Best astrophotography lenses for the Nikon Z5
22 astrophotography lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 (Nikon Z mount) — wide and bright for stars and night sky. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. At f/0.95 it is the brightest of the 22 astrophotography Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 — the full comparison is below.
It is manual focus — no autofocus on the Nikon Z5. If you want autofocus for astrophotography, the brightest AF option here is Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S at f/1.2.
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Stabilisation uses a marker in the manufacturer model name; no marker is not a negative claim. Price filters use a current price when available.
One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z5 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
How long can you expose before the stars trail on the Nikon Z5?
A rule-of-thumb answer for each lens above, at its widest focal length and widest aperture. The NPF rule takes the Nikon Z5's pixel size into account; the older 500 rule does not, and gives longer times that can show slight trails on today's sensors.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z5
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 18 of the 22 lenses above (the other 4 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 | 125g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 26mm f/2.8 EVO | 170g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air | 173g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air | 185g | Not verified |
| Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A062) | 380g | Not verified |
| Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF | 390g | Not verified |
| Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF | 440g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | 450g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) | 450g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | 450g | Weather-sealed (Nikon states the lens is sealed against dust and water droplets; rear rubber seal + fluorine-coated front element) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | 505g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) | 510g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | 550g | Not verified |
| Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX | 560g | Not verified |
| Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) | 585g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | 650g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S | 1060g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct | 2000g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 at 125g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S at 450g.
FAQ
What is the best astrophotography lens for the Nikon Z5?
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (58mm f/0.95) is the standout astrophotography option that fits the Nikon Z5. 22 astrophotography Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these astrophotography lenses fit the Nikon Z5?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z5 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest astrophotography lens for the Nikon Z5?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 at 125g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S at 450g. Weights for 18 of the 22 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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