Nikon NIKKOR Z Lens Comparison (FX & DX) – Weight, Length, Min Focus

12 November 2025 – Categorie: Photo Equipment and Technical Tips – Sebastien Desnoulez

Having spent a long time looking for a simple comparison of Nikon NIKKOR Z lenses, I put together these tables listing focal lengths, apertures, minimum focus distance, weight and length for each model. My goal was to compare weight and overall size when switching to the Z mount. The page is updated whenever a new lens is announced.

Why compare your Z lenses

The Nikon Z system now covers a wide range of needs, from lightweight reportage to expert telephoto work. Having consistent data (minimum focus distance, filter diameter, length, weight) makes it easier to balance image quality, ergonomics and mobility. Whether you favour a fast 35 mm, a versatile 24–70 or a wildlife-oriented 180–600, this guide gives you an overview to balance your camera bag, plan for bulk and optimise your purchase choices.

Prime lenses (full frame)

Focal length	Max aperture	Min focus	Filter thread	Length	Weight
NIKKOR Z 20 mm S	f/1.8	0,20 m	77 mm	108,5 mm	505 g
NIKKOR Z 24 mm S	f/1.8	0,25 m	72 mm	96,5 mm	450 g
NIKKOR Z 26 mm	f/2.8	0,20 m	52 mm*	23,5 mm	125 g
NIKKOR Z 28 mm	f/2.8	0,19 m	52 mm	43 mm	160 g
NIKKOR Z 28 mm SE	f/2.8	0,19 m	52 mm	43 mm	160 g
NIKKOR Z 35 mm S	f/1.2	0,30 m	82 mm	150 mm	1060 g
NIKKOR Z 35 mm	f/1.4	0,27 m	62 mm	86,5 mm	415 g
NIKKOR Z 35 mm S	f/1.8	0,25 m	62 mm	86 mm	370 g
NIKKOR Z 40 mm	f/2	0,29 m	52 mm	45,5 mm	170 g
NIKKOR Z 40 mm SE	f/2	0,29 m	52 mm	45,5 mm	170 g
NIKKOR Z 50 mm S	f/1.2	0,45 m	82 mm	150 mm	1090 g
NIKKOR Z 50 mm	f/1.4	0,37 m	62 mm	86,5 mm	420 g
NIKKOR Z 50 mm S	f/1.8	0,40 m	62 mm	86,5 mm	415 g
NIKKOR Z 58 mm Noct S	f/0.95	0,50 m	82 mm	153 mm	2000 g
NIKKOR Z 85 mm S	f/1.2	0,85 m	82 mm	142 mm	1160 g
NIKKOR Z 85 mm S	f/1.8	0,80 m	67 mm	99 mm	470 g
NIKKOR Z 135 mm Plena S	f/1.8	0,82 m	82 mm	140,5 mm	995 g
NIKKOR Z 400 mm TC VR S	f/2.8	2,5 m	Clip-in	380 mm	2950 g
NIKKOR Z 400 mm VR S	f/4.5	2,5 m	95 mm	234,5 mm	1245 g
NIKKOR Z 600 mm VR S	f/4	4,3 m	Clip-in	437 mm	3260 g
NIKKOR Z 600 mm VR S PF	f/6.3	4,0 m	95 mm	278 mm	1470 g
NIKKOR Z 800 mm VR S	f/6.3	5,0 m	Clip-in	385 mm	2385 g

* The 26 mm f/2.8 accepts 52 mm filters via its slim dedicated hood.

