The BEST Lenses For Nikon Z-Mount

[@PetaPixel]

There are a few small errors in this one, which we apologize for. They are related to a product name or photo, but we hope Chris was able to make it clear which he was referring to. If you have any confusion, please check out the full list of lenses here: petapixel.com/2024/06/30/the-best-lenses-for-nikon-z-mount/

[@PetaPixel]

And yes, we are aware the Plena costs more than $2 (unfortunately).

[@corykphotography]

@@PetaPixel haha if you have one for $2, then dreams really do come true

[@cyanproductions6047]

​@@PetaPixel i wont mind buying your plena for 2 dollars

[@am4kar]

Just $2 for the Plena ??? Now that's a steal that beats the 35mm f/1.4 Z !

[@the_wiki9408]

7:50 a bargain!

[@dw.in.michigan]

Please provide a link for the $2 135mm Plena. 😅

[@marcel9568]

And the.noct is 4.4 pounds. In weight, not sterling.

[@jzzfan1]

I’ll spring for that Plena and I don’t even have a Nikon.

[@jlwilliams]

That's $2 Canadian, or US $2,496.95 at current exchange rates.

[@nomanCyclewala]

for all the budget conscious Z shooters, 40MM F2 is an incredible value as it is a balance between 35 and 50mm.

[@HeikoBertram]

Not only because of budget. These lenses are tiny. For me that’s their selling point!

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

@@HeikoBertram Yes, Nikon could do more pancakes such as the 26 mm f/2.8. I always liked the appearance of Pentax Limited pancakes.

[@HeikoBertram]

Anything small and light is better (doesn’t have to be cheap) makes you forget about the camera and makes you take better photos

[@gwm88]

Truly curious about this lens. I currently have a 35mm 1.8 and absolutely love it. Was about to pull the trigger on the 50mm 1.8 but now I’m second guessing. The idea of a pancake in a pocket sounds nice as long as it’s sharp at 2 or 2.8 since I mostly shoot there anyway.

[@nomanCyclewala]

@@gwm88 i mean as long as you don’t need clinically sharp images you are good. i just love the micro contrast that makes the images look 3 dimensional. which 35mm you have btw ?

[@ShazniAG]

7:48 Where can I get that $2 Plena

[@pedro77167]

Hahaha was just about to comment this

[@deanzat]

When I had two lenses, I sometimes had the wrong lens on the camera. Now that I have a dozen lenses, I ALWAYS have the wrong lens on the camera.

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

You need to focus on photo projects. For example one day you do only animals, the next day you do only macro, the next day only portraits, ...but if you don't know what to photograph this can happen.

[@fwfeo]

Manage your expectations! 😂 If you think your lenses cover everything, but the right one is not mounted, then that’s the feeling. For events I take two bodies with one covering wide and one covering long. Two f/2.8 zooms! That covers 95% of everything.

[@lsh-zi2lc]

sarcasm missed.....

[@mqwhat]

😂

[@mqwhat]

So you need a dozen cameras too 😊

[@alstrofi7899]

Don't forget the incredible 105 macro lens!

[@8020Alive]

He definitely forgot 😢

[@astrokari9567]

Came here to say this. Might be more of a niche prime for some folks, but it’s an incredible portrait lens in a similar range as the 135mm Plena. If you are in fact a macro photographer, I think it’s the best lens for that on any system. It’s so sharp and beautiful - my Z5 is actually the thing holding back my photos with it!

[@Cleverconveyence]

Seriously? It's so insanely good. It's big. But it's also light, and it does two things very very very well: macro and portrait. Definitely among the best on the system.

[@domm6812]

Yeah, disappointed they forgot the whole macro category.

[@McZanester]

I use mine for everything. Even if I shouldn't, I figure out how to fit that guy into a square hole.

[@unn4medfeel1ng]

Jordan's kit: $11025 Chris' kit: $14125 P.S. that Plena is really affordable, didn't expect that quality for just $2

[@aaronmoore3050]

$1000 lens >affordable

[@mizuhokusuha]

It's all relative, their kind of salary they are probably pulling, even Leica lenses are probably bargain bin price for them.

