Best macro lenses for the Nikon Z6 II

Nikon Z6 II · 2020 · 24.5 MP full-frame · 705 g · in-body stabilisation

4 macro lenses that fit the Nikon Z6 II (Nikon Z mount) — true close-up magnification for detail work. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical. At f/2 it is the brightest of the 4 macro Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z6 II — the full comparison is below.

It is manual focus — no autofocus on the Nikon Z6 II. If you want autofocus for macro, the brightest AF option here is Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 at f/2.8.

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

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Voigtlander Macro APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2.0 Aspherical Lens for Nikon Z

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Focal	Lens	Buy	Max aperture	Weight	Filter	Type	Coverage	Best for
65mm	Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 AsphericalMF	See price on Amazon	f/2	—	—	prime	Full-frame	Macro Portrait
50mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	260 g	46mm	prime	Full-frame	Macro Everyday
90mm	Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	455 g	67mm	prime	Full-frame	Macro Portrait
105mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	630 g	62mm	prime	Full-frame	Macro Portrait

One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z6 II — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.

Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z6 II

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 3 of the 4 lenses above (the other 1 has no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

Lens	Weight	Weather sealing
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8	260g	Not verified
Tamron 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD (F072)	455g	Not verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S	630g	Weather-sealed (S-Line)

Packing light? The lightest here is the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 at 260g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S at 630g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 1 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 2 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 macro lens for the Nikon Z6 II?
Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2 Aspherical (65mm f/2) is the standout macro option that fits the Nikon Z6 II. 4 macro Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

Do these macro lenses fit the Nikon Z6 II?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z6 II and covers its full-frame sensor.

What is the lightest macro lens for the Nikon Z6 II?
The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 at 260g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S at 630g. Weights for 3 of the 4 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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All lenses for the Nikon Z6 II · the same use across mounts: Macro lenses for Nikon Z · all cameras

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