Low-light lenses for Nikon Z mount
17 low-light options that fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C) — fast apertures (f/1.8 and brighter) for dim conditions. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
| Focal | Lens | Max aperture | Type | Coverage | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Wide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light | Amazon → |
| 24mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | f/1.7 | prime | APS-C | StreetEverydayVloggingLow-light | Amazon → |
| 33mm | Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | Standard primeEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | StreetEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 35mm | Samyang AF 35mm f/1.8 Z | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeEverydayLow-light | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightWedding & eventStandard prime | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-lightStandard prime | Amazon → |
| 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | Standard primeLow-light | Amazon → |
| 56mm | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 | f/1.4 | prime | APS-C | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 75mm | Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 Z | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitWedding & eventLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 85mm | Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
| 135mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | PortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event | Amazon → |
| 135mm | Samyang AF 135mm f/1.8 Z | f/1.8 | prime | Full-frame | TelephotoPortraitLow-light | Amazon → |
All Nikon Z lenses: the full Nikon Z index · other mounts: Sony E · Canon RF · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.