[@Yilmaz4]

@@aaronmoore3050 you didn't get the joke

[@jasontaylor1920]

We are so spoiled. ALL the Z lenses are good. The 24-200 matches some of the F mount primes at some focal lengths.

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

Why not mentioning the 70-180 mm f/2.8 which is lighter, more compact and less expensive?

[@HB-oi6tp]

You make a best Z-mount lenses list without including the Z105/2.8 macro?! It's an absolutely FANTASTIC lens. It's super sharp edge-to-edge already wide open, has incredible contrast and a beautiful bokeh. I'd even say it's probably the best macro lens ever made. It's also very versatile and excellent for several other types of photography.

[@eberry023]

Mine has focusing issues when using it for portraits. I have the 85mm 1.2 and the Plena as well so it really only gets used for macro.

[@phenomenalshots7626]

Maybe it's because Nikon is refreshing that 105mm macro.

[@JLTPhotog]

Agree, LOVE that lens. Its stunning.

[@solidstream13]

I agree. That might be my next lens

[@solidstream13]

@@eberry023macros are inherently slow focusing. They can be used for portraits but primarily designed for macro.

[@SatanSupimpa]

I have a sony a6000 and can't afford an upgrade, and yet I keep watching all these review videos.

[@muhammadrayhanfirdaus1309]

You are not alone, my guy. Keep dreaming though, wish you well!

[@cameraprepper7938]

The Sony A6000 is still a very good Camera ! For Sony there are hundreds of options of Lenses to choose from.

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Maybe consider the Viltrox 27mm and 75mm lenses, they work well with the Sony a6000.

[@Commonyou7149]

Still best for photography, only physical upgrades matter. I am using Nikon z6, it has bad subject tracking than your camera. But I like it for my family photography. 😊😊

[@erichramone7812]

Hear that 😅

[@AbbeyRoadDuluth]

The Tamron Z 35-150 2/2.8 is a lens that I agree with Jordan on, and enthusiastically recommend. It is truly a Swiss Army knife of an optical tool...it does everything...and does it exquisitely. My primary working kit has been greatly reduced and now includes just the Nikkor Z 14-24 2.8 (the definition of a perfect wide angle lens), Tamron 35-150, the 26 2.8 (for walkaround/street), the Z 50 1.8 (no brainer) and the old F-mount Sigma 100-400 w/FTZ for occasional telephoto needs; its performance is really surprising on the Z8. But, 90% of the time, the 35-150 is what is locked on to my camera. It's really that great.

[@mcandelacom]

I am actually interested in the Tamron 35-150mm but my only issue is the weight. I would need to wait a few years for Tamron to release a lighter new version... Unlike Chris, I would be more interested in a prime 35mm than a 50mm. I heard the Sony version is quite amazing though

[@AbbeyRoadDuluth]

@@mcandelacom yes, the 35-150 is certainly a chunky piece of glass. However, I find that it pairs nicely with my equally chunky Z8. Overall, for me, the performance and versatility outweighs (literally) the size.

[@mcandelacom]

@@AbbeyRoadDuluth good to hear. Besides the wait, any downfalls in terms of performance? sharpness, bokeh, focus speed and accuracy? Thanks again

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

In my opinion, the best lenses are the 24-120mm f/4, 24-200mm f/4-6.3, and 28-400mm f/4-8. I am tired of bokeh, corner sharpness, or pristine noiseless images. I'd rather have the lens to capture the decisive moment and not caught off guard changing lenses. I only use prime lenses on the second body.

[@Old_Man_Bridge]

I hear you and I like it.

[@sirwillemgaming9686]

Now I know why I don't see the Plena in every camera shop where I live. It's so affordable that it is always out of stock.

[@astrokari9567]

😂

[@manugeee]

My only Z-Mount lens is the 40mm f/2 SE on the Nikon ZF. Fortunately there is the megadap etz Adapter, so I also have my nice Sony glass, I can still use on the Nikon. 😊

[@fwfeo]

The only drawback is if the adapted lens has noticeable distortion and other optical shortcomings, because LR and the camera won’t correct it!

