Best street lenses for the Nikon Z6
31 street lenses that fit the Nikon Z6 (Nikon Z mount) — compact, fast, discreet — focal lengths that match how you see. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S. At f/1.2 it is the brightest of the 31 street Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z6 — the full comparison is below.
One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z6 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z6
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 23 of the 31 lenses above (the other 8 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 | 80g | Not verified |
| 7Artisans AF 40mm f/2.5 Lite | 90g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 | 125g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 | 155g | Not verified |
| Nikon Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) | 160g | Not verified |
| Nikon Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | 170g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air | 173g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 | 180g | None claimed |
| Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air | 180g | Not verified |
| TTArtisan AF 32mm f/2.8 | 196g | Not verified |
| TTArtisan AF 35mm f/1.8 | 205g | Not verified |
| Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2Z DF DSM | 290g | Not verified |
| Meike AF 35mm f/2 | 300g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 | 350g | None claimed |
| Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 | 367g | None claimed |
| Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 | 370g | None claimed |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | 370g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO | 375g | Not verified |
| Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro | 404g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 | 415g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | 447g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB | 970g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S | 1060g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 at 80g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 370g.
FAQ
What is the best street lens for the Nikon Z6?
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S (35mm f/1.2) is the standout street option that fits the Nikon Z6. 31 street Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these street lenses fit the Nikon Z6?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z6 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest street lens for the Nikon Z6?
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 at 80g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 370g. Weights for 23 of the 31 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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