Best low-light lenses for the Nikon Z5 II
39 low-light lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II (Nikon Z mount) — fast apertures (f/1.8 and brighter) for dim conditions. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct. At f/0.95 it is the brightest of the 39 low-light Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II — the full comparison is below.
It is manual focus — no autofocus on the Nikon Z5 II. If you want autofocus for low-light, the brightest AF option here is Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S at f/1.2.
One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z5 II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z5 II
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 31 of the 39 lenses above (the other 8 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 at 350g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 370g.
FAQ
What is the best low-light lens for the Nikon Z5 II?
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct (58mm f/0.95) is the standout low-light option that fits the Nikon Z5 II. 39 low-light Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these low-light lenses fit the Nikon Z5 II?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z5 II and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest low-light lens for the Nikon Z5 II?
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 at 350g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 370g. Weights for 31 of the 39 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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