Best telephoto lenses for the Nikon Z50
29 telephoto lenses that fit the Nikon Z50 (Nikon Z mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 29 telephoto Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z50 — the full comparison is below.
Showing 29 of 29 lenses
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 Z50 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
What these focal lengths actually give you on the Nikon Z50
The Nikon Z50 has an APS-C sensor, so it sees a 1.5× crop of what each lens projects. Every focal length below therefore frames 1.5× tighter than its marked number. That works in your favour here: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S reaches 1200mm of effective reach, which on a full-frame body would need a longer, heavier and far more expensive lens.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z50
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 29 of the 29 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO | 345g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO | 355g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO | 360g | Weather-sealed (bare-lens weight as published; Viltrox page claims a weather-sealed / dust-and-moisture-protected build) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | 405g | Not verified |
| Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 | 466g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | 570g | Not verified |
| Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) | 575g | Not verified |
| Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) | 580g | Not verified |
| Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) | 635g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | 725g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | 795g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro | 835g | Not verified |
| Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) | 865g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena | 995g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | 998g | Not verified |
| 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 | 1014g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S | 1160g | Weather-sealed (S-Line; weight excludes the tripod collar (1,245 g with it); Nikon claims dust- and drip-resistance) |
| Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) | 1180g | Not verified |
| Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) | 1190g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB | 1265g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S | 1355g | Weather-sealed (S-Line; Nikon states S-Line lenses are extensively sealed against dust and moisture) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S | 1360g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S | 1390g | Weather-sealed (S-Line; weight excludes the tripod collar (1,470 g with it)) |
| Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF | 1588g | Not verified |
| Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) | 1720g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | 1955g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S | 2385g | Weather-sealed (S-Line; weight as published (approx.); Nikon claims dust- and drip-resistance) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S | 2950g | Weather-sealed (S-Line; weight as published (approx.); Nikon claims dust- and drip-resistance) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S | 3260g | Weather-sealed (S-Line; weight as published (approx.); Nikon claims dust- and drip-resistance) |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO at 345g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO at 360g.
FAQ
What is the best telephoto lens for the Nikon Z50?
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 (75mm f/1.2) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Nikon Z50. 29 telephoto Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these telephoto lenses fit the Nikon Z50?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z50 and covers its APS-C sensor.
What is the lightest telephoto lens for the Nikon Z50?
The Viltrox AF 90mm f/2.2 EVO at 345g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVO at 360g. Weights for 29 of the 29 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
Already own the Nikon Z50, shopping for a spare or an upgrade? We found no new Nikon Z50 on Amazon US when we last checked. Its successor is the Nikon Z50 II. See the Nikon Z50 II on Amazon Or search Amazon for the Nikon Z50.
Other uses on the Nikon Z50: Wide-angle (25) Landscape (21) Vlogging (17) Budget (59) Compact (29) Travel (26) Astrophotography (20) Low-light (66) Everyday (65) Pro standard zoom (4) Standard prime (36) Street (44) Wildlife (10) Wedding & event (23) Portrait (58) Macro (6) Sports & action (13)
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