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Low-light lenses for Nikon Z mount

61 low-light options that fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C) — fast apertures (f/1.8 and brighter) for dim conditions. Every spec from the manufacturer's own product name and catalog.

Last verified 2026-08-31

Shooting a specific body? Per-camera fits: Nikon Z30 · Nikon Z5 · Nikon Z5 II · Nikon Z50 · Nikon Z50 II · Nikon Z6 · Nikon Z6 II · Nikon Z6 III · Nikon Z7 · Nikon Z7 II · Nikon Z8 · Nikon Z9 · Nikon Zf · Nikon Zfc.

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FocalLensBuyMax apertureWeightFilterTypeCoverageBest for
12-20mmTamron 12-20mm F/2.8 Ultra Wide Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Mirrorless CamerasTamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)See price on Amazonf/2.8585 g—zoomFull-frameWide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light
16-30mmTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Nikon Z CamerasTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)See price on Amazonf/2.8450 g67mmzoomFull-frameWide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light
16mmSIRUI Sniper 16mm F1.2 Autofocus APS-C Cine Lens, Z Mount, BlackSirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2See price on Amazonf/1.2403 g58mmprimeAPS-CWide-angleAstrophotographyVloggingLow-light
16mm16mm F1.4 DC DN Z Nikon MountSigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporarySee price on Amazonf/1.4420 g67mmprimeAPS-CWide-angleVloggingStreetLow-light
17-70mmTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z APS-C Mirrorless CamerasTamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070)See price on Amazonf/2.8540 g67mmzoomAPS-CStandard primeEverydayTravelVloggingLow-light
20mmViltrox PFU RBMH Manual Focus 20mm f/1.8 ASPH Lens for Nikon Z Mount Z5/Z50/Z6/Z6 II/Z7/Z7 II/Z9/ZfcViltrox MF 20mm f/1.8MFSee price on Amazonf/1.8——primeFull-frameWide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyLow-light
23mmYONGNUO YN23MM F1.4Z DA DSM WL Pro Auto Focus Wide Angle Prime Lens for Nikon Z Mount, Large Aperture APS-C Lens for NikYongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM ProSee price on Amazonf/1.4368 g58mmprimeAPS-CEverydayStreetLow-light
23mmSirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Z Mount, Black)Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2See price on Amazonf/1.2386 g58mmprimeAPS-CStreetEverydayLow-light
23mmVoigtländer Nokton D23mm f/1.2 AsphericalMFSee price on Amazonf/1.2——primeAPS-CStreetLow-lightEveryday
24mmNikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | Premium Large Aperture 24mm Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA ModelNikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 SSee price on Amazonf/1.8447 g72mmprimeFull-frameWide-angleAstrophotographyStreetLow-light
24mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | Extra-large aperture wide-angle prime lens for APS-C size/DX format Z series mirrorless cNikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7See price on Amazonf/1.7135 g46mmprimeAPS-CStreetEverydayVloggingLow-light
24mmMeike 24mm F1.4 AF Ultra Wide Angle Full Frame STM Lens for Nikon Z MountMeike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIXSee price on Amazonf/1.4560 g—primeFull-frameWide-angleLandscapeAstrophotographyLow-light
28-75mmTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 for Nikon Z Mount Mirrorless Cameras (6 Year Limited USA Warranty)Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063)See price on Amazonf/2.8540 g67mmzoomFull-frameStandard primeEverydayWedding & eventPortraitLow-lightBudget
28mmVoigtlander Nokton 28mm f/1.5 Aspherical Lens for Nikon ZVoigtländer Nokton 28mm f/1.5 AsphericalMFSee price on Amazonf/1.5——primeFull-frameStreetLow-lightEveryday
30mm30mm F1.4 DC DN Nikon Z MountSigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporarySee price on Amazonf/1.4285 g52mmprimeAPS-CStreetEverydayLow-lightBudget
33mmVILTROX 33mm F1.4 Z Mount STM Auto Focus Large Aperture APS-C Prime Lens with STM Motor Wide Angle Support Eye-AF Lens CViltrox AF 33mm f/1.4See price on Amazonf/1.4310 g52mmprimeAPS-CStandard primeEverydayLow-light
33mmMeike 33mm F1.4 AF Lens for Nikon Z Mount APS-C Camera,Wide AngleMeike AF 33mm f/1.4 (APS-C)See price on Amazonf/1.4314 g—primeAPS-CEverydayStandard primeLow-lightBudget
33mmYONGNUO YN33mm F1.4 Lens for Nikon Z Mount, Auto Focus Large Aperture APS-C Frame, Standard Prime Lens for Nikon MirrorlYongnuo YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM ProSee price on Amazonf/1.4378 g58mmprimeAPS-CEverydayStandard primeLow-light
33mmSirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Z Mount, Black)Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2See price on Amazonf/1.2404 g58mmprimeAPS-CEverydayStandard primeLow-light
35mmNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 LensNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4See price on Amazonf/1.4415 g62mmprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | Premium Large Aperture 35mm Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USA ModelNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 SSee price on Amazonf/1.8370 g62mmprimeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmViltrox AF 35mm f/1.8See price on Amazonf/1.8350 g—primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmNIKON NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S MIRRORLESS LensNikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 SSee price on Amazonf/1.21060 g82mmprimeFull-frameLow-lightStreetPortraitAstrophotography
35mmNikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7 | Versatile Macro Lens with Large F1.7 Aperture for APS-C Size/DX Format Z Series mirrorNikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7See price on Amazonf/1.7220 g52mmprimeAPS-CMacroEverydayLow-light
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
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)See price on Amazonf/2-2.81190 g82mmzoomFull-framePortraitWedding & eventTravelStandard primeTelephotoLow-light
35mmVILTROX AF 35mm F1.2 LAB Full Frame Lens for Nikon Z Mount, 35mm f/1.2 Large Aperture Wide-Angle Autofocus Prime Lens wiViltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LABSee price on Amazonf/1.2970 g—primeFull-frameStandard primeLow-lightWedding & eventStreetPortrait
