Best sports & action lenses for the Nikon Zf
12 sports & action lenses that fit the Nikon Zf (Nikon Z mount) — fast telephoto reach with quick autofocus. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF. At f/2 it is the brightest of the 12 sports & action Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Zf — the full comparison is below.
Showing 12 of 12 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 Zf — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Zf
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 12 of the 12 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) | 865g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II | 998g | 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 |
| 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 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 Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) at 865g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S at 1160g.
FAQ
What is the best sports & action lens for the Nikon Zf?
Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF (200mm f/2) is the standout sports & action option that fits the Nikon Zf. 12 sports & action Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these sports & action lenses fit the Nikon Zf?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Zf and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest sports & action lens for the Nikon Zf?
The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) at 865g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S at 1160g. Weights for 12 of the 12 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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