[@fwfeo]

I use 35-150 Tamron E mount on Nikon Z and it works flawlessly! ❤️

[@EXkurogane]

Nikon's 50mm lenses especially are just amazing for focus stacking of product & scale models in studio because they don't focus breathe, be it the 1.2S or 1.8S. You won't get too much ghosting that requires manual editing because each individual frame align very well in the stacking process. These lenses were exactly the reason why I bought into the Z mount. RF and E mount lenses don't exactly meet my requirements in this regard.

[@romanpul]

Though they forgot to mention the 50mm f2.8 MC

[@EXkurogane]

@@romanpul The 50MC is okay, but more suitable for APSC in my opinion, working distance is short if you are photographing something small. And I didnt like the extending barrel design. I do have the 105 MC and it is seriously good. I use it for videos more, or single shot product photos.

[@romanpul]

@@EXkurogane Yeah, I’m also not a huge fan of that lens. I just thought it might have been worth pointing out

[@stevetqp9152]

Excellent points, @EXkurogane! I too, use the NIkkor Z 50 f/1.8 S for focus stacking small products with the Z8, and obtain good results after stacking/merging 10-50 images. However, I find that the IRIX 150 f/2.8 Macro lens does an even better job in terms of image detail rendition, likely because it is optimized for close focusing. Of course, the IRIX is MF only, but the deep focus throw allows for ultra-precise focusing.

[@MrJason8957]

I chose the 14-24mm f/2.8 over the 14-30mm f/4 because I wanted to have it for astro as well. It is much lighter than you'd expect and a joy to shoot with. It is more limited in focal length which means changing lenses if I want to go above 24. Happy with that choice. I chose the 100-400mm over the 70-200mm f/2.8 as I get more range if slightly less optical quality. Still happy with my choice on that. I bought the 24-200mm before the 24-120mm was out. I'd have chosen the 24-120mm if that option had been available at the time. I also have a 35mm f/1.8 prime and I love it.

[@alarak2159]

Cracking vid - you displayed the 400mm 4.5 VR S for the picture of the 600mm tho! Cheers guys

[@Joelsfilmer]

The Viltrox 16/1.8 should probably be mentioned in the ultrawide category. It's pretty decent.

[@artsilva]

This is a "Best" lens presentation, not a "pretty decent" category in which many lenses will qualify.

[@Joelsfilmer]

@@artsilva Considering the fact that Nikon doesn't offer anything wider than 20 themselves, I think an above average 16 mm deserves a mention.

[@artsilva]

@@Joelsfilmer Considering you are quite uninformed that there is the 14-30 f4, 14-24 f2.8 which are top tier optics especially the f2.8 where a normal 16mm will still come in at f3.5, f2.8 or f2 at best anyways. PLUS you forget that there are TONS of choices for excellent wides zooms AND primes Nikon made in the last five decades including 10 and 8 mm fisheyes in the nikkor F mount that work seamlessly and inexpensively with the FTZ that came with the Z cameras.

[@Joelsfilmer]

@@artsilva There are no native Z-mount Nikon primes wider than 20mm and brighter than 2.8. I'll leave it at that.

[@HR-wd6cw]

I think they were probably trying to stick with "official" Z lenses (like ones that are either made by Nikon, or authorized to be made by Nikon, hence the Tamron). There are also a lot of third party options out there so probably too many to list so they narrowed the scope to authorized lenses.

[@InterMaus]

I have the 105mm f/1.4, with the FTZ it works wonders on the Z6II for portraits.

[@Ryan.Matlock]

That 24-120 and the Z6 III almost make me want to jump ship from Sony.

[@Jviotr]

A couple years ago I bought the Z5 on sale for $999 and paired it with the 24-120, which was also on sale for $899 at the time. I use that combo for 90% of my shots and no complaints. Also if you’re willing to go Viltrox, they currently have the widest ultra wide prime on Z mount with the 16mm f/1.8.

