Best travel lenses for the Nikon Z8

Nikon Z8 · 2023 · 45.7 MP full-frame · 910 g · in-body stabilisation

19 travel lenses that fit the Nikon Z8 (Nikon Z mount) — one-lens range and low weight. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058). At f/2-2.8 it is the brightest of the 19 travel Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z8 — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · Nikon full-frame body

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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.

Focal	Lens	Buy	Max aperture	Weight	Filter	Type	Coverage	Best for
35-150mm	Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)	See price on Amazon	f/2-2.8	1190 g	82mm	zoom	Full-frame	PortraitWedding & eventTravelStandard primeTelephotoLow-light
40mm	Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air	See price on Amazon	f/2.5	180 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Standard primeEverydayStreetBudgetCompactTravel
17-28mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	450 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angleTravelVlogging
20mm	Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	173 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeStreetBudgetCompactTravel
20-40mm	Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A062)	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	380 g	—	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angleEverydayTravelVlogging
26mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	125 g	52mm	prime	Full-frame	EverydayStreetCompactTravel
28mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	155 g	52mm	prime	Full-frame	StreetEverydayTravelBudget
14-30mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S	See price on Amazon	f/4	485 g	82mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeTravel
14mm	Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air	See price on Amazon	f/4.0	185 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeTravelBudgetCompactAstrophotography
24-120mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S	See price on Amazon	f/4	630 g	77mm	zoom	Full-frame	EverydayTravel
24-70mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S	See price on Amazon	f/4	500 g	72mm	zoom	Full-frame	EverydayTravelWedding & event
24-50mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3	See price on Amazon	f/4-6.3	195 g	52mm	zoom	Full-frame	BudgetTravelEverydayCompact
24-105mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1	See price on Amazon	f/4-7.1	350 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	TravelEverydayStandard prime
24-200mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR	See price on Amazon	f/4-6.3	570 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	TravelEverydayTelephoto
28-400mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR	See price on Amazon	f/4-8	725 g	77mm	zoom	Full-frame	TravelTelephotoEveryday
28-135mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ	See price on Amazon	f/4	1120 g	95mm	zoom	Full-frame	VloggingTravelStandard prime
28mm	Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5	See price on Amazon	f/4.5	80 g	—	prime	Full-frame	StreetEverydayBudgetCompactTravel
50-400mm	Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)	See price on Amazon	f/4.5-6.3	1180 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	TelephotoWildlifeSports & actionTravel
70-300mm	Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047)	See price on Amazon	f/4.5-6.3	580 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	TelephotoTravelBudgetCompactWildlife

One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z8 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z8

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Manufacturer-published weights for 19 of the 19 lenses above:

Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 at 80g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 at 450g.

Weights and sealing from each manufacturer's published spec sheet (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best travel lens for the Nikon Z8?
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) (35-150mm f/2-2.8) is the standout travel option that fits the Nikon Z8. 19 travel Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these travel lenses fit the Nikon Z8?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z8 and covers its full-frame sensor.

What is the lightest travel lens for the Nikon Z8?
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 at 80g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 at 450g. Weights for 19 of the 19 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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Other uses on the Nikon Z8: Wide-angle (21) Astrophotography (22) Budget (38) Landscape (22) Vlogging (5) Low-light (41) Compact (19) Street (32) Everyday (41) Pro standard zoom (3) Wedding & event (23) Standard prime (24) Telephoto (24) Portrait (43) Macro (4) Wildlife (9) Sports & action (12)

All lenses for the Nikon Z8 · the same use across mounts: Travel lenses for Nikon Z · all cameras

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