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Best low-light lenses for the Nikon Z5 II

14 low-light lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II (Nikon Z mount) — fast apertures (f/1.8 and brighter) for dim conditions. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 14 low-light Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-06-21 · Nikon Z mount · Nikon full-frame body

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Professional Extra-Large Aperture 50mm Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureTypeCoverageBest for
50mmNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SAmazon →f/1.2primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & eventStandard prime
85mmNikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 SAmazon →f/1.2primeFull-framePortraitWedding & eventLow-light
35mmNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4Amazon →f/1.4primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
50mmNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4Amazon →f/1.4primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightStandard prime
24mmNikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameWide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light
35mmNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 SAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmViltrox AF 35mm f/1.8Amazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmSamyang AF 35mm f/1.8 ZAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameStandard primeEverydayLow-lightCompact
50mmNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 SAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameStandard primeLow-light
75mmSamyang AF 75mm f/1.8 ZAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightCompact
85mmNikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 SAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitLow-light
85mmViltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 IIAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitLow-light
135mmNikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
135mmSamyang AF 135mm f/1.8 ZAmazon →f/1.8primeFull-frameTelephotoPortraitLow-light

FAQ

What is the best low-light lens for the Nikon Z5 II?
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S (50mm f/1.2) is the standout low-light option that fits the Nikon Z5 II. 14 low-light Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these low-light lenses fit the Nikon Z5 II?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z5 II and covers its full-frame sensor.

All lenses for the Nikon Z5 II · the same use across mounts: Low-light lenses for Nikon Z · all cameras