/14 | 9 | Ø46 mm (Drop-In) | 5.2 lb / 2385 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Zoom Lenses FX | zoom, fx | no,yes | no,yes | no,yes | |||||||
Nikon Z 14-24mm f2.8 | zoom, fx | yes | no | no | 21-36 | 11" / 28 cm | 16/11 | 9R | Ø112mm | 1.4 lb / 650 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 14-30mm f4 S | zoom, fx | yes | no | yes | 21-45 | 11.02" / 28 cm | 14/12 | 7R | Ø82mm | 1.07 lb / 485 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 17-28mm f2.8 | zoom, fx | yes | no | no | 21-42 | 7.5" / 19 cm | 13/11 | 9R | Ø67mm | 15.9 oz / 450 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 24-50mm f4-6.3 | zoom, fx | yes | no | no | 36-75 | 1.15' / 35 cm | 11/10 | 7R | Ø52mm | 6.88 oz / 195 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S | zoom, fx | yes | no | yes | 36-105 | 1.25' / 38 cm | 17/15 | 9 | Ø82mm | 28.4 oz / 805 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 24-70mm f4 S | zoom, fx | yes | no | yes | 36-105 | 1.1' / 35 cm | 14/11 | 9R | Ø72mm | 1.4 lb / 630 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon 24-120mm f4 S | zoom, fx | yes | no | yes | 36-180 | 1.1' / 35 cm | 16/13 | 9R | Ø77mm | 1.4 lb / 630 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | zoom, fx | yes | yes | no | 36-300 | 1.64' / 50 cm | 19/15 | 7R | Ø67mm | 1.25 lb / 570 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 28-75mm f2.8 | zoom, fx | yes | no | no | 42-112.5 | 0.63' / 0.19m | 15/12 | 9R | Ø67mm | 1.2 lb / 565 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 28-400mm f4-f8 | zoom, fx | yes | yes | no | 42-600 | 7.9" / 20 cm | 21/15 | 9R | Ø77mm | 1.6 lb / 725 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 70-180mm f2.8 | zoom, fx | yes | no | no | 105-270 | 10.6" / 27 cm | 19/14 | 9R | Ø67mm | 28 oz / 795 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 70-200mm f2.8 VR S | zoom, fx | yes | yes | yes | 105-300 | 1.64' / 50 cm | 17/15 | 9R | Ø77mm | 2.99 lb / 1360 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 100-400mm VR S | zoom, fx | yes | yes | yes | 150-600 | 2.5' / 75 cm | 25/20 | 9R | Ø77mm | 3.2 lb / 1435 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR | zoom, fx | yes | yes | no | 270-900 | 4.27' / 1.3 m | 25/17 | 9R | Ø95mm | 4.3 lb / 1.95 kg | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Prime Lenses DX | |||||||||||
Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7 | prime, dx | yes | no | no | 36 | 4.7" / 11.9 cm | 9/8 | 7R | Ø46mm | 4.8 oz / 136 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Zoom Lenses DX | zoom, dx | ||||||||||
Nikon DX 12-28mm f3.5-5.6 PZ VR | zoom, dx | yes | yes | no | 18-42 | 7.5" / 19 cm | 12/11 | 7R | Ø67mm | 7.2 oz / 205 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon DX 16-50mm f3.5-6.3 VR | zoom, dx | yes | yes | no | 24-75 | 7.87" / 20 cm | 9/7 | 7R | Ø46mm | 4.76 oz / 135 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon DX 18-140mm f3.5-6.3 VR | zoom, dx | yes | yes | no | 27-210 | 7.9" / 20 cm | 17/13 | 7R | Ø62mm | 11.1 oz / 315 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon DX 50-250mm f4.5-6.3 VR | zoom, dx | yes | yes | no | 75-375 | 1.64' / 50 cm | 16/12 | 7R | Ø62mm | 14.29 oz / 405 g | Amazon / Adorama / B&H |
Nikon Z Lenses I’ve Review With Some Thoughts
Nikon Z 26mm f2.8: Optically, this is the best compact ultra-wide I’ve ever used. It uses All F technology, meaning all the elements can move during focus, so you get much better focus at all distances than the 28mm f2.8. The only downside to this lens compared to the 28mm is that it’s a little slower at focusing. Nikon should have given this lens the Nano Crystal Coatings and just called it an S lens; otherwise, it’s so good in quality.
Nikon Z 28mm f2.8: This lens uses a simpler design than the 26mm, and it feels very classic with how it renders. It’s a pretty typical 28mm lens that’s very sharp. The quiet and smooth focus makes this lens better for videography than the 26mm lens. This lens has a more classic style rendering with a busier swirlier bokeh compared to the 26mm, which feels more modern.
Nikon Z 40mm f2: Overall, this is a solid compact lens. It’s not going to wow you with clarity and sharpness because it lacks some of the S lenses’ features, like the Nan Crystal coatings, but for a casual lens, it does everything you need it to do. Plus, it has great color tonality due to the simple optical design.
Nikon Z 35mm f1.4: I’m currently reviewing this lens and really like it for a more classic rendering. It’s a simpler classical design, only using two aspherical elements, but it has some modern touches, like incorporating Nikon’s multi-focus system. Unlike the 35mm f1.8, it also uses the IF internal focus system. This lens’s main weakness is its noticeable issues with chromatic aberrations, likely due to the lack of ED elements. You also don’t get as much contrast and clarity due to the lack of Nano Crystal Coatings, and it’s not as sharp as the 35mm f1.8.
Nikon Z 35mm f1.8 S: This lens doesn’t get enough credit for how magical it renders. It produces more of a modern look using three aspherical elements and two ED elements. This contributes to a very flat field curvature, making the focus fall off and depth look almost three-dimensional. It’s truly a unique look for a 35mm. The only potential issue with this lens is that sometimes you see chromatic fringing in a high-contrast background bokeh.
See the Nikon Z 35mm f1.4 vs Nikon Z 35mm f2.8 S Comparison.
Nikon Z 50mm f1.4: Similar to Nikon’s other non-S lenses, the lens design is a bit more classic and simple, using only a single aspherical element. It gives you more of that DSLR look we’re used to from our lenses back in the day. There are quite a few downgrades to this lens compared to the 50mm f1.8 S lens, like the lack of nanocrystal coatings, the less consistent MTF chart, which means the mid-frame and edges won’t be as sharp as the center, and overall, it’s not as sharp and punchy as the S lens. But you get a faster aperture, and I also feel like the color tonality (micro-contrast) is better on this lens than the S lens. I prefer it for portrait work because I think the skin tones are generally nicer with these simpler optical designs.
Nikon Z 50mm f1.8 S: This is one of those holy grail lenses. It’s the best do-it-all 50mm lens ever made, in my opinion. It’s essentially perfect, although some photographers might want a faster lens for portrait work or a smaller lens for street and travel photography. Contrast, sharpness, clarity and bokeh are all amazing with this lens. It does have a slightly more modern feel to the way it renders; some could call this clinical, but you can still do a lot with the shallow depth from the f1.8 aperture. To me, tonal render is better on the 50mm f1.4, so I prefer that lens for portrait photography due to the better color tonality.
Nikon Z 85mm f1.8 S: This lens is a must-have for portrait photography. Its interesting design uses 2 ED elements but no aspherical elements. The sharpness is fantastic, and the color and tonality are also great. It has better color and totality than the 50mm f1.8 and has excellent clarity and pop from the Nano Crystal Coatings. It also uses the Multi-Focus Method. The only downside is that it’s one of the few S lenses with noticeable focus breathing. This lens and the 50mm f1.4 would be my go-to lenses for portrait work.
When I mention color and tonal rendering, I’m referring to what is often called micro-contrast. You’ll notice that some of the higher-element Nikon lenses that use multiple aspherical and ED elements often produce milkier or waxier tones compared to some of the lower-element primes. Pay attention to this if you prioritize portraits where color tonality is important or landscapes where sharpness might be a priority.



Nikon Z Mount Third-Party Lens List
Moving into the third-party lenses for the Nikon Z mount, we are now seeing some lenses with autofocus capabilities and official protocols. Specifically, check out Tamron and Viltrox for third-party Nikon Z lenses.
When comparing official Z lenses to third-party lenses, the most significant difference comes down to the optical and mechanical technologies. I’ve yet to see a third-party brand besides maybe Zeiss and Sigma that can produce coatings similar to what Nikon offers. There’s a clear difference even among Nikon lenses, such as the S lenses with the Nano Crystal Coatings and those without. The Nano Crystal Coatings make a noticeable difference in sharpness, contrast and clarity.
While lenses like Viltrox and Sigma are starting to use more advanced weather sealing designs, Nikon is still showing a bit more pedigree with lens mechanics, using multi-focus systems, all-focus systems or technologies like silent apertures. We’ve yet to really see third-party companies match what Nikon is doing, but some brands are showing impressive performance, especially when compared to the Non-S lenses.
American Lenses
Lensbaby Lenses For Nikon
These unconventional lenses prioritize artistic expression over clinical sharpness, offering manual control over focus effects like tilting for dramatic perspective shifts, twisting for swirling bokeh patterns and adjusting the aperture for variable softness.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||||
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Lensbaby Sol 22mm f3.5 | photo | no | no | MFT | 3/2 | 2 | Ø46mm | ||
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f2.5 1:2 Macro | photo | no | no | FF | 8/7 | 12 | Ø67mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Trio 28mm f3.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 4/3 | -- | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f2.8 | photo | no | no | FF | 6/4 | 8R | Ø62mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Composer Pro II + Sweet 35mm f2.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 4/3 | 12 | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Composer Pro II + Edge 35mm f3.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 9/6 | 8 | -- | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Sol 45mm f3.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 3/2 | 2 | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Fixed Body Soft Focus II 50 f2.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 2/1 | 12 | Ø46mm | ||
Lensbaby Composer Pro II + Double Glass II 50mm f2.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 2/1 | 12 | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Composer Pro II + Sweet 50mm f2.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 2/1 | 12 | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Composer Pro II + Edge 50mm f3.2 | photo | no | no | FF | 8/6 | 9 | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Spark 2.0 + Sweet 50 f2.5 | photo | no | no | FF | 2/1 | 12 | Ø46mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f1.6 Macro | photo | no | no | FF | 4/3 | -- | Ø62mm | B&H | Z |
Lensbaby Velvet 85mm f1.8 Macro | photo | no | no | FF | -- | 12 | Ø67mm | B&H | Z |
German Lenses
Meyer Optik Gorlitz Z Lenses
Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses prioritize the classic charm over raw technical prowess, capturing subjects with a unique blend of character. Known for their distinctive bokeh swirls and smooth transitions, Meyer Optik lenses offer a nostalgic warmth and subtle vintage-inspired rendering.
From the legendary Biotar’s dreamy orbs to the Trioplan’s ethereal soap bubble effect, each lens boasts a distinct personality.
