Best standard prime lenses for the Nikon Z8
23 standard prime lenses that fit the Nikon Z8 (Nikon Z mount) — the natural field of view — first prime territory. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.
Start with the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical. At f/1 it is the brightest of the 23 standard prime Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Z8 — the full comparison is below.
It is manual focus — no autofocus on the Nikon Z8. If you want autofocus for standard prime, the brightest AF option here is Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB at f/1.2.
One limit of this table: it lists only Nikon Z lenses that mount natively on the Nikon Z8 — lenses fitted through an adapter are not included here. See which mounts adapt to which.
Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Z8
On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 19 of the 23 lenses above (the other 4 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):
| Lens | Weight | Weather sealing |
|---|---|---|
| TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO | 167g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 | 170g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 Air | 180g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 50mm f/2.0 | 220g | None claimed |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 | 350g | Not verified |
| Meike AF 55mm f/1.8 Pro | 364g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO | 375g | Not verified |
| Meike AF 50mm f/1.8 | 382g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO | 390g | Not verified |
| Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8Z DF DSM | 396g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | 415g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | 420g | Not verified |
| Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063) | 540g | Not verified |
| Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078) | 575g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro | 830g | Not verified |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB | 970g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | 1090g | Weather-sealed (S-Line) |
| Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) | 1190g | Not verified |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ | 1210g | Not verified |
Packing light? The lightest here is the TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO at 167g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S at 415g.
FAQ
What is the best standard prime lens for the Nikon Z8?
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical (50mm f/1) is the standout standard prime option that fits the Nikon Z8. 23 standard prime Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.
Do these standard prime lenses fit the Nikon Z8?
Yes — every lens here is a Nikon Z mount lens, so it fits the Nikon Z8 and covers its full-frame sensor.
What is the lightest standard prime lens for the Nikon Z8?
The TTArtisan AF 50mm f/1.8 NEO at 167g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S at 415g. Weights for 19 of the 23 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.
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