Best travel lenses for the Nikon Z9
18 travel lenses that fit the Nikon Z9 (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 18 travel Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z9 — the full comparison is below.
Check the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) 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 17 of the 18 lenses above (the other 1 has no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 | 80g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Chip', released 2025-05-28; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 | 125g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | 155g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air | 173g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row (no designation suffix), released 2024-01-26; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air | 180g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Air', released 2024-04-26; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | 195g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row (no designation suffix), released 2020-07-21; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 | 350g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row (no designation suffix), released 2026-01-07; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| 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 24-70mm f/4 S | 500g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR | 570g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'VR', released 2020-02-11; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) | 580g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Di III RXD', released 2022-09-07; sealing not stated on the source page) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S | 630g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | 725g | Not verified |
| Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) | 1180g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Di III VC VXD', released 2024-08-29; sealing not stated on the source page [corrected 2026-09-02: thousands separator had been dropped on import]) |
| Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) | 1190g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'Di III VXD', released 2023-07-25; sealing not stated on the source page [corrected 2026-09-02: thousands separator had been dropped on import]) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ | 1210g | Not verified (weight from the Nikon Z-mount list row for designation 'PZ', released 2025-02-13; 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 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.
Complete the kit for the Nikon Z9
- The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) 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 travel lens for the Nikon Z9?
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 Z9. 18 travel Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these travel 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 travel lens for the Nikon Z9?
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 17 of the 18 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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