Meyer OPtik Gorlitz Z Lenses | Format | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | |||
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Lydith Z 30mm f3.5 II | photo | no | no | FF | 5/5 | 12 | Ø52mm | B&H |
Trioplan Z 35mm f2.8 II | photo | no | no | FF | -- | 12 | Ø52mm | B&H |
Trioplan Z 50mm f2.8 II | photo | no | no | FF | 3/3 | 12R | Ø52mm | B&H |
Biotar Z 58mm f1.5 II | photo | no | no | FF | -- | 14 | Ø52mm | B&H |
Primoplan Z 58mm f1.9 II | photo | no | no | FF | 5/4 | 14 | Ø52mm | B&H |
Biotar Z 75mm f1.5 II | photo | no | no | FF | 6/4 | 15 | Ø62mm | B&H |
Primoplan Z 75mm f1.9 II | photo | no | no | FF | 5/4 | 15R | Ø52mm | B&H |
Trioplan Z 100mm f2.8 II | photo | no | no | FF | 3/3 | 15 | Ø52mm | B&H |
Japanese Lenses
Gizmon Z Lenses
Gizmon lenses offer entry-level and niche solutions for Nikon users. Their lineup primarily features prime lenses, including an f/1.6 pancake. Gizmon lenses prioritize affordability and portability. Compared to established brands, they may lack advanced features or high-end build quality.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||||
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GIZMON Wtulens 17mm | photo | no | no | FF | 2 | fixed | -- | -- | Z |
GIZMON Wtulens L 17mm Ultra Thin | photo | no | no | FF | 2 | fixed | -- | ||
GIZMON Utulens 17mm | photo | no | no | APS-C | -- | fixed | -- | -- | Z |
Sigma Lenses For Nikon Z mount
Fairly new to the Nikon Z system, Sigma offers a growing ecosystem of prime and zoom lenses spanning versatile everyday options to specialized telephoto reaches. Known for their balance of performance and value, Sigma Z mount lenses often feature fast apertures, robust construction, and advanced optical elements.
Unlike many third-party brands, Sigma has a nice portfolio of patents and technologies that position its lenses against some of the higher-end brands with advanced coatings, Low-Dispersion glass and multi-focus group designs.
Sigma exclusive lens coatings include:
Super Multi-Layer Coating (SMC), which is similar to Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC).
Nano Porous Silica (NPC) Coating is a newer coating used on some Sports lenses (e.g., Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports). It incorporates a porous silica layer to repel water, oil, and dust, improving durability and maintaining clarity in harsh conditions.
Sigma extensively low-dispersion glass types include:
ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion): A proprietary low-dispersion glass for enhanced clarity.
FLD (“F” Low Dispersion): Claimed to match fluorite glass performance, offering ultra-low dispersion and high light transmission and used in lenses like the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports.
SLD (Special Low Dispersion): Reduces residual chromatic aberration (secondary spectrum). Found in many Sigma lenses, such as the 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art.
Sigma Z Lenses | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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Sigma Z 16mm f1.4 DC DN | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 16 | 24 | 9.8" / 25 cm | 16/13 | 9R | Ø67mm | 14.29 oz / 405 g | B&H |
Sigma Z 30mm f1.4 DC DN | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 30 | 45 | 11.81" / 30 cm | 9/7 | 9R | Ø52mm | 9.35 oz / 265 g | B&H |
Sigma Z 56mm f1.4 DC DN | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 56 | 84 | 1.64' / 50 cm | 10/6 | 9R | Ø55mm | 9.88 oz / 280 g | B&H |
Tamron Z Mount Lenses
Tamron has an exclusive partnership with Nikon, through which they are allowed to release lenses in the Z mount with full protocols. Nikon even uses some Tamron designs for some of their lenses, which include all the profile corrections as well as firmware.
Although Tamron is just a third-party brand that doesn’t have its own camera system or designated mount, Tamron has a nice portfolio of high-end lens technology and patents that are vary similar to what Nikon offers.
Tamron’s Coatings:
BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) and BBAR-G2: BBAR is a multi-layer coating optimized for mirrorless lenses similar to Nikon’s (SIC).
eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency): eBAND uses a “nano-structured layer,” making it Tamron’s closest equivalent to a nano-coating.
Fluorine Coating: Matches Nikon’s Fluorine Coating for durability. Tamrons Flourine Coating repels water, oil, and dust, protecting the front element and easing cleaning.
Tamron’s Low-Dispersion Glass:
LD (Low Dispersion): Reduces chromatic aberration (color fringing) similar to Nikon’s ED glass.
XLD (Extra Low Dispersion): A higher-grade low-dispersion glass with properties similar to fluorite, like Nikon’s Super ED glass, XLD offering better chromatic correction than LD.
AD (Anomalous Dispersion): Controls specific wavelengths to fine-tune chromatic correction.
When looking at the focus motor setups, Tamron doesn’t have a multi-focus system similar to Nikon or Sigma. Still, they do use floating focus groups where multiple elements move together to achieve sharpness across various distances.
Tamron’s Autofocus Systems:
VXD: A linear motor that drives a single focus group with high speed and precision. We’ve yet to see Nikon use any linear motors in their lenses.
USD: An ultrasonic motor in older Tamron lenses (e.g., EF-mount adapted to Z via FTZ), providing quiet focus but slower than VXD.
HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive): Found in some APS-C lenses, it adjusts torque for smooth focusing but isn’t a multi-motor system.
PZD (Piezo Drive): A compact ultrasonic motor in smaller lenses.
Not all of these technologies are found in the lenses for the Z mount, but it shows that Tamron is a very capable company.
Tamron Z Lenses | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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Primes | prime | no, yes | no, yes | FF/S35/APS-C | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Tamron Z FE 90mm f2.8 Di III MACRO VXD | prime | no | yes | FF | 90 | 135 | 9.1" / 23.1 cm | 15/12 | 12 | Ø67mm | 1.4 lb / 0.6 kg | B&H |
Zooms | zoom | no, yes | no, yes | FF/S35/APS-C | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Tamron Z FE 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 | zoom | yes | yes | FF | 28,75 | 42-112.5mm | 7.1" / 18 cm | 17/15 | 9R | Ø67mm | 1.2lb / 540g | B&H |
Tamron Z FE 35-150mm f2-2.8 Di III VXD | zoom | yes | yes | FF | 35,150 | 52.5-225mm | 13" / 33 cm | 21/15 | 9R | Ø82mm | 41.1oz / 1165g | B&H |
Tamron Z FE 50-400mm f4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | zoom | yes | yes | FF | 50,400 | 75-600mm | 9.8" / 24.9 cm | -- | -- | Ø67mm | 40.7 oz / 1.2 kg | B&H |
Tamron Z FE 70-300mm f4.5-6.3 Di III RXD | zoom | yes | yes | FF | 70,300 | 105-450mm | 31.5" / 0.8m | 15/10 | 7R | Ø67mm | 1.2lb / 545g | B&H |
Tamron Z FE 150-500mm f5-6.7 Di III VXD | zoom | yes | yes | FF | 150,500 | 225-750mm | 23.6" / 60 cm | 25/16 | 7R | Ø82mm | 4.14lb / 1.88kg | B&H |
Tokina Lenses For Nikon
Tokina’s lens lineup remains limited today, offering a single super-telephoto option – the SZX 400mm f8 reflex mirror lens. This specialized lens caters to photographers seeking extreme reach on a budget, featuring a compact and lightweight design compared to traditional telephoto lenses. Notably, the SZX 400mm utilizes a reflex mirror design for a unique optical path, balancing cost with decent image quality.
Tokina Z Lenses | AF | Format | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||
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Photo Primes | photo | no | no,yes | FF/APS-C | -- | -- | -- | |
Tokina Z SZX 400mm f8 Reflex 1x | photo | no | no | FF | 6/5 | 0 | Ø67mm | B&H |
Tokina Z SZ 500mm f8 Reflex | photo | no | no | FF | 7/7 | 0 | Ø72mm | B&H |
Voigtlander Lenses
Voigtländer lenses typically prioritize character and craftsmanship over optical perfection. Voigtländer Z mount lenses often feature fast apertures, compact designs, and robust metal construction, evoking a nostalgic feel and tactile shooting experience.
Their lineup features diverse options, from wide-angle Apo-Lanthars to Nokton portraits and macro Apo-Ultrons, catering to specific needs and artistic visions. Their black paint on brass Vintage line has been very popular with film shooters.
Overall, Voigtländer lenses provide a niche yet compelling alternative within the Z mount system, perfect for enthusiasts and professionals who value heritage, manual control, and distinct artistic expression.
Do be careful with Voigtlander. I’ve reviewed several of their lenses, and they are a little hit-and-miss. They often prioritize small-size lenses with faster apertures over corner-to-corner perfection. If you buy a tiny Voigtlander lens for convenience, its image quality is likely not going to be very impressive.
Voigtlander Z Lenses | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||||
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Voigtlander Z 15mm f4.5 Heliar III | photo | no | no | FF | 15 | 22.5 | 11.81" / 30 cm | 11/9 | 10 | Ø58mm | 10.37 oz / 294 g | ||
Voigtlander Z 23mm f1.2 Nokton | no | no | APS-C | 23 | 34.5 | 7.1" / 18 cm | 10/6 | 12R | Ø46mm | 7.7 oz / 219 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z D35mm f2 APO-Ultron Macro | no | no | APS-C | 35 | 52.5 | 6.4" / 16.3 cm | 9/6 | 10 | Ø52mm | 10.2 oz / 290 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z 35mm f2 APO-Lanthar ASPH II | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 10.6" / 27 cm | 11/9 | 12 | Ø58mm | 0.9 lb / 420 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z 40mm f1.2 Nokton | no | no | FF | 40 | 60 | 1.15' / 35 cm | 8/6 | 10 | Ø58mm | 14.82 oz / 420 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z 50mm f1.0 Nokton | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 17.7" / 45 cm | 9/7 | 12 | Ø67mm | 17.1 oz / 484 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z 50mm f2 APO-Lanthar | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 13.78" / 35 cm | 10/8 | 12 | Ø52mm | 12.2 oz / 347 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z 65mm f2 APO Lanthar | no | no | FF | 65 | 97.5 | 12.2" / 31 cm | 10/8 | 10 | Ø67mm | 1.38 lb / 625 g | B&H | ||
Voigtlander Z 75mm f1.5 Nokton | no | no | FF | 75 | 112.5 | 0.5 m | 7/6 | 12 | Ø62mm | 1.2 lb / 530 g | B&H |
Yasuhara Lenses for Nikon
Yasuhara has made a small and lightweight manual focus 35mm f1.8 lens. They may release a few more in the future.
