Best astrophotography lenses for the Nikon Z9
15 astrophotography lenses that fit the Nikon Z9 (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 15 astrophotography Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z9 — the full comparison is below.
It is manual focus — no autofocus on the Nikon Z9. If you want autofocus for astrophotography, the brightest AF option here is Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S at f/1.2.
Check the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct price on Amazon →
One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z9 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z9
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 12 of the 15 lenses above (the other 3 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF | 390g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Lite Zero-D', released 2025-06-26; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF | 440g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Zero-D', released 2024-02-20; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | 447g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) | 450g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Di III VXD G2'; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | 505g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye) | 510g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Max', released 2026-08-26; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 | 550g | Not verified |
| Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX | 560g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'MIX', released 2025-08-08; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) | 585g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row (no designation suffix); sealing not stated on the source page) |
| 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 (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'S', released 2025-02-05; sealing not stated on the source page [corrected 2026-09-02: thousands separator had been dropped on import]) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct | 2000g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'S very fast, manual focus"}]],"parts":[{"template":{"target":{"wt":"abbr","href":"./Template:Abbr"},"params":{"1":{"wt":"Noct"},"2":{"wt":"very fast, manual focus"}},"i":0}}]}\' id="mwDWs">Noct', released 2019-10-10; sealing not stated on the source page [corrected 2026-09-02: thousands separator had been dropped on import]) |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF at 390g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S at 447g.
Complete the kit for the Nikon Z9
- The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct takes 82mm front filters. One 82mm set (polariser, ND) also fits every other 82mm lens you add later — see which ones. 82mm filters on Amazon →
- The Nikon Z9 takes an EN-EL18d battery (CFexpress (Type B), XQD Type Memory) — a spare battery and the right card class are body-specific, not lens-specific. EN-EL18d battery on Amazon →
FAQ
What is the best astrophotography lens for the Nikon Z9?
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (58mm f/0.95) is the standout astrophotography option that fits the Nikon Z9. 15 astrophotography Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these astrophotography lenses fit the Nikon Z9?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z9 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest astrophotography lens for the Nikon Z9?
The Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF at 390g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S at 447g. Weights for 12 of the 15 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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