Nikon’s mirrorless Z system already has an impressive selection of Nikon Z lenses. An equally great Nikkor Z lens roadmap shows several exciting new lenses planned for release in the next few years.
Currently, most of the lenses are full-frame lenses to suit the Z6 II, Z7 II and Z9 cameras. Still, with the launch of the Z50 and Z30, Nikon has demonstrated that they also intend this mount to be used for their future cheaper APS-C “DX” crop cameras. We will undoubtedly see a few more Z DX lenses coming down the pipeline soon. In addition to the lenses listed on this page, most modern Nikon F-Mount lenses can also be used with Z Series cameras using the Nikon FTZ adapter.
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Nikon Lens Terminology Key
Below is a very brief overview of the most common acronyms and abbreviations found within the names of Nikon Z lenses. For a more detailed explanation of these and other Nikon lens terminology, such as lens coatings and focus motor designs, please refer to our in-depth Nikon lens terminology guide.
- VR – Vibration Reduction is Nikon’s in-lens image stabilization technology.
- S – The S Line of lenses are Nikon’s top-grade professional-quality Z-Mount mirrorless lenses.
- SE – Special Edition versions of modern Z lenses housed in a classic design to match the aesthetics of the Nikon Z fc camera line.
- TC – Lenses with a built-in 1.4x Teleconverter, engaged by a switch on the side of the lens.
- Noct – The Noctilucx name is reserved of Nikon’s lenses that have a maximum aperture of less than f/1.0
- Plena – The Plena name is reserved for Nikon’s Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens. Essentially, this is a marketing gimmick to make this lens sound fancy and expensive, which it is.
- FX – Z lenses designed to cover a full-frame sensor.
- DX – Z lenses designed to cover an APS-C sensor.
- MC – Nikon lens with a reproduction ratio at least 1:1 ie a macro lens.
Nikon Z Lens Annual Release Rate
How many new Z lenses does Nikon release every year? The number is variable, but the chart below will give you some historical context and a reasonable indication of what can be expected. The chart also shows the split between full-frame NIKKOR Z lenses and APS-C NIKKOR Z DX lenses.
Nikon Z Lens Release Dates
The lens data table in the following sub-section is arranged in focal length order. Sometimes it’s helpful to have a chronological list of Nikon Z lens release dates to find out which lenses will be offering the latest technology. In this section, you will find a list of all Nikon’s Nikkor Z lenses, arranged with the newest lenses at the top.
Occasionally, Nikon will do a “development announcement” for its lenses. Usually, this comes as a press release with basic information about the lens and a couple of photos. In those cases, you will see two dates in the second column. The first date is the date of the development announcement, and the second is the official announcement date.
You might also note that the lens number in the first column disagrees with Nikon’s own number for how many lenses there are in the Z lens lineup. This is because Nikon likes to inflate the number of lenses in the lineup by including teleconverters, FTZ mount adapters, and multiple “SE” versions of already-existing lenses in their lens tally.
Nikon Z Lenses – Complete Specifications
By default, lenses in the table are sorted by their widest focal length, placing wide-angle lenses at the top and super-telephoto lenses at the bottom.
- Use the filters to narrow down lenses shown in the table.
- Use the horizontal scroll bar below the table to reveal more specifications.
- Mobile users can press the + button to expand.
Nikon Z Lens Price Check Tool
Use the links below to jump to specific lenses.
Full-Frame Nikon Z Zoom Lenses
- NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- NIKKOR Z 24-50 f/4-6.3
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
- NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
- NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
- NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Full-Frame Nikon Z Prime Lenses
- NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
- NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)
- NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
- NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
- NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
- NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
- NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro
- NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
- NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
- NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Nikon Z Teleconverters
APS-C Nikon Z DX Prime Lenses
APS-C Nikon Z DX Zoom Lenses
- NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Mount Adapters
Full-Frame Nikon Z Lenses
Nikon Z Zoom Lenses
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Nikon Z Prime Lenses
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
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NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Nikon Z Teleconverters
Teleconverters often called “extenders”, are used to increase the perceived focal length of a lens. Nikon’s Z teleconverters are compatible with the following lenses:
- Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
- Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
- Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
- Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
- Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
- Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
- Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
- Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC 1.4x
Nikon Z Teleconverter TC 2x
APC-S Nikon Z DX Lenses
Nikon’s Z DX lenses are designed for their APS-C DX sensor mirrorless cameras like the Nikon Z50 or Nikon Z30. They can be used on full-frame Z series cameras, which will force APS-C crop mode to engage.
Nikon Z DX Prime Lenses
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Nikon Z DX Zoom Lenses
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
Nikon Mount Adapters
Nikon FTZ Adapter II
The Mark II version of the Nikon FTZ Adapter shares the same functionality and F-Mount lens compatibility as the original FTZ adapter. The only difference between the two models is physical, with the new version lacking the lower bulge and 1/4″ 20 mounting point found on the original. The reason for this change is that the bulge on the original version interfered with your fingers when the adapter was used on pro-sized camera bodies like the Nikon Z9 or gripped Z6/Z7 bodies. For most people, this is a positive design change.
Some people, however, like the 1/4″ 20 thread on the original FTZ adapter for mounting heavier non-collared lenses to a Z Series camera. While it does appear that Nikon is slowly discontinuing distribution of the original FTZ adapter, they are readily available on the second-hand market since many people switched to the new Mark II version. If you like that mount point, I would advise getting your hands on one now while you can.
Nikon FTZ Adapter
I appreciate the list above but I would like to see one change. I am trying to figure out when the Z lenses were released (not an announcement date). Unfortunately, you’ve put the release date as M/D/Y — could you change that to Y/M/D? That will sort the list oldest/newest or newest/older. Thanks.
Ah, I see what you mean. I’ll have a think about how to tackle that in the long term. YMD is a non-standard way to write any date. Perhaps I should have a different table that is chronological release dates. I actually did this for Canon EF lenses here: https://shuttermuse.com/complete-list-of-canon-ef-lenses/
Would that be a good solution?
– The numbers between about 0.1 and 1 with out a heading – are these focussing times from near to far ?
– YMD is a broad used date, same as the invers: DMY. MDY does not follow mathematical tradions. I guess it comes from GB.
– I’m not seeing a column without a heading, so I’m not sure what you mean. If you still see it can you screenshot and send me an email using the contact form? Thanks!
– MMDDYY is the typical way of showing it in the US, where most of my readership is based. I shortened it to MDY to keep the column width narrower on an already very large table. I’m sure people can understand what it means 🙂
UPDATE: I have fixed this issue by moving to a new system that allows for better table sorting.
Hi Dan, I think you have diameter and length confused with the 26/2.8. Thanks!
Oh, and the FX 24-50/4-6.3 is missing.
Thanks! Added.
Hah! You’re right. Well, actually Nikon themselves had gotten them confused, and that caught me out. Thanks for letting me know about the missing 24-50mm lens, too. I have added it.
Your aperture range seems to be a date instead of a range. I’m trying to sort lenses by their *smallest* (not largest) aperture and was hoping your “complete list” of specifications would have it. 🙁
The list is “complete,” so there is no need to get snarky with your quotation marks. Not being able to sort the list in the very specific (and rather odd) way that you want, doesn’t make it incomplete.
The aperture range column is not sortable (how could it be?), so I am afraid I don’t know what issue you are talking about when you say it is a date.
Why would you want to sort lenses by their smallest aperture, anyway? There are only a few minimum aperture values: 16,22,32,36. And there aren’t even that many lenses. I’m sorry it’s such a hardship for you to simply look at the maximum aperture values in this free, time-consuming-to-create resource that I created for everyone.