The new Anthy 35mm f1.8 Features 9 elements in 7 groups. So far, I’m seeing nice contrast and sharpness, with the weakness being the vignetting. This might be a great place to start if you want to build out their prime manual lens collection.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||||
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Yasuhara Madoka 180 7.3mm Fisheye | photo | no | no | APS-C | 7/6 | -- | -- | ||
Yasuhara Momo 100 28mm f6.4 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 2/2 | -- | Ø37mm | ||
Anthy 35mm f1.8 | photo | no | no | FF | 9/7 | 9 | Ø52mm | B&H | Z |
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Yasuhara Nanoha 11-19mm Macro 5:1 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 10/7 | -- | -- |
Korean Lenses
Samyang / Rokinon Lenses
Samyang shines through with two distinct offerings: the ultra-wide 14mm f/2.8 and the portrait-perfect 85mm f/1.4. Both lenses prioritize manual focus control and affordability, catering to enthusiasts and budget-conscious professionals.
I’ve used Samyang lenses for years, and they’ve significantly improved. Their lenses are good optically now, and their coatings are decent.
These lenses are worth exploring if you’re comfortable with manual focus and prioritize affordability and performance.
Samyang/Rokinon Z Lenses | AF | Format | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||
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Samyang FX MF 14mm f2.8 | photo | yes | no | FF | 14/10 | 6 | gel | B&H |
Samyang FX MF 85mm f1.4 | photo | no | no | FF | 9/7 | 8R | Ø72mm | B&H |
Russian Lenses
Lomography / Zenit Lenses
Currently, Lomography’s presence is limited to a single lens, enabling users to explore the unique character of Zenit lenses on their modern Z cameras.
Their vintage Soviet-era lenses, primarily from the Helios and Industar lines, offer a blend of affordability, distinctive renderings, and manual focus operation. Known for their crazy swirling bokeh, soft vignettes, and vintage-inspired color shifts, Zenit lenses appeal to photographers seeking creative experimentation and artistic expression.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Aperture | Filters | Z Links | |
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Lomography Atoll 17mm f2.8 M | FF | 13/10 | -- | -- | ||
Lomography Minitar-1 32mm f2.8 | FF | 5/4 | -- | Ø22.5mm | ||
Lomography Petzval 55mm f1.7 | FF | -- | -- | Ø67mm | B&H | Z |
Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat 64mm f2.9 | FF | -- | -- | -- | ||
Lomography Petzval 80.5mm f1.9 II | FF | -- | -- | -- |
Swiss Lenses
Irix Lenses
Irix lenses offer cine-inspired features and rugged construction. Their lineup leans heavily towards prime lenses with fast apertures, weather sealing, and internal focusing mechanisms, all geared towards smooth and reliable operation during video shoots.
With clickless aperture rings and fully manual focus lenses, their precise and tactile rings cater to the deliberate, controlled movements preferred by cinematographers.
Irix lenses appeal to videographers and passionate filmmakers seeking high-quality optics, distinctive bokeh characteristics, and a professional shooting experience.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Aperture | Filters | Z Links | |
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IRIX 11mm T4.3 | FF | 16/10 | 9 | 95mm | B&H | Z |
IRIX 15mm T2.6 | FF | 15/10 | 9 | Ø86mm | B&H | Z |
IRIX 21mm T1.5 | FF | 15/11 | 11R | 95mm | B&H | Z |
IRIX 30mm T1.5 | FF | -- | 11 | Ø86mm | B&H | Z |
IRIX 45mm f1.4 | MF | 11/9 | 9R | Ø77mm | ||
IRIX 45mm T1.5 | FF | 11/9 | 9 | Ø86mm | B&H | Z |
IRIX 65mm T1.5 | FF | 11 | Ø86mm | B&H | Z | |
IRIX 150mm T3.0 | FF | 12/9 | 11R | Ø86mm | B&H | Z |
IRIX 150mm T3.0 Macro 1:1 | FF | 12/9 | 11 | Ø86mm | B&H | Z |
Chinese Lenses
7Artisans Lenses
7Artisans lenses offer primarily manual focus prime options for enthusiasts and casual photographers.
7Artisans prioritize affordability and portability, featuring lightweight designs and simple construction. Their lenses generally deliver decent optical performance, making them suitable for everyday shooting and creative experimentation. Their offerings currently focus on APS-C systems, but we’re starting to see more full-frame lenses from them.
7Artisans Z Lenses | AF | Format | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||
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7Artisans FX 7.5mm f2.8 II | photo | no | no | APS-C | 11/9 | 7 | Ø58mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 9mm f5.6 | photo | no | no | FF | 16/11 | 5 | none | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 10mm f2.8 | photo | no | no | FF | 11/8 | 8 | none | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 10mm f2.8 II | photo | no | no | FF | 11/8 | 10 | Amazon / B&H | |
7Artisans FX 12mm f2.8 II | photo | no | no | APS-C | 12/10 | 5 | Ø67mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 15mm f4 | photo | no | no | FF | 13/9 | 10 | Ø77mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 18mm f5.6 | photo | no | yes | FF | Amazon | |||
7Artisans FX 18mm f6.3 UFO II | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 0 | -- | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 24mm f1.4 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 7/6 | 9 | Ø49mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 25mm f0.95 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 11/9 | 13 | Ø52mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 25mm f1.8 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 7/5 | 12R | Ø46mm | B&H |
7Artisans FX 35mm f0.95 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 11/8 | 12 | Ø52mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 35mm f1.2 II | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 10R | Ø46mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 35mm f1.4 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 8/5 | 9 | Ø49mm | B&H |
7Artisans DX 35mm f1.4 II | photo | no | no | FF | 7/5 | 10 | Ø52mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 35mm f1.4 III | photo | no | no | FF | 7/5 | 10 | Ø52mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 35mm f5.6 Pancake | photo | no | no | FF | 5/4 | fixed | none | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 50mm f0.95 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 7/5 | 13 | Ø62mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 50mm f1.05 | photo | no | no | FF | 10/7 | 13 | -- | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 50mm f1.8 AF | photo | no | yes | FF | 11/9 | 11 | Ø62mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 55mm f1.4 II | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 9 | Ø52mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans FX 50mm F1.4 Tilt-Shift | photo | no | no | APS-C | 7/6 | 12 | Ø46mm | Amazon |
7Artisans FX 60mm f2.8 Macro II | photo | no | no | APS-C | 11/8 | 9 | Ø49mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX AF 85mm F1.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 10/7 | 11 | Ø62mm | Amazon / B&H |
Cine | cine,prime | no | no | FF/S35 | -- | -- | -- | |
7Artisans DX 12mm T2.9 | cine,prime | no | no | FF | 12/10 | 9 | Ø82mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 35mm T2 Spectrum | cine,prime | no | no | FF | 9/7 | 10 | Ø82mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 50mm T2.0 Spectrum | cine,prime | no | no | FF | 6/5 | 12 | Ø82mm | Amazon / B&H |
7Artisans DX 85mm T2.0 Spectrum | cine,prime | no | no | FF | 9/8 | 10 | Ø82mm | Amazon / B&H |
Astra Lab Z Lenses
Astra Lab, a company founded in 2018 out of Hong Kong, now has quite a collection of manual focus Full Frame and APS-C lenses for the Nikon Z mount.
Astra Lab Z Lenses | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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Astra Lab Z Oculilumen 7.5mm f2.8 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 7.5 | 11.25 | 0.39' / 0.12 m | 9/8 | 10 | 0.7 lb / 320 g | B&H | |
Astra Lab Z Oculilumen 10mm f5.6 Fisheye | photo | no | no | APS-C | 10 | 15 | 7.9" / 0.2 m | 6/5 | 10 | 0.3 lb / 120 g | B&H | |
Astra Lab Z Nonikkor 11mm f1.8 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 11 | 16.5 | 7.09" / 0.18 m | 13/9 | 10 | Ø62mm | 12.3 oz / 350 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Latalumen 12mm f2 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 12 | 18 | 7.9" / 0.2 m | 12/9 | 10 | Ø62mm | 0.6 lb / 275 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Latalumen 14mm f2.8 V2 | photo | no | no | FF | 14 | 21 | 8.66" / 0.22 m | 13/9 | 10 | Ø82mm | 1.2 lb / 547 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Nonikkor 24mm f1.7 | photo | no | no | FF | 24 | 36 | 0.75' / 0.23 m | 7/5 | 10 | Ø52mm | 0.5 lb / 210 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Nonikkor 35mm f1.4 (1960) | photo | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 1.15' / 0.35 m | 7/4 | 10R | Ø52mm | 0.6 lb / 285 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Nonikkor 35mm f1.4 (1980) | photo | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 1.15' / 0.35 m | 7/5 | 10R | Ø52mm | 0.6 lb / 285 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Nocty-Nonikkor 50mm f1.2 | photo | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 1.15' / 0.35 m | 8/6 | 11R | Ø52mm | 1.2 lb / 560 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Motus 50mm f1.6 Tilt-Shift | photo | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 1.6' / 0.5 m | 6/5 | 14R | Ø43mm | 0.4 lb / 200 g | B&H |
Astra Lab Z Artolumen 60mm f2.8 2x Macro | photo | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 0.59' / 0.18 m | 10/7 | 10 | Ø62mm | 1.3 lb / 600 g | B&H |
AstrHori Z Lenses
AstrHori lenses specialize in unique and unconventional offerings. Their current lineup features specialized designs like a 28mm f/13 micro probe lens for extreme close-up work, an 18mm f/8 wide-angle shift lens for creative architectural photography, and a macro lens with variable magnification.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | |
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AstrHori 10mm f8 M | APS-C | 5/4 | -- | Ø49mm | ||
AstrHori 10mm f8 II | APS-C | 5/4 | -- | Ø55mm | -- | Z |
AstrHori 12mm f2.8 Fisheye | FF | 11/8 | 5 | -- | -- | Z |
AstrHori 14mm f4.5 | APS-C | 6/5 | -- | Ø55mm | ||
AstrHori 18mm f8 | FF | 9/9 | -- | Ø58mm | Pergear | Z |
AstrHori F8 2x Probe Lens | APS-C | 23/17 | -- | -- | -- | Z |
AstrHori 24mm f6.3 M | FF | 5/5 | -- | Ø35.5mm | ||
AstrHori 27mm f2.8 II | APS-C | 6/5 | -- | Ø52mm | -- | Z |
AstrHori 28mm f13 2x Macro | FF | 21/16 | 7 | -- | -- | Z |
AstrHori 28mm f13 2x Macro 360° | FF | Z | ||||
AstrHori 35mm f1.8 | APS-C | 9/7 | -- | Ø58mm | -- | Z |
AstrHori 40mm f5.6 M | FF | 7/5 | -- | Ø46mm | ||
AstrHori 40mm f5.6 | MF | 7/5 | -- | Ø62mm | ||
AstrHori 50mm f1.4 Tilt | FF | 7/6 | -- | Ø46mm | Pergear | Z |
AstrHori 50mm f2 | FF | 6/5 | -- | Ø52mm | -- | Z |
AstrHori 55mm f5.6 | MF | 5/5 | -- | Ø62mm | ||
AstrHori 75mm F4 | MF | 11/8 | 9 | Ø67mm | ||
AstrHori 85mm f1.8 AF | FF | 10/7 | -- | -- | ||
AstrHori 85mm f2.8 Macro & Tilt 1:1 | FF | 11/8 | 12 | Ø55mm | -- | Z |
Brightin Star Z Lenses
Brightin Star lenses offer budget-friendly prime options, primarily featuring manual focus lenses and covering common focal lengths.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | |
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Brightin Star 7.5mm f2.8 | APS-C | 11/9 | -- | -- | ||
Brightin Star 9mm f5.6 | FF | |||||
Brightin Star 10mm f5.6 | APS-C | 6/5 | -- | -- | ||
Brightin Star 11mm f2.8 | FF | Z | ||||
Brightin Star 12mm f2 | APS-C | 12/9 | -- | Ø62mm | ||
Brightin Star 23mm f5.6 | FF | 5/5 | -- | Ø55mm | -- | Z |
Brightin Star 28mm f2.8 | FF | |||||
Brightin Star 35mm f1.7 | APS-C | 6/4 | -- | Ø43mm | -- | Z |
Brightin Star 35mm f0.95 | APS-C | Z | ||||
Brightin Star 50mm f0.95 | FF | 10/9 | -- | Ø62mm | -- | Z |
Brightin Star 50mm f1.4 | APS-C | 6/6 | 9 | Ø52mm | -- | Z |
Brightin Star 50mm f1.4 AF | APS-C | Ø58mm | Z | |||
Brightin Star 50mm 1.8 | APS-C | |||||
Brightin Star 55mm f1.8 | FF | 7/5 | -- | Ø49mm | -- | Z |
Brightin Star 60mm f2.8 2x Macro | APS-C | 10/7 | -- | Ø62mm | -- | Z |
Funleader Z Lenses
Funleader carves a quirky niche with manual focus prime lenses. Prioritizing affordability and compact designs, their offerings cater to casual photographers and enthusiasts seeking playful experimentation.