[@pete1927]

Had a bit of luck the other week, picked up a brand new 14-24mm f2.8 for less than £1000. There must of been a glitch in the matrix 😅. I popped in the cart and paid and thought the vendors would spot it especially when they had no stock. No! Unbelievably it arrived 4 days later… one happy bunny here.

[@petertindall7374]

I just received the Viltrox 16mm f1.8 full frame z-mount lens and so far I am very happy with it, especially since it was under $500 USD on sale.

[@JamesDarcey]

I really have to say, the 50mm 1.8 S is OUTSTANDING. It produces such characterful and sharp images I honestly love shooting it all the time. I would highly recomend anyone that is getting into the Z mount to pick up one.

[@tor2919]

Legendary lens

[@corykphotography]

Jordans pick for the tamron 35-150 is the one lens I feel like I need.

[@bucketsofglory]

I use it 90%+ with a z8. It does everything well.

[@corykphotography]

@@bucketsofglory I've definitely been leaning at it. Probably going to sell my Olympus E-M1X and a couple lenses to get it. These days I've been leaning towards going full Nikon.

[@ayanat.miller3929]

Waiting patiently for a sale or price drop!

[@momchilyordanov8190]

The best lens for Z mount is the 24-120mm. Second place is the 50/1.8 S. A gem of a lens imo. Third place - 14-30mm. And for portraits, if 85/1.8 S is not enough (for me it is, another great lens), I would rather go for the F-mount 105/1.4, than the new 135/1.8, because of price and 135 being too tight.

[@Synmomusic]

Great choices! Heads up, you have a few mislabeled title cards in this one. I spotted a 12-24 typo, and of course the 2 dollar Plena.

[@JuanRojas956]

As a wedding photographer on the z8 I have my 24-70 2.8 and on my z6 I have the 85mm 1.8 it covers everyhting I need and great quality

[@fwfeo]

I’d still recommend the Tamron 35-150/2-2.8!! Then you can be good with a 20/1.8 and 35-150! 20mm to 150mm covered!! More coverage than 24-85🤷‍♂️

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

Can you share some thoughts on why you put those lenses on those cameras (versus the opposite)? I have a Z8 and Z6ii, and 24-70/2.8 and 85/1.2, and haven't settled on which lens I want on which camera.

[@gregfd]

As an amateur and someone who doesn't like zooms. I highly recommend the 28mm 2.8 and 40mm 2.8 for casual/family/street/travel photography. Although these types of lenses aren't really exclusive to Nikon, I think they were designed for people like me. They're part of the reason I currently use a Nikon camera.

[@alfredodejuan390]

If I had to choose only 3 lenses for advanced amateurs they will be the 14-30, the 24-120 and the 180-600.

[@HeikoBertram]

The first ones are fine for pro’s as well (if complemented by smal primes) Who ones to lug around these massive 2.8 zoom. Bokey isn’t everything

[@Gr1ff1D0]

I bought the Z6ii to see what mirrorless would be like. It came with anF4 24-70. I was not expecting the lens to be as great as it is. The Z mount range is a great reason for me to stick with Nikon. I have also changed my mind on something I never expected to and bought a variable aperture zoom for birding. The 180-600 is great value for money.

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

Nikon Z-Mount is the only mount on the market where you can adapt nearly every lens on the market. From Sony E-Mount lenses to Canon EF-Mount lenses, old F-Mount lenses, Leica, Pentax, FUJI there is an adapter for it. I believe even Canon RF-Mount would be possible.

[@severgun]

Adapting is not an option at all.

[@malinut]

I have a 100 year old Leitz-Elmar 35mm f3.5 on mine, lovely match.

[@livejames9374]

@@severgunif the experience is like having a native lens then why wouldn’t it be an option?

[@LukaszFrankowski]

Everything but RF mount unfortunately

[@jonasgillmann]

@@LukaszFrankowskithere aren’t any adapters for RF to Nikon Z yet but it should technically be possible as the Nikon Z mounts flange distance is shorter. So why wouldn’t an RF adapter be possible as well?

