Best astrophotography lenses for the Nikon Zfc

Nikon Zfc · 2021 · 20.9 MP APS-C · 445 g · no IBIS — stabilisation is lens-only

20 astrophotography lenses that fit the Nikon Zfc (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 Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 20 astrophotography Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Zfc — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · Nikon APS-C body · 1.5× crop factor

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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
16mm	Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2	See price on Amazon	f/1.2	403 g	58mm	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light
13mm	Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4Tested by LensTip ↗	See price on Amazon	f/1.4	455 g	67mm	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleAstrophotographyVlogging
16mm	Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporaryTested by LensTip ↗	See price on Amazon	f/1.4	420 g	67mm	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleVloggingStreetLow-light
15mm	Viltrox AF 15mm f/1.7 AirTested by LensTip ↗	See price on Amazon	f/1.7	195 g	—	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleLandscapeVloggingCompactBudget
11mm	Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8Z DA DSM WL	See price on Amazon	f/1.8	290 g	58mm	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleAstrophotographyVloggingLandscape
16mm	Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8Tested by LensTip ↗	See price on Amazon	f/1.8	550 g	77mm	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape
17mm	TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air	See price on Amazon	f/1.8	178 g	52mm	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleLandscapeVloggingBudgetCompact
20mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 STested by LensTip ↗	See price on Amazon	f/1.8	505 g	77mm	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape
20mm	Viltrox MF 20mm f/1.8MF	See price on Amazon	f/1.8	—	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyLow-light
10mm	7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.5 (fisheye)	See price on Amazon	f/2.5	510 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleAstrophotographyBudget
9mm	Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	190 g	—	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleLandscapeVloggingBudgetCompactTravel
10mm	Laowa AF 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	440 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotography
10mm	7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C)	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	—	—	prime	APS-C	Wide-angleAstrophotographyVloggingBudget
12-20mm	Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	585 g	—	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light
12mm	Laowa AF 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	390 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotography
14-24mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	650 g	112mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angleAstrophotographyLandscape
14mm	Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 ZMF	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	—	—	prime	Full-frame	AstrophotographyLandscapeWide-angleBudget
16-30mm	Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)Tested by LensTip ↗	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	450 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light
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
14mm	Viltrox AF 14mm f/4.0 Air	See price on Amazon	f/4.0	185 g	—	prime	Full-frame	Wide-angleLandscapeTravelBudgetCompactAstrophotography

Not counted as astrophotography on the Nikon Zfc: Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S (24mm, frames like 36mm), Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX (24mm, frames like 36mm), 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 (24mm, frames like 36mm), Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S (35mm, frames like 53mm), Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctMF (58mm, frames like 87mm). They are astro lenses on full-frame, but the Nikon Zfc's 1.5× crop makes them frame tighter than 30mm-equivalent, so they are left out of this list. They are still in the full Nikon Zfc table.

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

What these focal lengths actually give you on the Nikon Zfc

The Nikon Zfc has an APS-C sensor, so it sees a 1.5× crop of what each lens projects. Every focal length below therefore frames 1.5× tighter than its marked number. That works against you here: the widest option, the Viltrox AF 9mm f/2.8 Air, frames like 14mm — not as wide as its marked number suggests. For a genuinely wide view on the Nikon Zfc you want a lens marked around 16mm or shorter.

Effective focal lengths are the marked focal length × the 1.5× sensor crop factor — the field of view, not a change in the lens itself. Aperture and depth of field are unaffected.

How long can you expose before the stars trail on the Nikon Zfc?

A rule-of-thumb answer for each lens above, at its widest focal length and widest aperture. The NPF rule takes the Nikon Zfc's pixel size into account; the older 500 rule does not, and gives longer times that can show slight trails on today's sensors.

Calculated, not measured. NPF rule (simplified): (35 × f-number + 30 × pixel pitch in µm) ÷ focal length in mm. Pixel pitch ≈ 4.2 µm, estimated from the Nikon Zfc's 20.9MP and a nominal 23.5 × 15.6 mm APS-C sensor. 500 rule: 500 ÷ (focal length × 1.5× crop factor). Both assume stars near the celestial equator; stars near the pole trail less. Zooming in shortens both times.

Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Zfc

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 17 of the 20 lenses above (the other 3 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

Packing light? The lightest here is the TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air at 178g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 at 450g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 11 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 6 from a published lens database or review quoting the maker's figure (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

FAQ

What is the best astrophotography lens for the Nikon Zfc?
Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2 (16mm f/1.2) is the standout astrophotography option that fits the Nikon Zfc. 20 astrophotography Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these astrophotography lenses fit the Nikon Zfc?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Zfc and covers its APS-C sensor.

What is the lightest astrophotography lens for the Nikon Zfc?
The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air at 178g (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 20 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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