While build quality and optics may not rival established brands, Funleader’s unique charm lies in its budget-friendly lenses.
Funleader Z Lenses | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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Funleader Z Caplens 18mm f8 | photo | no | no | FF | 18 | 27 | 0.8m | 6/5 | fixed | -- | 80g | Funleader |
Kipon “Elegant” Lenses For Nikon Z Mount
Kipon stands out for its diverse lens mount offerings. Some of its lenses use German designers and have very high-end build quality. Their lineup caters to enthusiasts and professionals, but also check out their adapters.
Kipon Iberit or Elegant lenses take a more classical approach to lens design using fewer elements and simple optical formulas. Over the years, they have improved their manufacturing tolerances and glass and coatings for high-quality lenses. At this point, their lenses are probably of higher quality than Voigtlander’s, but they don’t have the contrast and pop of the Zeiss M lenses. So don’t ignore these if you’re a Leica shooter if you want a high quality lens with a tamer contrast.
Kipon Z Lenses | Reviews | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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KIPON Z 24mm f2.4 | photo | no | no | FF | 24 | 36 | 9.84" / 25 cm | 8/7 | 6 | Ø49mm | 11.29 oz / 320 g | B&H | |
KIPON Z 35mm f2.4 | photo | KIPON 35mm f/2.4 Review & Sample Photos | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 1.15' / 35 cm | 6/6 | 6 | Ø49mm | 9.88 oz / 280 g | B&H |
KIPON Z IBELUX 40mm f0.85 mkIII | photo | KIPON 40mm f0.85 mk II Review & Sample Photos | no | no | APS-C | 40 | 60 | 2.5' / 75 cm | 10/9 | 10 | Ø67mm | 2.5 lb / 1150 g | B&H |
KIPON Z 50mm f2.4 | photo | KIPON 50mm f/2.4 Review & Sample Photos | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 1.97' / 60 cm | 6/6 | 6 | Ø49mm | 10.93 oz / 310 g | B&H |
KIPON Z 75mm f2.4 | photo | KIPON 75mm f/2.4 Review & Sample Photos | no | no | FF | 75 | 112.5 | 1.97' / 60 cm | 5/5 | 6 | Ø49mm | 11.64 oz / 330 g | B&H |
KIPON Z 90mm f2.4 | photo | no | no | FF | 90 | 135 | 2.3' / 70 cm | 4/4 | 10 | Ø49mm | 11.99 oz / 340 g | B&H | |
Cine | cine | Cine | -- | -- | FF | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
KIPON Z Colibri Set | cine | -- | -- | FF | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | B&H | |
KIPON Z Colibri 24mm T2.5 | cine | no | no | FF | 24 | 36 | 9.84" / 25 cm | 8/7 | 10 | -- | 484 g | ||
KIPON Z Colibri 35mm T2.5 | cine | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 1.15' / 35 cm | 6/6 | 10 | -- | 409 g | ||
KIPON Z Colibri 50mm T2.5 | cine | no | no | FF | 50 | 75 | 1.97' / 60 cm | 6/6 | 10 | -- | 499 g | ||
KIPON Z Colibri 75mm T2.5 | cine | no | no | FF | 75 | 112.5 | 1.97' / 60 cm | 5/5 | 10 | -- | 553 g | ||
KIPON Z Colibri 90mm T2.5 | cine | no | no | FF | 90 | 135 | 2.3' / 70 cm | 4/4 | 10 | -- | 550 g |





KamLan Lenses
Kamlan’s is another budget-friendly brand focusing on manual focus prime lenses.
There aren’t too many of their lenses available for the Z mount, but hopefully, we will see more in the future, as I really like their Kamlan 50mm f1.1 mark II lens, but these lenses are getting harder to find now.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | |
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KamLan 15mm f2 | APS-C | 11/9 | 10 | -- | ||
KamLan 21mm f1.8 | APS-C | 10/8 | 11 | Ø52mm | ||
KamLan 28mm f1.4 | APS-C | 8/7 | 11 | Ø52mm | ||
Kamlan 32mm f1.1 | APS-C | |||||
KamLan 50mm f1.1 Review | APS-C | 5/5 | 11 | Ø52mm | ||
KamLan 50mm f1.1 II Review | APS-C | 8/7 | 11 | Ø62mm | ||
KamLan 55mm f1.4 | FF | 8/6 | Z | |||
Kamlan 70mm f1.1 | APS-C |
Meike Lenses For Nikon Z Mount
Meike is a third-party lens manufacturer that produces a variety of manual focus and autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount cameras. Their lenses are generally budget-friendly and offer a good value for the price. However, like with most third-party brands, they are not as well-built or optically sharp as some of the more expensive lenses from Nikon or other brands.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, Meike is a good place to start. However, if you’re a serious photographer who needs the best possible image quality, you’ll want to consider lenses from Nikon or other high-end brands.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||
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Meike 3.5mm f2.8 | photo | MFT | 10/7 | -- | -- | ||
Meike 6.5mm Fisheye f2.0 | photo | APS-C | 6/5 | -- | -- | ||
Meike 8mm Fisheye f3.5 | photo | APS-C | 11/8 | -- | -- | -- | Z |
Meike 10mm f2 | photo | APS-C | 15/12 | 10 | Ø77mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 12mm f2 | photo | APS-C | 12/9 | -- | Ø62mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 12mm f2.8 | photo | APS-C | 12/10 | -- | Ø72mm | ||
Meike AF 24mm f1.4 MIX | photo | FF | Z | ||||
Meike 25mm f0.95 | photo | APS-C | -- | -- | -- | ||
Meike 25mm f1.8 | photo | APS-C | 7/5 | -- | Ø49mm | ||
Meike 25mm f2 | photo | APS-C | 10/8 | -- | -- | ||
Meike 28mm f2.8 | photo | APS-C | 6/5 | -- | Ø49mm | ||
Meike 35mm f1.4 Review | photo | APS-C | 8/5 | -- | Ø49mm | ||
Meike AF 35mm f/1.4 MIX | photo | FF | Z | ||||
Meike 35mm f1.7 Review | photo | APS-C | 6/5 | -- | Ø49mm | ||
Meike 50mm f0.95 | photo | APS-C | 7/5 | 13 | Ø62mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 50mm f1.2 | photo | FF | 12/7 | 10 | Ø67mm | Z | |
Meike AF 50mm f1.4 MIX | photo | FF | Z | ||||
Meike 50mm f1.7 Review | photo | FF | 6/5 | -- | Ø52mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 50mm f1.8 | photo | FF | |||||
Meike 50mm f2 | photo | APS-C | 6/5 | 9 | Ø49mm | ||
Meike AF 55mm f1.4 | photo | APS-C | 11/8 | 9 | Ø52mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 60mm f2.8 Macro | photo | APS-C | Amazon | Z | |||
Meike AF 85mm f1.4 STM | photo | FF | 13/8 | 12 | Ø77mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 85mm f1.8 AF | photo | FF | 9/6 | 9R | Ø67mm | B&H | Z |
Meike 85mm f2.8 | photo | APS-C | 11/8 | 12 | Ø55mm | ||
Zoom | photo | APS-C | |||||
Meike 6-11mm f3.5 | photo | APS-C | 11/8 | -- | -- | ||
Cine | cine | FF,S35,MFT | |||||
Meike 8mm T2.2 | cine | MFT | 12/7 | -- | Ø86mm | ||
Meike 10mm T2.2 | cine | S35 | 15/12 | -- | -- | ||
Meike 12mm T2.2 | cine | MFT | 15/10 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 16mm T2.2 | cine | MFT | 13/10 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 16mm T2.5 | cine | FF | 16/11 | 11 | Ø86mm | ||
Meike 18mm T2.1 | cine | S35 | 15/10 | 10 | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 24mm T2.1 | cine | FF | 14/9 | 11 | Ø82mm | ||
Meike 25mm T2.2 | cine | S35 | 10/8 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 35mm T2.1 | cine | S35 | 12/10 | 11 | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 35mm T2.1 | cine | FF | 14/9 | 11 | Ø82mm | ||
Meike 35mm T2.2 | cine | S35 | 10/8 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 50mm T2.1 | cine | S35 | 12/9 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 50mm T2.1 | cine | FF | 12/8 | 11 | Ø82mm | ||
Meike 50mm T2.2 | cine | S35 | 9/7 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 65mm T2.2 | cine | S35 | 10/7 | -- | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 75mm T2.1 | cine | S35 | 13/11 | 13 | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 85mm T2.1 | cine | FF | 14/8 | 11 | Ø82mm | ||
Meike 85mm T2.2 | cine | S35 | 9/7 | -- | Ø82mm | ||
Meike 100mm T2.1 | cine | S35 | 13/7 | 12 | Ø77mm | ||
Meike 105mm T2.1 | cine | FF | 11/7 | 11 | Ø82mm | ||
Meike 135mm T2.4 | cine | FF | 12/8 | 11 | Ø82mm |
Mitakon Zhongyi Z Lenses
Mitakon Zhongyi, also known as ZY Optics, is a third-party lens manufacturer offering a range of manual focus prime lenses for Nikon Z-mount cameras. Their lenses are recognized for their exceptionally fast apertures, often pushing boundaries with options like f/0.95 and f/1.0. This caters to low-light shooting and shallow depth-of-field effects, but generally at the expense of autofocus and overall build quality compared to native Nikon offerings.
