Best wide-angle lenses for the Nikon Z8
21 wide-angle lenses that fit the Nikon Z8 (Nikon Z mount) — landscapes, architecture, astro and interiors. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX. At f/1.4 it is the brightest of the 21 wide-angle Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z8 — the full comparison is below.
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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 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. Published weights for 17 of the 21 lenses above (the other 4 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air | 173g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air | 185g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | 195g | Not verified |
| Voigtländer Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical | 290g | 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 14-30mm f/4 S | 485g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| 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) |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air at 173g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S at 450g.
FAQ
What is the best wide-angle lens for the Nikon Z8?
Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX (24mm f/1.4) is the standout wide-angle option that fits the Nikon Z8. 21 wide-angle Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these wide-angle 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 wide-angle lens for the Nikon Z8?
The Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air at 173g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S at 450g. Weights for 17 of the 21 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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