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Best telephoto lenses for the Nikon Z5 II

Nikon Z5 II · 2025 · 24.5 MP full-frame · 700 g · in-body stabilisation

24 telephoto lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II (Nikon Z mount) — reach for sports, wildlife and compressed portraits. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro. At f/1.4 it is the brightest of the 24 telephoto Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z5 II — the full comparison is below.

Last verified 2026-08-31 · Nikon Z mount · Nikon full-frame body

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VILTROX 85mm f1.4 Pro Z Lens for Nikon Z, Portrait Lens

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureWeightFilterTypeCoverageBest for
85mmVILTROX 85mm f1.4 Pro Z Lens for Nikon Z, Portrait LensViltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 ProTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/1.4835 g—primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
135mmNikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens | Telephoto for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA ModelNikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S PlenaTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/1.8995 g82mmprimeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
135mmVILTROX AF 135mm F1.8 LAB Full Frame Lens for Nikon Z Mount, 135mm f/1.8 Wide-Angle Fixed-Focus Telephoto Lens with HypeViltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LABSee price on Amazonf/1.81265 g—primeFull-frameTelephotoPortraitWedding & eventLow-light
135mm7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8See price on Amazonf/1.81014 g82mmprimeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
35-150mmTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Nikon Z Mirrorless CamerasTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)Tested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/2-2.81190 g82mmzoomFull-framePortraitWedding & eventTravelStandard primeTelephotoLow-light
85mmVILTROX AF 85mm F2.0 EVO Full Frame Z Lens for Nikon Z-Mount, 85mm f/2.0 Auto Focus Standard Portrait Prime Lens with STViltrox AF 85mm f/2.0 EVOSee price on Amazonf/2.0——primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoBudget
200mmLaowa 200mm f/2 Auto Focus Telephoto Full-Frame Camera Lens for Nikon ZLaowa AF 200mm f/2 FFSee price on Amazonf/21588 g—primeFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionWildlifeLow-lightPortrait
35-100mmTamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Full-Frame (Nikon Z)Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078)See price on Amazonf/2.8575 g67mmzoomFull-frameStandard primeTelephotoPortraitWedding & eventLow-light
70-200mmNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S BlackNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR STested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/2.81360 g77mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
70-200mmNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S II | The Lightest Professional 70-200mm Lens in Its Class with Breakthrough Autofocus PeNikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S IISee price on Amazonf/2.81030 g77mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoSports & actionPortraitWedding & event
70-180mmNikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | Large Aperture telephoto Zoom Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA ModelNikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8See price on Amazonf/2.8795 g67mmzoomFull-framePortraitTelephotoWedding & eventBudget pro
70-180mmTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Nikon Z MountTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)Tested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/2.8865 g67mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoPortraitWedding & eventSports & actionLow-lightCompact
400mmNIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S BlackNikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR SSee price on Amazonf/2.8——primeFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoWildlife
24-200mmNikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Mirrorless Camera Lens JMA710DANikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VRSee price on Amazonf/4-6.3570 g67mmzoomFull-frameTravelEverydayTelephoto
28-400mmNikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Mirrorless LensNikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VRSee price on Amazonf/4-8725 g77mmzoomFull-frameTravelTelephotoEveryday
600mmNIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S BlackNikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR SSee price on Amazonf/4——primeFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoWildlife
50-400mmTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VXD Lens for Nikon ZTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)See price on Amazonf/4.5-6.31180 g67mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & actionTravel
70-300mmTamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras (Model A047Z) BlackTamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047)See price on Amazonf/4.5-6.3580 g67mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoTravelBudgetCompactWildlife
100-400mmNikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm VR S | Premium Versatile telephoto Zoom Lens with Image stabilization for Z Series mirrorless CNikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR SSee price on Amazonf/4.5-5.61355 g77mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephotoLandscape
400mmNikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S BlackNikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR STested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/4.5—95mmprimeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
150-500mmTamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Nikon Z Mount Mirrorless CamerasTamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)Tested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/5-6.71720 g82mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
180-600mmNIKON NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRNikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VRTested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/5.6-6.31955 g95mmzoomFull-frameSports & actionTelephoto
600mmNikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S Lens |Super Telephoto for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA ModelNikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR STested by LensTip ↗See price on Amazonf/6.31390 g95mmprimeFull-frameTelephotoWildlifeSports & action
800mmNikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR SNikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR SSee price on Amazonf/6.3——primeFull-frameTelephotoWildlife

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 19 of the 24 lenses above (the other 5 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

LensWeightWeather sealing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR570gNot verified
Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078)575gNot verified
Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047)580gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR725gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8795gNot verified
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro835gNot verified
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)865gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena995gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.81014gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II1030gNot verified
Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)1180gNot verified
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)1190gNot verified
Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB1265gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S1355gWeather-sealed (S-Line; Nikon states S-Line lenses are extensively sealed against dust and moisture)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S1360gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S1390gWeather-sealed (S-Line; weight excludes the tripod collar (1,470 g with it))
Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF1588gNot verified
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)1720gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR1955gNot verified

Packing light? The lightest here is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR at 570g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena at 995g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 4 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 15 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 telephoto lens for the Nikon Z5 II?
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro (85mm f/1.4) is the standout telephoto option that fits the Nikon Z5 II. 24 telephoto Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these telephoto 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 telephoto lens for the Nikon Z5 II?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR at 570g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena at 995g. Weights for 19 of the 24 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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Other uses on the Nikon Z5 II: Wide-angle (18) Astrophotography (15) Budget (36) Landscape (18) Vlogging (4) Low-light (39) Travel (18) Compact (18) Street (31) Everyday (39) Pro standard zoom (3) Wedding & event (23) Standard prime (23) Portrait (42) Macro (4) Wildlife (9) Sports & action (12)

All lenses for the Nikon Z5 II · the same use across mounts: Telephoto lenses for Nikon Z · all cameras

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