Mitakon’s Z-mount lineup currently features primes in focal lengths ranging from 20mm to 85mm, with the popular Speedmaster series being their flagship. These lenses incorporate high refractive index and ultra-low dispersion elements to combat chromatic aberrations and maintain sharpness, particularly at wider apertures. However, manual focus operation and potential quality control inconsistencies are aspects to consider.
Overall, Mitakon Zhongyi Z lenses provide a niche option for Nikon Z users seeking extreme aperture speeds and unique aesthetic qualities. However, their manual focus nature and potentially less robust build may not suit all photographers, particularly those accustomed to native Nikon lenses or prioritizing autofocus capabilities.
Lens Name | Lens Type | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | |
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Mitakon Creator 28mm f5.6 | photo | FF | 8/7 | 5 | Ø37mm | B&H | |
Mitakon Creator 35mm f2 | photo | FF | 7/5 | 9 | Ø55mm | ||
Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f0.95 III | photo | FF | 10/7 | 11 | Ø67mm | B&H | |
Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f1.2 | photo | MF | 9/6 | 11 | Ø77mm | ||
Mitakon Creator 85mm f2 | photo | FF | 6/6 | 10 | Ø55mm | ||
Mitakon 90mm f1.5 | photo | FF | 9/6 | 9R | Ø67mm | B&H | |
Mitakon Creator 135mm f2.5 | photo | FF | 9/7 | 9R | Ø67mm | B&H | |
Mitakon APO 200mm f4 1X Macro | photo | FF | 11/7 | 9 | Ø67mm | B&H |
NiSi Lenses For Nikon
Currently, Nisi only offers one native Z-mount lens: the 15mm f/4 Sunstar ASPH. This ultra-wide prime lens is designed for landscape, seascape, architecture, and interior photography and is known for its unique 10-blade aperture, which produces distinct 10-point sun stars throughout the aperture range.
Nisi primarily focuses on filter systems for existing lenses, offering a wide range of 100mm and 150mm filter holders compatible with various Nikon Z-mount lenses. So, while their native lens selection is currently limited, their filter ecosystem provides extensive creative control for Z-mount photographers.
Nisi also developed Cine lenses, but we’ve yet to see any of them come to the Nikon mount.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||
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Photo | photo | ||||||
Nisi 9mm f2.8 Sunstar ASPH | photo | APS-C | 14/12 | 10 | Ø67mm | B&H | Z |
NiSi 15mm f4 Sunstar ASPH | photo | FF | 12/10 | 10 | Ø72mm | B&H | Z |
Cine | |||||||
Nisi 18mm | |||||||
Nisi 25mm T2.1 | |||||||
Nisi 35mm T2 | |||||||
Nisi 50mm T2 | |||||||
Nisi 75mm T2 | |||||||
Nisi 100mm T2 | |||||||
ATHENA Cine | cine | ||||||
NiSi ATHENA 14mm T2.4 | cine | FF | 10 | ||||
NiSi ATHENA 18mm T2.2 | cine | FF | |||||
NiSi ATHENA 25mm T1.9 | cine | FF | 10 | Ø77mm | |||
NiSi ATHENA 35mm T1.9 | cine | FF | 10 | Ø77mm | |||
NiSi ATHENA 50mm T1.9 | cine | FF | 10 | Ø77mm | |||
NiSi ATHENA 40mm T1.9 | cine | FF | Ø77mm | ||||
NiSi ATHENA 85mm T1.9 | cine | FF | 10 | Ø77mm | |||
NiSi ATHENA 135mm T2.2 | cine | FF |
Opteka Lenses
Opteka offers a limited range of manual focus lenses for Nikon Z-mount cameras, primarily catering to the super-telephoto and budget segments. Their lenses are known for their affordability but generally come with trade-offs regarding build quality, optical performance, and autofocus capabilities compared to native Nikon or other high-end brands.
Opteka Z lenses may suit hobbyists on a tight budget who prioritize extreme focal lengths. However, their manual focus, potentially lower build quality, and limited availability of wider prime lenses make them less appealing to professional or experienced users seeking autofocus functionality and top-tier optical performance.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||||
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Opteka 6.5mm f2 Fisheye | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 9 | -- | ||
Opteka 12mm f2.8 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 12/10 | 9 | Ø72mm | ||
Opteka 28mm f2.8 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 9 | Ø49mm | ||
Opteka 35mm f1.7 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 9 | Ø49mm | ||
Opteka 50mm f2 | photo | no | no | APS-C | 6/5 | 9 | Ø49mm | ||
Opteka 420mm / 800mm | photo | no | no | FF | 4/2 | -- | Ø62mm | -- | Z |
Opteka 500 f6.3 | photo | no | no | FF | 7/6 | -- | Ø95mm | ||
Opteka 500mm / 1000m f8 | photo | no | no | FF | 4/4 | -- | Ø67mm | -- | Z |
Opteka 650mm / 1300mm | photo | no | no | FF | 6/5 | -- | Ø95mm |
Pergear Lenses For Nikon
Pergear is a rising name in the third-party lens market, offering a growing selection of manual focus prime lenses for Nikon Z-mount cameras. Their lenses aim to balance affordability and decent optical performance, appealing to budget-conscious photographers and enthusiasts.
Pergear Z-mount lenses provide a valuable entry point for Nikon Z users seeking affordable manual focus options for various photographic genres. While they come with limitations inherent to third-party lenses, their budget-friendly pricing and decent performance make them a viable alternative for hobbyists and enthusiasts looking to expand their lens collection without breaking the bank.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | |
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Pergear 7.5mm f2.8 | APS-C | 9/8 | 10R | -- | Pergear | Z |
Pergear 10mm f8 Pancake | APS-C | 5/4 | fixed | -- | Pergear | Z |
Pergear 12mm f2 | APS-C | 12/9 | 10 | Ø62mm | Pergear | Z |
Pergear 14mm f2.8 II | FF | Pergear | Z | |||
Pergear 25mm f1.8 | APS-C | 5/3 | 12 | Ø43mm | ||
Pergear 35mm f1.2 Review | APS-C | 6/5 | 10 | Ø43mm | Pergear / Pergear | Z |
Pergear 35mm f1.4 | FF | -- | 10 | -- | -- | Z |
Pergear 35mm f1.6 | APS-C | 6/4 | 12 | Ø43mm | Pergear | Z |
Pergear 50mm f1.8 Review | APS-C | 6/4 | 10 | Ø43mm | ||
Pergear 60mm f2.8 2x Macro | APC-C | 11/8 | 10 | Ø62mm | -- | Z |
Pergear 60mm f2.8 2x Macro II | FF | 10/7 | 10 | Ø62mm | -- | Z |
Rock Star
Rockstar makes a lens cap lens for the Z Mount. You might be able to find it on eBay.
They also have a 35mm f1.8 that looks almost exactly like the Yasuhara Anthy 35mm f1.8. The Yansuhara Anthy35 is a very good lens that I’ve reviewed.
I’m not sure Rock Star is a real company, but it could be just someone rebadging OEM lenses.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Aperture | Filters | Z Links | |
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Rockstar 10mm f8 II Lenscap | APS-C | 5/4 | Fixed | -- | -- | Z |
Rockstar 35mm f1.8 | FF | 9/7 | 9 | Ø58mm | -- | Z |
SIRUI Z Lenses
Sirui, primarily known for tripods and other camera accessories, has entered the Nikon Z-mount lens market with a unique focus: anamorphic lenses. These specialized lenses capture a wider horizontal field of view, creating the distinctive stretched “cinematic” look often seen in movies.
Key characteristics of Sirui Z anamorphic lenses include:
Manual focus: Like most anamorphic lenses, Sirui’s offerings require manual focus operation.
Metal construction: Both lenses boast durable metal construction for a premium feel.
Cine-style markings: Focus and aperture markings are displayed in both T-stops and f-stops for convenient use in video workflows.
Characterful bokeh: The lenses are known for their pleasing oval-shaped bokeh, adding a distinctive touch to your footage.
Sirui Z anamorphic lenses cater to a niche audience of filmmakers and videographers seeking a unique cinematic aesthetic for their projects. While their manual focus operation might not suit all photographers, their affordability and distinctive optical qualities make them a compelling option for creative video creators on a budget.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Aperture | Filters | Z Links | |
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Photo | Z | |||||
Sirui Sniper 16mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | Z | ||||
Sirui Sniper 23mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | 12/11 | 11 | Ø58mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Sniper 33mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | 11/10 | 11 | Ø58mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Sniper 56mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | 12/11 | 11 | Ø58mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Sniper 75mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | Z | ||||
Cine | ||||||
Sirui Night Walker 24mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | 12/11 | 12 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Jupiter 24mm T2 | FF | 13/11 | 11 | Ø92mm | ||
Sirui Night Walker 35mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | 11/10 | 12 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Jupiter 35mm T2 Macro | FF | 14/11 | 11 | Ø92mm | ||
Sirui Night Walker 35mm f1.2 | S35/APS-C | 11/10 | 12 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Jupiter 50mm T2 | FF | 13/10 | 11 | Ø92mm | ||
Sirui Jupiter 75mm T2.8 Macro 1:1 | FF | 12/9 | 13 | Ø92mm | ||
Sirui Jupiter 100mm T2.8 Macro 1.5:1 | FF | 13/9 | 12 | Ø92mm | ||
Anamorphic | Z | |||||
Sirui Mars 24mm T2.8 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 13/10 | 8 | Ø72mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui 24mm f2.8 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 13/10 | 8 | Ø72mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Mars 35mm f1.8 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 13/9 | 10 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui 35mm f1.8 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 13/9 | 10 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Saturn 35mm T2.9 1.6x Carbon Fiber | FF | 18/12 | 10 | Ø60mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Venus 35mm T2.9 1.6x | FF | 18/13 | 10 | Ø82mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui 50mm f1.8 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 11/8 | 10 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Mars 50mm T2 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 11/8 | 8 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Saturn 50mm T2.9 1.6x Carbon Fiber | FF | 16/12 | 10 | Ø62mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Venus 50mm T2.9 1.6x | FF | 16/13 | 10 | Ø82mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui 75mm f1.8 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 16/12 | 13 | Ø67mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Mars 75mm T2 1.33x | S35/APS-C | 16/12 | 13 | Ø67mm | ||
Sirui Saturn 75mm T2.9 1.6x Carbon Fiber | FF | 15/12 | 10 | Ø62mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Venus 75mm T2.9 1.6x | FF | 15/13 | 10 | Ø82mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Venus 100mm T2.9 1.6x | FF | 15/13 | 13 | Ø82mm | B&H | Z |
Sirui Venus 150mm T2.9 1.6x | FF | 16/11 | Ø82mm | B&H | Z | |
Cine Zoom | ||||||
Sirui Jupiter 28-85mm T3.2 | FF | 22/18 | 114mm |
TTArtisan Nikon Z Lenses
TTArtisan is a Chinese manufacturer offering a rapidly expanding range of manual focus lenses for Nikon Z-mount cameras. They cater to budget-conscious photographers and enthusiasts who prioritize affordability and vintage aesthetics over high-end features and autofocus.
