Sports & action lenses for Nikon Z mount
13 sports & action options that fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C) — fast telephoto reach with quick autofocus. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.
Shooting a specific body? Per-camera fits: Nikon Z30 · Nikon Z5 · Nikon Z5 II · Nikon Z50 · Nikon Z50 II · Nikon Z6 · Nikon Z6 II · Nikon Z6 III · Nikon Z7 · Nikon Z7 II · Nikon Z8 · Nikon Z9 · Nikon Zf · Nikon Zfc · Nikon ZR · Nikon Z5IIC.
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Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 13 of the 13 lenses above:
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR | 405g | Not verified |
| 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 Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR at 405g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S at 1160g.
All Nikon Z lenses: the full Nikon Z index · other mounts: Sony E · Canon RF · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.