Best vlogging lenses for the Nikon Zf

Nikon Zf · 2023 · 24.5 MP full-frame · 710 g · in-body stabilisation

4 vlogging lenses that fit the Nikon Zf (Nikon Z mount) — wide enough at arm's length. Sorted brightest-aperture first; every spec from the manufacturer's catalog.

Start with the Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084). At f/2.8 it is the brightest of the 4 vlogging Nikon Z lenses that fit the Nikon Zf — the full comparison is below.

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

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Focal	Lens	Buy	Max aperture	Weight	Filter	Type	Coverage	Best for
12-20mm	Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	585 g	—	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angle Landscape Astrophotography Vlogging Low-light
16-30mm	Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	450 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angle Landscape Astrophotography Vlogging Low-light
17-28mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8	See price on Amazon	f/2.8	450 g	67mm	zoom	Full-frame	Wide-angle Travel Vlogging
28-135mm	Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ	See price on Amazon	f/4	1210 g	95mm	zoom	Full-frame	Vlogging Travel Standard prime

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

Weight & weather sealing on the Nikon Zf

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 4 of the 4 lenses above:

Lens	Weight	Weather sealing
Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)	450g	Not verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8	450g	Weather-sealed (Nikon states the lens is sealed against dust and water droplets; rear rubber seal + fluorine-coated front element)
Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)	585g	Not verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ	1210g	Not verified

Packing light? The lightest here is the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) at 450g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 at 450g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 1 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 3 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 vlogging lens for the Nikon Zf?
Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084) (12-20mm f/2.8) is the standout vlogging option that fits the Nikon Zf. 4 vlogging Nikon Z lenses fit in total — compare them below.

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

What is the lightest vlogging lens for the Nikon Zf?
The Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) at 450g (manufacturer-published weight). The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 at 450g. Weights for 4 of the 4 lenses on this page are in the weight table above.

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Other uses on the Nikon Zf: Wide-angle (18) Astrophotography (15) Budget (36) Landscape (18) Low-light (39) Travel (18) Compact (18) Street (31) Everyday (39) Pro standard zoom (3) Wedding & event (23) Standard prime (23) Telephoto (24) Portrait (42) Macro (4) Wildlife (9) Sports & action (12)

All lenses for the Nikon Zf · the same use across mounts: Vlogging lenses for Nikon Z · all cameras

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