Key characteristics of TTArtisan Z lenses include:
Manual focus: All lenses require manual focus operation, demanding precise control and potentially limiting them for fast-paced action photography.
Metal construction: While not as robust as some professional lenses, many models feature metal construction for a solid feel.
Vintage-inspired aesthetics: Often showcasing rounded shapes, knurled focus rings, and clickless apertures reminiscent of classic manual lenses.
Generally good optical performance: TTArtisan lenses often deliver decent sharpness and image quality, especially considering their budget-friendly pricing.
However, there are some potential drawbacks to consider:
Quality control inconsistencies: Some users report occasional QC issues, so thorough testing before purchase might be advisable.
Limited autofocus offerings: Currently, TTArtisan only offers autofocus functionality in one lens, the AF 27mm f/2.8 APS-C.
Overall, TTArtisan Z lenses provide a compelling option for Nikon Z users seeking affordable manual-focus lenses with a vintage flair. While they come with limitations inherent to third-party lenses, their budget-friendly pricing, range of focal lengths, and decent image quality make them a viable choice for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and photographers looking to experiment with manual-focus photography.
TTArtisan Z Lenses | AF | Format | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||
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TTArtisan Z 7.5mm f2 Fisheye | no | no | APS-C | 11/8 | 7 | Ø58mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 10mm f2 | no | no | APS-C | 13/10 | 7 | Ø72mm | ||
TTArtisan Z 11mm f2.8 Fisheye | no | no | FF | 11/7 | 7 | none | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 17mm f1.4 | no | no | APS-C | 9/8 | 10 | Ø40.5mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 21mm f1.5 | no | no | FF | 13/11 | 10 | Ø72mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 23mm f1.4 | no | no | APS-C | 8/6 | 10 | Ø43mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 25mm f2 | no | no | APS-C | 7/5 | 7 | Ø43mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 27mm f2.8 AF | no | yes | APS-C | 6/5 | 7 | Ø39mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 32mm f2.8 AF | no | yes | FF | 9/6 | 7 | Ø27mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 35mm f0.95 | no | no | APS-C | 7/5 | 10 | Ø52mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 35mm f1.4 | no | no | APS-C | 7/6 | 10 | Ø39mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 40mm f2.8 Macro | no | no | APS-C | 8/7 | 11 | Ø52mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 50mm f0.95 | no | no | APS-C | 8/6 | 10 | Ø58mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 50mm f1.2 | no | no | APS-C | -- | 10 | Ø52mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 50mm f1.4 | no | no | FF | 10/8 | 12 | Ø49mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 50mm f1.4 Tilt | no | no | FF | 7/6 | 12 | Ø62mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 56mm f1.8 AF | no | yes | APS-C | 10/9 | 9 | Ø52mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 50mm f2 | no | no | FF | 6/5 | 10 | Ø43mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 75mm f2 | no | yes | FF | 10/7 | 9 | Ø62mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 90mm f1.25 | no | no | FF | 11/7 | 10 | Ø77mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 100mm f2.8 Bubble Bokeh | no | no | FF | 4/4 | 13 | Ø49mm | ||
TTArtisan Z 100mm f2.8 Tilt Macro 2x | no | no | FF | 14/10 | 12 | Ø67mm | B&H | |
TTArtisan Z 500mm f6.3 | no | no | FF | 8/5 | Ø82mm | B&H |
Thypoch Z Lenses
Thypoch is another company out of China known for its high-quality precision lenses. They are slightly more popular in the Leica M community for their affordable wide aperture lenses, but they have now released a few lenses in the Z Mount. They also have several Cine lenses in the E-mount that you could adapt to the Nikon Z mount.
Thypoch Z Lenses | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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Thypoch DX Simera 28mm f1.4 | photo | no | no | FF | 28 | 42 | 1.3' / 0.4 m | 11/7 | 14 | Ø49mm | 0.8 lb / 368 g | B&H |
Thypoch Simera 35mm f1.4 | photo | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 1.5' / 45.7 cm | 9/5 | Ø49mm | 0.7 lb / 296 g | B&H |
Venus Optics Nikon Z Lenses
The Venus Optic Laowa brand offers a wide range of lenses, focusing on ultrawide lenses with no distortion. They also have standard and telephoto lenses with macro features and some zoom lenses. They have a unique line of Cine and Anamorphic Cine lenses as well.
Some of the lenses have different aperture options. The lower apertures create better sun stars, and the higher apertures produce smoother bokeh when stopped down.
Some of the Cine lenses let you choose the units for the markings and the colors for the flares.
Laowa lenses tend to have a more clinical and high-element look. This list includes APS-C and Super35mm lenses. To see more details, including the 35mm equivalent for APS-C cameras, click the + sign next to the lens name.
Venus Optic Z Lenses | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | |||
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Laowa Z 4mm f2.8 Fisheye | photo | no | no | APS-C | 4 | 6 | 3.15" / 8 cm | 7/6 | 7 | none | 4.8oz / 135g | B&H |
Laowa Z 9mm f2.8 Zero-D | photo | no | no | APS-C | 9 | 13.5 | 4.72" / 12 cm | 15/10 | 7 | Ø49mm | 1.34lb / 609g | B&H |
Laowa Z 9mm f5.6 FF RL | photo | no | no | FF | 9 | 13.5 | 4.72" / 12 cm | 14/12 | 5 | none | 12.35oz / 350g | B&H |
Laowa Z 10mm f2.8 AF Zero-D | photo | no | yes | FF | 10 | 15 | 4.7" / 12 cm | 15/9 | 5 | Ø77mm | 0.9 lb / 420 g | B&H |
Laowa Z 10mm f4 Cookie | photo | no | no | APS-C | 10 | 15 | 3.9" / 10 cm | 12/8 | 5 | Ø37mm | 4.6oz / 130g | B&H |
Laowa Z 11mm f4.5 FF RL | photo | no | no | FF | 11 | 16.5 | 7.5" / 19 cm | 14/10 | 5 | Ø62mm | 9oz / 254g | B&H |
Laowa Z 12mm f2.8 Zero D | photo | no | no | FF | 12 | 18 | 7.09" / 18 cm | 16/10 | 7 | none | 1.34lb / 609g | B&H |
Laowa Z 14mm f4 FF RL | photo | no | no | FF | 14 | 21 | 10.6" / 27 cm | 13/9 | 5 | Ø52mm | 8oz / 228g | B&H |
Laowa Z 15mm f2 Zero-D | photo | no | no | FF | 15 | 22.5 | 5.91" / 15 cm | 12/9 | 5 | Ø72mm | 1.1lb / 500g | B&H |
Laowa Z 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift | photo | no | no | FF | 15 | 22.5 | 7.9" / 20 cm | 17/11 | 5 | none | 1.3lb / 597g | B&H |
Laowa Z 15mm f4.5R Zero-D Shift | photo | no | no | FF | 15 | 22.5 | 7.9" / 20 cm | 17/11 | 14 | none | 1.3lb / 597g | B&H |
Laowa Z 15mm f5.0 Cookie | photo | no | no | FF | 15 | 22.5 | 12cm | -- | -- | Ø39mm | 160g | |
Laowa Z 20mm f4 Zero-D Shift | photo | no | no | FF | 20 | 30 | 9.8" / 25 cm | 16/11 | 14 | Ø82mm | 26.3oz / 747g | B&H |
Laowa Z 24mm f14 Probe Macro 2:1 | photo | no | no | FF | 24 | 36 | 1.54' / 47 cm | 27/19 | 7 | none | 1.04lb / 474g | B&H |
Laowa Z 25mm f2.8 2.5-5x Macro | photo | no | no | FF | 25 | 37.5 | 6.81" / 17.3 cm | 8/6 | 8 | none | 14.11oz / 400g | B&H |
Laowa Z Argus 28mm f1.2 | photo | no | no | FF | 28 | 42 | 19.7" / 50 cm | 13/7 | 13 | Ø62mm | 1.2 lb / 562 g | B&H |
Laowa Z Argus 33mm f0.95 CF APO | photo | no | no | APS-C | 33 | 49.5 | 13.8" / 35 cm | 14/9 | 9 | Ø62mm | 20.8oz / 590g | B&H |
Laowa Z 35mm f0.95 FF | photo | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 19.7" / 50 cm | 14/9 | 15 | Ø72mm | 26.6oz / 755g | B&H |
Laowa Z Argus 45mm f0.95 | photo | no | no | FF | 45 | 67.5 | 19.7" / 50 cm | 13/9 | 15 | Ø72mm | 29.5oz / 835g | B&H |
Laowa Z 58mm f2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO | photo | no | no | FF | 58 | 87 | 7.29" / 18.5 cm | 14/11 | 13 | Ø67mm | -- | B&H |
Laowa Z 65mm f2.8 Ultra Macro APO 2x | photo | no | no | APS-C | 65 | 97.5 | 6.69" / 17 cm | 14/10 | 9 | Ø52mm | 11.82oz / 335g | B&H |
Laowa Z 85mm f5.6 2x Macro APO | photo | no | no | FF | 65 | 97.5 | 6.4" / 16.3 cm | 13/9 | 7 | Ø46mm | 10.9oz / 310g | B&H |
Laowa Z 90mm f2.8 2x Macro APO | photo | no | no | FF | 90 | 135 | 8.1" / 20.5 cm | 13/10 | 13 | Ø67mm | 21.8oz / 619g | B&H |
Laowa Z 100mm f2.8 2x Macro APO | photo | no | no | FF | 100 | 150 | 9.72" / 24.7 cm | 12/10 | 13 | Ø67mm | 1.4 lb / 638 g | B&H |
Photo Zooms | photo | no | no | FF/APS-C | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Laowa Z CF 8-16mm f3.5-5 C-Dreamer | photo | no | no | APS-C | 8,16 | 12-24 | 7.87" / 19.99 cm | 16/12 | 5 | Ø86mm | 1.02 lb / 463 g | B&H |
Laowa Z 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 | photo | no | no | FF | 10, 18 | 15-27 | 5.91" / 15 cm | 14/10 | 5 | Ø37rear | 1.09lb / 496g | B&H |
Laowa Z Aurogon 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO | photo | no | no | FF | 10-50 | 15-75 | 0.8" / 20 mm | -- | 9 | -- | B&H | |
Laowa Z 12-24mm f5.6 | photo | no | no | FF | 12, 24 | 18-36 | 5.9" / 15 cm | 15/11 | 5 | Ø77mm | 17.5oz / 497g | B&H |
Cine Spherical | cine | no | no | FF/S35/APS-C | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Laowa Z 7.5mm T2.9 Zero-D | cine | no | no | S35 | 7.5 | 11.25 | 9.8" / 25 cm | 16/10 | 7 | Ø77mm | 21.5oz / 610g | B&H |
Laowa Z 9mm T2.9 Zero-D | cine | no | no | S35 | 9 | 13.5 | 4.7" / 12 cm | 15/10 | 7 | Ø55mm | 8.71oz / 247g | B&H |