[@JasonLorette]

My favourite current Z lens is my 24-120 f4, this is hardly off my Z6III (and my Z6II)...I've been eyeing that 20mm 1.8. I agree...I really wish there were Sigma ART Z lenses.

[@gavmiller]

Worth noting that the Nikkor 14-24 2.8 112mm filter hood can be fitted to the 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 lenses as well, so you can use the same filters if you invest in 112mm filters. Alternative is to use rear filters in it. Bit more fiddly.

[@AnonGoogleuser]

Or the NiSi filter adapter for filter plates.

[@pashedu_if]

my line: 24-120 f4 my default walk around lens, 70-200 f2.8 for events (marathon, dance, etc.), 85 f1.8 for static portraits, laowa 100mm f2.8 for macro.

[@MiladJP]

Mine is the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 - The autofocus is incredibly fast, the lens is small and lightweight, as well as perfect for my needs. ( Photojournalism )

[@GG-zv9ku]

I'm pleasingly surprised by the pancake NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8. Such a great walk around lens!

[@Joamonica]

And again hits Chris‘ blind spot for good 35s. 😂„Who doesn‘t love a 50 mm?“ Well, all the people who don‘t care with fooling around with the outmost boring focal length of all times! (Being traumatized by dull 50 mm which in SLR film times were „the“ standard lens to get). Did I mention „boring“? Neither fish, nor meat, just vegan with some quirks.

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

Where are the stubby vintage primes to go with the ZF. No appature rings or function buttons, still on the primes.

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

You will find those vintage primes at Voigtländer which offer native Z-Mount support.

[@Crispy_Bee]

Add to that the Nikon Z 105mm as the best macro lens. Not cheap - but really, really good.

[@Cleverconveyence]

It was maybe the third or 4th lens I got for the z6ii. Quickly rocketed up as my favorite. Combine it with a black mist pro filter if you need some softness for portraits

[@jannikmeissner]

I loved the old G lens on my D750, this was the first one I choose to go along with the Z6 III

[@alandyer910]

What? No 35mm!? In an ultra-wide I understand the Viltrox 16mm F/1.8 is very good for astro. I just tested the 20mm Nikkor and it is excellent for astro.

[@corykphotography]

I shoot Viltrox primes on my Z5. It has been 👌

[@fallogingl]

Can you review ETZ21 pro?

[@stevetqp9152]

Great commentary on the superb Nikon Z System lenses, Chris! I agree with the majority of your assessments, except that I find the 14-30 f/4 to be better for my landscape work, being IMHO, 99% as sharp as the 14-24 f/2.8. Plus, when retracted with hood reversed, it fits "lens down" in my Shimoda 30L Explore backpack mounted on a Z7, something the 14-24 wound not do..

[@RunNGunPhoto]

*Zeeeeeeeeeeeee Mount.*

[@Weyco23]

My favorites for long primes on my Z9 are still the F mount 300 2.8 VRII, and 500 f/4E.

[@Skidoo22]

I'd say don't forget the 17-28 2.8, it covers astro and you can use the 28mm end for great video work. Don't forget Hollywood for the most part uses 28mm.

[@deanjelcic9299]

I would take a Z8 with 24-120 f/4 if I would have to pick only one body and lens. I mean the Z8 is just sooo sweet and 24-120 is really great and able to do good close up also. But in general, Nikon did a great job 💪

[@TaiJason37]

So in short: Take all your money and buy the most expensive one. It‘s the best. Didn‘t see that one coming 😂

[@bradl2636]

@@TaiJason37 🤣🤣🤣

[@above-photo-video3149]

I'm with you 100%. The 24-120 is fantastic for everything including macro photography. I take photos at a step back distance with the 120mm and with the Z7 sensor cropped in. Everything is in focus without focus stacking and it looks like macro photography, because I was farther away. An incredible lens and still a fantastic sensor. I use the 14-30 all the time as well.

[@AcuraTechMan]

The 24-120 almost never comes off my camera and yes the sun star is exquisite.