35mmVILTROX AF 35mm F1.8 EVO Z-Mount APO Full-Frame Prime Lens for NikonViltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVOSee price on Amazonf/1.8375 g—primeFull-frameStandard primeStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmVoigtländer Nokton Classic 35mm f/1.4MFSee price on Amazonf/1.4——primeFull-frameStreetEverydayLow-light
35mmVoigtländer Nokton D35mm f/1.2MFSee price on Amazonf/1.2——primeAPS-CStandard primeLow-light
35mm7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.8See price on Amazonf/1.8——primeFull-frameEverydayStreetLow-lightBudget
40mmVoigtlander 40mm f1.2 Nokton Aspherical for Z Mount, New, USA WarrantyVoigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 AsphericalMFSee price on Amazonf/1.2——primeFull-frameLow-lightStreetEveryday
50mmNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S | Professional Extra-Large Aperture 50mm Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 SSee price on Amazonf/1.21090 g82mmprimeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & eventStandard prime
50mmNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4See price on Amazonf/1.4420 g62mmprimeFull-framePortraitLow-lightStandard prime
50mmNikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | Premium Large Aperture Prime Lens (nifty Fifty) for Series mirrorless Cameras | USA Model,Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 SSee price on Amazonf/1.8415 g62mmprimeFull-frameStandard primeLow-light
50mmVILTROX 50mm f1.4 Pro Z Lens, AF 50mm f/1.4 Z for Nikon Z, F1.4 Bright Aperture Prime Lens for Nikon Z Mount Z6 III Zf ZViltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 ProSee price on Amazonf/1.4830 g—primeFull-frameStandard primePortraitLow-lightWedding & event
50mmVoigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.0 Aspherical Lens for Nikon ZVoigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1 AsphericalMFSee price on Amazonf/1——primeFull-frameLow-lightPortraitStandard prime
55mmVILTROX 55mm F1.8 Z APO Lens, AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO Z Lens for Nikon, Wide Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Lenses for Nikon ZViltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVOSee price on Amazonf/1.8390 g—primeFull-frameStandard primePortraitLow-light
55mmMeike 55mm F1.4 APS-C Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras, AF Prime LensMeike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)See price on Amazonf/1.4286 g—primeAPS-CPortraitLow-lightBudget
56mmVILTROX 56mm F1.4 Z Mount APS-C Lens Auto Focus Large Aperture STM Motor Support Eye-AF Z Lens Compatible for Nikon Z-MoViltrox AF 56mm f/1.4See price on Amazonf/1.4320 g52mmprimeAPS-CPortraitLow-light
56mmVILTROX 56mm F1.2 Pro Z, AF 56mm f/1.2 Z for Nikon Z-Mount, F1.2 Large Aperture Portrait Lens for Nikon Z Mount Z5 II Z6Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 ProSee price on Amazonf/1.2595 g—primeAPS-CPortraitLow-light
56mmYongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM ProSee price on Amazonf/1.4375 g58mmprimeAPS-CPortraitLow-light
56mmSirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Z Mount, Black)Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2See price on Amazonf/1.2427 g58mmprimeAPS-CPortraitLow-light
56mm56mm F1.4 DC DN Nikon Z MountSigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN ContemporarySee price on Amazonf/1.4295 g55mmprimeAPS-CPortraitLow-light
58mmNikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S (Noct) | Exotic Aperture Professional f/0.95 Low-Light Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless CNikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctMFSee price on Amazonf/0.952000 g82mmprimeFull-frameLow-lightPortraitAstrophotography
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)See price on Amazonf/2.8865 g67mmzoomFull-frameTelephotoPortraitWedding & eventSports & actionLow-lightCompact
75mmVILTROX 75mm f/1.8 EVO Z-Mount Lens, 75mm F1.8 Large Aperture Auto Focus APS-C Prime Lens Compatible with Nikon Z-Mount Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVOSee price on Amazonf/1.8355 g—primeAPS-CPortraitTelephotoLow-light
75mmSIRUI Sniper 75mm F1.2 Autofocus APS-C Cine Lens, Z Mount, BlackSirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2See price on Amazonf/1.2466 g67mmprimeAPS-CPortraitTelephotoLow-light
75mmVoigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical Lens for Nikon ZVoigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5 AsphericalMFSee price on Amazonf/1.5——primeFull-framePortraitLow-light
85mmNikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S | Professional Extra-Large Aperture 85mm Prime Portrait Lens for Z Series mirrorless CamerasNikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 SSee price on Amazonf/1.21160 g82mmprimeFull-framePortraitWedding & eventLow-light
85mmNikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Premium Large Aperture 85mm Portrait Prime Lens for Z Series mirrorless Cameras | Nikon USNikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 SSee price on Amazonf/1.8470 g67mmprimeFull-framePortraitLow-light
85mmViltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 IISee price on Amazonf/1.8540 g72mmprimeFull-framePortraitLow-light
85mmVILTROX 85mm f1.4 Pro Z Lens for Nikon Z, Portrait LensViltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 ProSee price on Amazonf/1.4835 g—primeFull-framePortraitTelephotoLow-lightWedding & event
85mmMeike 85mm F1.4 AF Lens for Nikon Z Mount Full Frame Camera,Wide AngleMeike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIXSee price on Amazonf/1.4735 g—primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & event
85mmMeike 85mm F1.4 II Full-Frame AF Lens for Nikon Z Mount Z5 Z6 Z7 CamerasMeike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX IISee price on Amazonf/1.4656 g—primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & event
85mmSIRUI Aurora 85mm F1.4 Full Frame Auto Focus Lens for Nikon Z MountSirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4See price on Amazonf/1.4570 g67mmprimeFull-framePortraitLow-lightWedding & eventBudget
85mmSamyang SYZ85 85mm F1.4 High-Speed Telephoto Lens, Nikon ZSamyang MF 85mm f/1.4 ZMFSee price on Amazonf/1.4——primeFull-framePortraitLow-lightBudget
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 PlenaSee 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
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