Laowa Z 15mm T2.1 Zero-D | cine | no | no | FF | 15 | 22.5 | 5.9" / 15 cm | 12/9 | 5 | Ø77mm | 1.19lb / 540g | B&H |
Laowa Z 65mm T2.9 2x Macro APO | cine | no | no | S35 | 65 | 97.5 | 6.7" / 17 cm | 14/10 | 9 | Ø77mm | 19.4 oz / 550 g | B&H |
Laowa Z 100mm T2.8 2x Macro APO | cine | no | no | FF | 100 | 150 | 9.7" / 24.7 cm | 12/10 | 13 | Ø77mm | 33.8 oz / 957 g | B&H |
Argus Z 18mm T1 | cine | no | no | S35 | 18 | 27 | 9.84” / 0.25m | 15/10 | 15 | Ø77mm | 2.09lbs / 950g | B&H |
Argus Z 25mm T1 | cine | no | no | S35 | 25 | 37.5 | 1’1” / 0.34m | 14/9 | 9 | Ø77mm | 1.68lb / 762g | B&H |
Argus Z 28mm T1 | cine | no | no | FF | 28 | 42 | 1’3” / 0.4m | 14/9 | 15 | Ø77mm | 2.65lbs / 1200g | B&H |
Argus Z 33mm T1 | cine | no | no | S35 | 33 | 49.5 | 1’1” / 0.35m | 14/9 | 9 | Ø77mm | 1.54lb / 700g | B&H |
Argus Z 35mm T1 | cine | no | no | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 1’7” / 0.5m | 14/9 | 15 | Ø77mm | 2.09lbs / 950g | B&H |
Argus Z 45mm T1 | cine | no | no | FF | 45 | 67.5 | 1’7” / 0.5m | 13/9 | 15 | Ø77mm | 2.35lbs / 1065g | B&H |
Laowa Z 28-75mm T2.9 | cine | no | no | FF | 28,75 | 42-112.5 | -- | 22/18 | 11 | Ø77mm | 3.17lbs / 1440g | |
Laowa Z 28-75mm T2.9 Light | cine | no | no | FF | 28,76 | 42-112.5 | -- | 22/18 | 11 | Ø77mm | 2.8lbs / 1264g | |
Laowa Z 75-180mm T2.9 | cine | no | no | FF | 75,180 | 112.5-270 | -- | 14/14 | 11 | Ø77mm | 2.95lbs / 1339g | |
Laowa Z 75-180mm T2.9 Light | cine | no | no | FF | 75,180 | 112.5-271 | -- | 14/14 | 11 | Ø77mm | 2.7lbs / 1226g | |
Cine Anamorphic | cine, ana | no | no | S35/APS-C | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Laowa Z Nanomorph 27mm T2.8 1.5x | cine, ana | no | no | S35 | 27 | 40.5 | 16.9" / 43 cm | 15/14 | 13 | Ø55mm | -- | B&H |
Laowa Z Nanomorph 35mm T2.4 1.5x | cine, ana | no | no | S35 | 35 | 52.5 | 23.6" / 60 cm | 15/13 | 13 | Ø55mm | -- | B&H |
Laowa Z Nanomorph 50mm T2.4 1.5x | cine, ana | no | no | S35 | 50 | 75 | 27.6" / 70 cm | 15/13 | 13 | Ø55mm | -- | B&H |
Laowa Z Nanomorph 65mm T2.4 1.5x | cine, ana | no | no | S35 | 65 | 97.5 | 2.3' / 70 cm | 15/13 | 13 | Ø62mm | 1.5 lb / 690 g | B&H |
Laowa Z Nanomorph 80mm T2.4 1.5x | cine, ana | no | no | S35 | 80 | 120 | 2.8" / 70 mm | 14/13 | 13 | Ø62mm | 1.6 lb / 710 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z Mount lenses
Viltrox, a well-established manufacturer of third-party lenses, offers a growing and diverse lineup. They aim to balance affordability and optical performance, appealing to budget-conscious photographers and enthusiasts.
Key characteristics of Viltrox Z lenses include:
Autofocus and manual focus options: Some lenses offer autofocus, while others are manual focus only, catering to different user preferences and budgets.
Metal construction: Many models feature durable metal construction for a quality feel.
Some potential drawbacks to consider:
Build quality might not match native Nikon lenses: While generally good, build quality might be a step below high-end native options.
Autofocus performance might not be as fast or consistent as native Nikon lenses: Autofocus speed and accuracy may vary depending on the specific lens and camera body combination.
Overall, Viltrox Z lenses offer a budget-friendly alternative to native Nikon options, providing decent performance and features for the price. They’re a viable choice for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and photographers seeking value without compromising quality.
I’ve reviewed the Viltrox 35mm AF lenses of the Nikon system, and they were overall a good value for the price and did offer a different rendering than the Nikon 35mm f1.8 S lens. While I consider a lot of the Nikon S lenses to have a slightly dreamier vibe, the Viltrox 35mm f1.8 was a bit more crunchy and classic.
Viltrox Z Lenses | AF | Format | Focal Length | S35 FF Equiv | Min. Focus | Elements | Iris | Filters | Weight | Z Links | ||
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Viltrox Z AF 13mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 13 | 19.5 | 8.7" / 22 cm | 14/11 | 9 | Ø67mm | 14.8 oz / 420 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 16mm f1.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 16 | 24 | 10.6" / 27 cm | 15/12 | 9 | Ø77mm | 19.4 oz / 550 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z PFU RBMH 20mm f1.8 ASPH | photo | no | yes | FF | 20 | 30 | 9.84" / 25 cm | 12/9 | 14 | Ø82mm | 1.7 lb / 782 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 20mm f2.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 20 | 30 | 7.5" / 19 cm | 10/8 | 7 | Ø52mm | 5.5 oz / 157 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 23mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 23 | 34.5 | 11.81" / 30 cm | 11/10 | 9 | Ø52mm | 9.17 oz / 260 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 24mm f1.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 24 | 36 | 11.8" / 30 cm | 11/9 | 9 | Ø55mm | 12 oz / 340 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 25mm f1.7 Air | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 25 | 37.5 | 12/10 | 9 | Ø52mm | 6 oz / 170 g | ||
Viltrox Z AF 27mm f1.2 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 27 | 40.5 | 11" / 27.9 cm | 15/11 | 11 | Ø67mm | 1.2 lb / 560 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 28mm f1.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 28 | 42 | 14.6" / 37 cm | 11/9 | 9 | Ø55mm | 12.9 oz / 367 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 33mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 33 | 49.5 | 1.31' / 40 cm | 10/9 | 9 | Ø52mm | 9.52 oz / 270 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 35mm f1.7 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 35 | 52.5 | 13" / 33 cm | 11/9 | 9 | Ø52mm | 6 oz / 170 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 35mm f1.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 35 | 52.5 | 15.7" / 40 cm | 10/8 | 9 | Ø55mm | 12 oz / 340 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 50mm f1.8 | photo | no | yes | FF | 50 | 75 | 21.7" / 55 cm | 11/10 | Ø55mm | 12 oz / 340 g | B&H | |
Viltrox Z AF 50mm f2 AIR | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 50 | 75 | 20.1" / 51 cm | 13/9 | 9 | Ø58mm | 7.2 oz / 205 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 56mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 56 | 84 | 2' / 60 cm | 10/8 | 9 | Ø52mm | 10.2 oz / 290 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 56mm f1.7 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 56 | 84 | 21.7" / 55 cm | 11/9 | 9 | Ø52mm | 6.6 oz / 187 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 75mm f1.2 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 75 | 112.5 | 34.6" / 88 cm | 16/11 | 11 | Ø77mm | 23.6 oz / 670 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 85mm f1.8 II | photo | no | yes | FF | 85 | 127.5 | 2.62' / 80 cm | 10/7 | 9R | Ø72mm | 1.06 lb / 484 g | B&H |
Viltrox Z AF 135mm f1.8 LAB | photo | yes | yes | FF | 135 | 202.5 | 2.36' / 0.72 m | 14/9 | 11 | Ø82mm | 2.7 lb / 1235 g | B&H |
Yongnuo Lenses For Nikon
Yongnuo Z lenses offer a budget-friendly entry point. While they come with limitations inherent to third-party lenses, their affordability and decent performance make them a viable option for hobbyists.
Lens Name | Sensor | Elements | Iris | Filters | Z Links | ||||
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Yongnuo 16mm f1.8S DSM | photo | no | yes | FF | |||||
Yongnuo 23mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | Z | ||||
Yongnuo 25mm f1.7 | photo | no | yes | M43 | 7/6 | 7 | Ø52mm | ||
Yongnuo 33mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | |||||
Yongnuo 35mm f2R DF DSM | photo | no | yes | FF | 9/8 | 7R | Ø52mm | ||
Yongnuo 35mm f2 CR | yes | FF | |||||||
Yongnuo 42.5mm f1.7 M II | photo | no | yes | M43 | 9/8 | 7 | Ø52mm | ||
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8R DSM | photo | no | yes | FF | |||||
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8X DA | photo | no | yes | APS-C | |||||
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8S DSM | photo | no | yes | APS-C | 8/7 | 7R | Ø49mm | ||
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8S DSM II | photo | no | yes | APS-C | |||||
Yongnuo 50mm f1.8S DSM | photo | no | yes | FF | -- | -- | -- | B&H | Z |
Yongnuo 56mm f1.4 | photo | no | yes | APS-C | |||||
Yongnuo 85mm f1.8S DSM | photo | no | yes | FF | 9/8 | 7R | Ø58mm | B&H | Z |
Yongnuo 85mm f1.8R DF DSM | photo | no | yes | FF | |||||
Zooms | |||||||||
Yongnuo 12-35mm f2.8-4 | photo | no | yes | M43 | -- | -- | -- |
Nikon Z-Mount Adapters
So far, we only have the official Nikon F to Z mount adapter. It will autofocus AF/AE with E, G, D Lenses.
D lenses will not be able to have autofocus.
Adapter | Compatibility | Order |
Nikon FTZ | F to Z | B&H |
Third-Party to Nikon Adapters
When purchasing adapters, I’ve found Kipon to be the best quality, although they are slightly more expensive, except perhaps for Novoflex. It’s essential to get a higher-quality adapter when buying an adapter for Leica M or M42 since those lenses are a bit more challenging to get on and off and sometimes can get stuck.
For Leica M lenses, you can get Helicoid adapters. Leica M lenses have a pretty far minimum focus distance. Having the Helicoid allows you to adjust the length of the adapter for a closer focus.