Macro lenses (full frame)

Focal length	Max aperture	Min focus	Filter thread	Length	Weight
NIKKOR Z MC 50 mm	f/2.8	0,16 m	46 mm	66 mm	260 g
NIKKOR Z MC 105 mm VR S	f/2.8	0,29 m	62 mm	140 mm	630 g

Zooms (full frame)

Focal length	Max aperture	Min focus	Filter thread	Length	Weight
NIKKOR Z 14-24 mm S	f/2.8	0,28 m	112 mm (HB-97)	124,5 mm	650 g
NIKKOR Z 14-30 mm S	f/4	0,28 m	82 mm	85 mm	485 g
NIKKOR Z 17-28 mm	f/2.8	0,19-0,26 m	67 mm	101 mm	450 g
NIKKOR Z 24-50 mm	f/4-6.3	0,35 m	52 mm	51 mm	195 g
NIKKOR Z 24-70 mm S	f/2.8	0,38 m	82 mm	126 mm	805 g
NIKKOR Z 24-70 mm S II	f/2.8	0,24-0,33 m	77 mm	142 mm	675 g
NIKKOR Z 24-70 mm S	f/4	0,30 m	72 mm	88 mm	500 g
NIKKOR Z 24-120 mm S	f/4 S	0,35 m	77 mm	118 mm	630 g
NIKKOR Z 24-200 mm VR	f/4-6.3	0,50 m	67 mm	114 mm	570 g
NIKKOR Z 28-75 mm	f/2.8	0,19-0,39 m	67 mm	120,5 mm	565 g
NIKKOR Z 28-400 mm VR	f/4-8	0,20 m (at 28 mm)	77 mm	141,5 mm	725 g
NIKKOR Z 70-180 mm	f/2.8	0,27-0,85 m	67 mm	151 mm	795 g
NIKKOR Z 70-200 mm VR S	f/2.8	0,50 m	77 mm	220 mm	1360 g
NIKKOR Z 100-400 mm VR S	f/4.5-5.6	0,75-0,98 m	77 mm	222 mm	1435 g
NIKKOR Z 180-600 mm VR	f/5.6-6.3	1,3 m	95 mm	315,5 mm	2140 g

Teleconverters (FX)

Product	Magnification	General compatibility	Weight
NIKKOR Z TC-1.4x	1.4×	Compatible S-Line telephotos	220 g
NIKKOR Z TC-2.0x	2.0×	Compatible S-Line telephotos	270 g

FTZ mount adapters for F lenses

To use your F-mount lenses on a Nikon Z body, or to estimate the extra size and weight of an F lens plus adapter versus a native Z lens.

Product	Weight	Added length	Tripod foot	Autofocus compatibility	Notes
FTZ	135g	30 mm	Yes, integrated collar	AF-S and AF-P (with internal motor). AF-D and AF without motor are manual focus only.	VR on F lenses supported. Basic sealing. Adds 30 mm to flange distance.
FTZ II	125g	30 mm	No	Same as FTZ: AF-S and AF-P. AF-D and AF without motor are manual focus only.	Slimmer profile for better handling and gimbal use.

Lenses for DX sensors

If you use a DX-format camera such as the Nikon Zfc, Z50, Z50 II or Z30, here are the lenses designed for this format.
To find the field-of-view equivalent between a DX focal length and a full-frame (FX/24×36) focal length, multiply by 1.5.
Example: a 16–50 mm DX frames like a 24–75 mm on FX.

NIKKOR Z DX prime lenses

Focal length	Max aperture	Min focus	Filter thread	Length	Weight
NIKKOR Z DX 24 mm	f/1.7	0,18 m	46 mm	40 mm	135 g
NIKKOR Z DX MC 35 mm	f/1.7	0,12 m	46 mm	74 mm	220 g

NIKKOR Z DX zoom lenses

Focal length	Max aperture	Min focus	Filter thread	Length	Weight
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28 mm PZ VR	f/3.5-5.6	0,19 m	67 mm	63,5 mm	205 g
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50 mm VR	f/2.8	0,15-0,25 m	67 mm	88 mm	330 g
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50 mm VR	f/3.5-6.3	0,20-0,30 m	46 mm	32 mm	135 g
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140 mm VR	f/3.5-6.3	0,20 m (at 18 mm)	62 mm	90 mm	315 g
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250 mm VR	f/4.5-6.3	0,50-1,00 m	62 mm	110 mm	405 g