[@Joamonica]

As long as you don‘t care about the usual Nikon-amount of LoCa… Not as bad as the 85/1.4 G but bad enough to not buy it.😅

[@camilo8cheryl]

I think i got duped by B&H, they sold me the 135 Plena for $2,450 when launched, i should have waited for it to go down for $2🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️😫😫

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

What about the new 35 mm f/1.4?

[@izziereal2010]

I love the 50mm f1.8 Z lens. It's a phenomenal lens and the extra cost for it is well worth it. The 85mm f1.8 does a great job as a portrait lens, image quality is outstanding. I love the Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 as an all around lens for both photos or video with the large aperture. The other great lens that is light and very versatile is the 24-120mm f4. Great job Nikon on these lenses.

[@Jimbojam]

I have the 400mm f/4.5 and love it, especially with the 1.4x and 2x teleconverters when I need it.

[@andrewdrone]

$2 for a Plena? Sign me up

[@TL-vt8uk]

Interesting video.....no 100-400mm? One of my favorites!

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

The Z mount range is pretty incredible for lenses, but to be completely honest, I do find them hella expensive. Right now my only two Z mout lenses that I use are the 28mm f/2.8 anf the 40mm f/2. They are both cheap, excellent, small and lightweight. Everything else, well I just use F mount lenses with the FTZ II adapter on my good old' Z6. Works like a charm, I don't see a perforamnce difference with my DSLRs and the image quality is still excellent from those lense son a 24MP sensor. I don't know how they would fare with higher res cameras, or much faster focusing cameras, but one thing for sure is that I won't be buying any of those for at least a few years, so I'm goo there ! Lenses like the 50mm f/1.8G and the 85mm f/1.8G on F mount work so tremendously well on the Z6, and the image quality is still excellent (especially when it comes to the 85mm). That's one of the huge advantages of the Z mount in my opinion : excellent Z mount glass, and then adapter for tons of mounts, including F mount and E mount (!)

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

If the new 35 mm f/1.4 for example is still expensive for you then you are probably looking for budget lenses which costs no more than 300 €. The outstanding lenses were never really inexpensive even during the F-Mount days. Now you can buy used.

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas yup, that pretty much describes my lens lineup : - Z 28mm - 170€ used - Z 40mm - 200€ used - F 50mm - 130€ - F 85mm - 200€ Only lens that costs more than 300€ in my lineup is my Sigma 100-400 Contemporary which I bought for 450€.

[@manuthchek]

Funny you mentioned the 50 and 85mm f /1.8 G F mount - I never liked them much even on my super old D610. Also on the Z7, my 24-70mm f/2.8G non-VR (now sold) looks like junk in the corners when shooting landscapes and I wasn't even trying to find faults 😹 Now I'm using only the 24mm and 50mm /f1.8 S, can't afford to get a telephoto yet, absolutely nothing to complain about. Costs wise Z lenses aren't expensive but hard to find used examples where I live - too many Canon and Sony users who only trust other people's words instead of looking into the systems on their own. I broke that D610 and obviously could have switched systems but still stayed with Nikon: - Canon RF lenses are either cheap junks or super expensive - a carryover from DSLR days (don't like the ubiquitious 24-105m L, not my focal range) - I never liked any Sony bodies, night and day difference compared to even first gen Z6/Z7. Lenses are hit-and-miss - Switching to Fujifilm would cost the same or slightly more than Nikon Z and I'm stuck with crop frame, also not into dials much.

[@ayanat.miller3929]

I wish I'd kept my 85mm G and used the FTZ. The 85 Z is great, but it was something about that 85 G lens!

[@AndrejsZavadskis]

still waiting from Nikon 35mm f/1.2 or 28mm f/1.2

[@Hyephen]

For wildlife primes I've found I really like the 400 f4.5 + 1.4 tc. It gets you to 560mm f6.3 which is very close to the Nikkor 600 f6.3 at about a $700 discount with the additional benefit of enjoying 2 different focal lengths.

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

The 14-24 mm f/2.8 Z-Mount takes also filters at the rear of the lens which are a lot smaller and less expensive. Don't know why it didn't get mentioned.

