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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Z mount • APS-C
Price: $297
Weight: 135g
Type: zoom
Why it stands out
- Tiny
- Affordable
- Great APS-C starter lens
Tradeoffs
- Slow aperture
- APS-C only
Lens System
Nikon Z Lenses
Browse Nikon Z-mount lenses for APS-C and full-frame Nikon mirrorless cameras. This includes native Nikon Z lenses plus select third-party alternatives.
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Z mount • APS-C
Price: $357
Weight: 205g
Type: zoom
Why it stands out
- Compact
- Power zoom
- Great APS-C wide option
Tradeoffs
- APS-C only
- Slow aperture
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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD
Z mount • Full Frame
Price: $699
Weight: 580g
Type: zoom
Why it stands out
- Cheaper than Nikon telephotos
- Good reach
- Works on full frame
Tradeoffs
- No stabilization
- Not as premium as Nikon S-line
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Z mount • Full Frame
Price: $997
Weight: 500g
Type: zoom
Why it stands out
- Compact for full frame
- Sharp
- Strong all-around Nikon option
Tradeoffs
- f/4 only
- Not cheap
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
Z mount • Full Frame
Price: $2,697
Weight: 1355g
Type: zoom
Why it stands out
- Excellent wildlife reach
- Pro Nikon telephoto
- Very strong image quality
Tradeoffs
- Expensive
- Heavy
Works well with these cameras
Popular Nikon bodies that use this lens system.
Nikon Z lens notes
Nikon Z includes both full-frame and APS-C mirrorless lenses. Full-frame Z lenses are the more future-proof choice if you may upgrade bodies later, while DX lenses are usually smaller and more affordable for APS-C cameras like the Z50 and Zfc.