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Best telephoto lenses for the Nikon Z5 II

7 telephoto lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II (Nikon Z mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena. At f/1.8 it is the brightest of the 7 telephoto 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 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens | Telephoto for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA Model

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureTypeCoverageBest for
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
70-200mmNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR SAmazon →f/2.8zoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
28-400mmNikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VRAmazon →f/4-8zoomFull-frameTravelTelephotoEveryday
100-400mmNikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR SAmazon →f/4.5-5.6zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoLandscape
180-600mmNikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRAmazon →f/5.6-6.3zoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephoto
600mmNikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR SAmazon →f/6.3primeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action

FAQ

What is the best telephoto lens for the Nikon Z5 II?
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena (135mm f/1.8) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Nikon Z5 II. 7 telephoto Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these telephoto 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: Telephoto lenses for Nikon Z · all cameras