I have the Techart Sony FE to Z adapter for AF adapters. It’s excellent for adapting AF lenses, and the autofocus works, but it’s not very fast or reliable. It appears to use contrast detection mostly, so there is a lot of pulsing action as it tries to fine-tune focus. If you put it on AF-S and use a center point, then it’s fine. It’s like shooting with an old DSLR.
Note: The Techart FE to Z adapter does not fit on the Nikon Z50 APS-C camera. There isn’t enough space for part of the adapter to recess into the camera since the Z50 is a little shallower near the mount.
Autofocus Adapters | Compatibility | Order |
Techart | Sony FE to Z | Amazon |
Fringer | Canon EF to Z | Amazon |
Commlite | Canon EF to Z | Amazon |
Megadap EFTZ21 | Canon EF to Z | Amazon |
Megadap MTZ11 | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
Manual Focus Adapters | ||
Kipon | M4/3 to Z | Amazon |
Kipon | Nikon F to Z | Amazon |
Kipon | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
Kipon Helicoid | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
Voigtalnder | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
7Artisans | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
Novoflex | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
Fotodiox | Leica M to Z | Amazon |
Kipon | M42 to Z | Amazon |
K&F | M42 to Z | Amazon |
Fotasy | Nikon F to Z | Amazon |
Shoten | Sony FE to Z | Shoten |
Pixco | Fujifilm FX to Z | Amazon |
Kipon Lens Adapters For Z-Mount
Kipon has finally secured a monopoly on camera adapters, producing adapters for nearly every lens available. Recently, they started making Helicoid adapters and Tilt adapters. They are also known for their Baveyes focal reducers, which feature full electronic controls and autofocus capabilities.
Kipon Lens Adapters | AF | Elements | Check Prices | |||
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Alpa | B&H | |||||
Arri PL | B&H | |||||
Arri S | B&H | |||||
Canon C | B&H | |||||
Canon EF | B&H | |||||
Canon EF with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Canon FD | B&H | |||||
Canon FD with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Contarex | B&H | |||||
Contarex with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Contax G | B&H | |||||
Contax/Yashica | B&H | |||||
Contax/Yashica with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Contax 645 Baveyes 0.8x | Yes | B&H | ||||
Exakta | B&H | |||||
Fujica X | B&H | |||||
Hasselblad V | B&H | |||||
Hasselblad V-Mount Baveyes 0.7x | Yes | B&H | ||||
Hasselblad XPan | B&H | |||||
Icarex BM | B&H | |||||
Konica AR | B&H | |||||
L39 | B&H | |||||
Leica M | B&H | |||||
Leica M Visoflex | B&H | |||||
Leica M with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Leica R | B&H | |||||
Leica R with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
M42 Screw Mount | B&H | |||||
M42 with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Mamiya 645 | B&H | |||||
Mamiya 645 Baveyes 0.7x | Yes | B&H | ||||
Minolta MD | B&H | |||||
Minolta MD with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Nikon F | B&H | |||||
Nikon F (G Lens) | B&H | |||||
Nikon F (G-Lens) with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Nikon F with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Nikon G-Type F Baveyes 0.7x | Yes | B&H | ||||
Olympus OM | B&H | |||||
Olympus OM with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Olympus Pen F | B&H | |||||
Pentacon 6 | B&H | |||||
Pentax 110 | B&H | |||||
Pentax 645 | B&H | |||||
Pentax 67 | B&H | |||||
Pentax 67 Baveyes 0.7x | Yes | B&H | ||||
Pentax K | B&H | |||||
Pentax K (DA) | B&H | |||||
Pentax K (DA) with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Pentax K with Helicoid | Yes | B&H | ||||
Praktica B | B&H | |||||
Robot Screw-Mount | B&H | |||||
Rollei QBM | B&H | |||||
Sony/Minolta A | B&H |
Nikon Z Mount Lenses Conclusions
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FYI- the link to the Samyang 85mm to B&H is the f-mount lens not Z
Thanks, fixing now!
Is there any leica m adaptor for Nikon z?
Yes, I use the one made by Kipon.
NOVOFLEX Also makes one: NIKZ/LEM
Oh, anw between canon eos r, sony a7iii, nikon z6, and Fujifilm…
Which one have the more intuitive and easy to understanding user interface?
All camera menus have their quirks and weird things. But overall I think Canon it’s the easiest, then Nikon is well explained, easy to navigate but with a LOT of options, so it’s more complicated because the multiple options but the overall structure is logical. Sony it’s not so friendly and Fuji is the more messy of all
Thanks for this list! Please add these lenses when you get a chance:
Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D Lens for Nikon Z
7artisans Photoelectric 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for Nikon Z (DX Format!)
And I just noticed this coming soon lens adapter:
7artisans Photoelectric Leica Transfer Ring for Nikon Z
Much obliged for keeping this page current. It’s a valuable resource.
Thanks! I updated the other day with a few new ones I saw but forgot about the Laowa 15mm and 7Art. Kipon and Yasuhara have a few more in the works as well. Yasuhara is suppose to send me their next one and hopefully I can get it in the Nikon mount this time.
For the adapters I might just only keep the most popular, or the high quality ones on the list. I was doing those for my Sony list and there just ended up being hundreds ofter a few years.
Loving this list, I didn’t found something like this in the internet. Laowa announced the Nikon Z-mount for three more lenses (12mm ultrawide, and the 25mm and 100mm ultramacro-lenses)
Thanks Markus, I’m actually going through and doing some updates on this today.
Thx for the updates. Maybe one small hint, the Viltrox 20mm f/1.8 does have a 82mm filtersize. There is an second lenshood in the box to attach those filters ;). By the way, really nice lens.
There’s also the Lomography Lens that could be added to this list.
I’ve got one, a fun lens to use.
https://shop.lomography.com/en/lenses/petzval-55-art-lens/product-petzval55-brass-nikon-z-name
Thanks, I totally forgot about these. I’ve been meaning to try one out. I’ll add that to my list for the next update.
Hey Alik, there is the new fully manual “Pergear 7.5mm F/2.8” fisheye-lens from china for Nikons Z APS-C sensor.
Thanks Markus, I haven’t really decided how I want to deal with APS-C lenses yet. I would probably need to build a separate list for that because there will be hundreds once all these companies start building Nikon mounts. I think they’re just waiting to see a little more push from Nikon into APS-C because the mounts between cameras on a lot of those lenses like 7Artisans are interchangeable. Should be easy for everyone to add those to their designs. Maybe I’ll tack on a section in this article for now.
Would be great if the list also include whether it is af or mf
good Idea, I’ll update.
as long as you’re ‘updating’ this list, the Yasuhara lens is no longer made (2021).
Thanks, it’s still in stock at a few places so I’ll keep it up for now.
You know How Viltrox put out more lens for Z mount, yeah? They are even with AF capability. VILTROX AF 23mm F1.4 STM, VILTROX 33mm F1.4 STM, VILTROX AF 56mm F1.4 STM and maybe more.
They are on the list. I am testing the 35mm f1.8 right now. But I don’t include APS-C lenses on this list at the moment. Might build a different one for that.
I see. Sorry for needless comment. I appreciate your work!
Hey Alik,
nice to see, that you keep this list up to date :). You could add the 24mm f/14 Probe and the 85mm f/5.6 Macro from Laowa. 😉
Will do thanks!
Will you be reviewing the 28mm 2.8 and 105 2.8 macro z mount lenses soon?
Personally, I would put 35mm in Wide angle. 40-45mm is the accepted cutoff for normal.
A lot of the third-party lenses are DX format. It would be nice to know that information. As far as I know IRIX doesn’t make Z mount lenses. You’ve included the Canon RF lenses. I suppose you could use them with an adapter, but you can do that with a host of other lenses. IRIX does have F mount lenses that work with the FTZ adapter.
I made a mistake on the Irix lenses, they do link to the Z lenses, but my description was for Canon.
As far as the third party DX lenses go, the truth is, there are a lot now but the Nikon DX cameras are not really popular enough yet to justify the workload in making and keeping up on a whole new list. Most of the the manual third-party lenses that they make for Fujifilm they also make for Nikon so I would just reference that list for now to kind of see what’s out there.
I have been looking for this information many times! Thanks, this article is very useful.
Under “Tamron Z Lenses” you mention the 70-300mm lens, and then put FF equivalent. I think you mean APS-C?
thanks for all the lens listings, very useful!!
Thanks, Kevin,
Yes, that would mean FF equivalent if you were to use it on an APS-C body. It’s a little confusing because I haven’t broken the Nikon lenses into their own APS-C set yet and it’s the terminology I use on the APS-C lists and all the lists share the same table data. Maybe something like Cropped Equiv would be a better term or something.
Please post any missing lenses in this thread.
The Kipon M4/3 to Z seems to actually be 4/3 to Z? Great list you have put together.
Yes, it’s the same thing. M43 4/3 micro four third adapters are all universal.
But the list of adapters is pretty outdated, so you might want to do your own hunting. I’ve started working on new lists but it’s been taking forever to hunter everything down.
7 Artisans 12mm 2.8 – https://www.ebay.com/itm/134399688983?hash=item1f4ad88117:g:PiYAAOSw~q1jt46q&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwMijb9lhb9iw8D%2BRXVOzF7hNS%2BPscguBkoHndHt660yuZx2J2xyV%2BQze%2BtQxfELznXh4lrSiOFI%2Bu9l144afjK5Pf9rLoKA4tNqeAouenFEVpJWOvZz2z1M%2FDc9fjPGRoc%2Bdmj%2B2EjhgaTcjg47xbI8x%2BMufOh49oCAH3%2B7J2kZgYlN0OmdFT4YqYkD6EGsMfNI8Nj1v6fEZOV8yzIYd5J%2FcF3lJijggEBWwBtagrfIZHEHTKAEH9IaXX6T0QysCAg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9CbwOCSYg
Thanks, somehow I missed this one. Might take a few days for the cache to clear before it shows up.
Tamron coming out with the 150-500
Missing Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens (Nikon Z)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1789942-REG/tamron_a057_150_500mm_f_5_6_7_di_iii.html
Thanks, Added!
Meike 50mm 1.8 af
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FulXMcuK-WM&t=610s
Viltrox 20 f2.8
Nice! Added it and the Viltrox AF 27mm f1.2 as well. Still waiting on the Viltrox AF 16mm f1.8.
There is supposed to be a 135mm coming from them as well.
there is a 9mm Brighten Star missing from the Z list.
Got it thanks! I’ve updated it, it should appear soon.
Please, add the Megadap EFTZ21 AF adapter (Canon EF/EF-S to Nikon Z) to the list. It works pretty well.
Thanks for your impressive work.
Added it thanks!
you missed the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD….
I’ve added it now, thank you!
FYI the link to the 35mm f1.4 is taking me to the 50mm
Thanks Gregor! Removed the link, I don’t have that review up yet.
Looking for a super telephoto mirror lens for Nikon Z. Anybody have a suggestion please
There is the viltrox 28 4.5 now. Great and handy list btw