Weight & weather sealing: which of these can you carry all day?

On long approaches the decision is often made by weight, not aperture. Published weights for 51 of the 61 lenses above (the other 10 have no verified weight in our dataset yet — omitted, never estimated):

LensWeightWeather sealing
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7135gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX MC 35mm f/1.7220gNot verified
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary285gNot verified
Meike AF 55mm f/1.4 (APS-C)286gNot verified
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary295gNot verified
Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4310gNot verified
Meike AF 33mm f/1.4 (APS-C)314gNot verified
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4320gNot verified
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8350gNone claimed
Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 EVO355gNot verified
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro368gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S370gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 EVO375gNot verified
Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro375gNot verified
Yongnuo YN 33mm f/1.4 DA DSM Pro378gNot verified
Sirui Sniper 23mm f/1.2386gNot verified
Viltrox AF 55mm f/1.8 EVO390gNot verified
Sirui Sniper 16mm f/1.2403gNot verified
Sirui Sniper 33mm f/1.2404gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4415gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S415gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary420gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4420gNot verified
Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2427gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S447gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)450gNot verified
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2466gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S470gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070)540gNot verified
Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063)540gNot verified
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.8 II540gNone claimed
Meike AF 24mm f/1.4 MIX560gNot verified
Sirui Aurora 85mm f/1.4570gNot verified
Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (A078)575gNot verified
Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)585gNot verified
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro595gNot verified
Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX II656gNot verified
Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX735gNot verified
Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro830gNot verified
Viltrox AF 85mm f/1.4 Pro835gNot verified
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)865gNot verified
Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB970gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena995gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.81014gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S1060gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S1090gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S1160gWeather-sealed (S-Line)
Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)1190gNot verified
Viltrox AF 135mm f/1.8 LAB1265gNot verified
Laowa AF 200mm f/2 FF1588gNot verified
Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct2000gNot verified

Packing light? The lightest here is the Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 at 135g. The lightest weather-sealed option is the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S at 370g.

Weights and sealing as published for each lens — 7 from the manufacturer's own spec page, 44 from a published lens database or review quoting the maker's figure (per-lens source recorded in the dataset) · methodology

All Nikon Z lenses: the full Nikon Z index · other mounts: Sony E · Canon RF · Fujifilm X · L-Mount · Micro Four Thirds.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S NoctAffiliate linkSee price on Amazon

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