[@jacobh5817]

Though Nikon was a bit slow ‘out of the gate’ with mirrorless, they’ve not only catched up with the rest, but are now class leading in almost all categories. As a semi-retired fashion/beauty photographer, I’ve left the days of bags of cameras and lenses behind me and I’m happily enjoying the pleasure of compact Q and M cameras. But if I would ever need to go shopping for a DSLM system again, it would be Z-mount.

[@cameraprepper7938]

If I had Nikon Z mount and wanted the best Lenses, then I would go for Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0, Voigtländer Nokton 50mm 1.0, Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0, Voigtländer Nokton 75mm 1.5, Nikon Z 400mm 4.5 and Nikon Z 800mm 6.3 (or Nikon 600mm 6.3).

[@TheAlskouba]

No 35mm? I know Chris hates them but it's still a popular focal length. It would be nice to know what you think of the new Z35mm 1.4 and how it fit's in the Z mount current lineup.

[@kostasge]

Litterly posted a poll debating which lens would be better on a z8 24-120 f4 or 35-150 f2-2.8 and I see this video pop up this morning. I was so excited to see what you guys picked , and basically you guys picked both. Thanks lol

[@fwfeo]

Hahahaha You can’t go wrong with either! I have 35-150/2-2.8 and is my favorite lens ever! And I’ve had plenty of Canon L, Nikon pro and Sony lenses! It’s a beast of a lens and pretty heavy, so I would get 24-120/4 for walk around and 35-150 for portraits and low light events …

[@kostasge]

@@fwfeo went Tamron

[@Xirpzy]

I really want those mid range 1.4 and 1.8 lenses on canon. Sony and nikons lens lineup just makes way more sense.

[@alsimoncelli7313]

Of my 11 Z lenses, the 24-120mm is my favorite, so impressed with its IQ. I typically leave the 24-70mm 2.8 & 70-200mm 2.8 at home. Leaving for an Alaskan trip and will take the 14-30mm, 24-120mm and 180-600mm with my 1.4 tele. And one of my primes, either the 20mm, 35mm or 50mm 1.8. Not sure?

[@Framesbyfrisby]

That 24-120 just lives on my z8 especially because the z8 is really good at lowlight by itself.

[@NicolasAlexanderOtto]

I still hope to get a 15-35 lens that takes filters. With the 24 I do not have enough range and it does not take polarizing filters with usual 100mm systems and the 14-30 is only f/4. Somehow it is always a compromise. The UWA lenses by Canon are the only thing I miss these days shooting Nikon again. But therefore I get the 180-600 and the 24-120 as well, awesome lenses.

[@drchtct]

Everytime I see a Nikon camera, I just think of these photographers at the olympics, most of the stuff mentioned here is proper overkill, but good to see Nikon diversifies a bit with bodies like the Zf or small lenses like the 35 1.4 or 40 f2. That 40 f2 would be my first lens, such a small fine package, keep the 1.2s to the olympic papparazis lmao

[@stjepanjina]

i used Z5 and 24-200, and now i waiting 180-600! Loved!

[@Kobebrajant]

Is there anything wrong with Nikon lens, very good lenses, unbelievable! Well done Nikon!

[@JennyDarukat]

The 24-120 f4 has been my favourite lens I've used/owned across 8 years and 3 systems, aside from the Voigtländer 40mm f1.2 which is a very different type of lens. It's just that great. I really wish Nikon had more low profile, pancake-adjacent lenses since that's what had me leaving the system again. Fuji and MFT just offer more choice in terms of size and form factor.

[@stevenwilson7460]

Dang! I would certainly have paid a paper toonie for the Plena!😄

[@mick1967]

You are right with every lens you mention but to me it‘s a typical choice from KZbinrs like you who have unlimited access to all these expensive lenses without buying them. There are lots of people out there who can afford the 24-70 f/4 (which you mentioned) and one prime lens. And my recommendation is always the 40mm f/2 and the 28m f/2.8. Both are not the sharpest lenses in the world but they have a certain look, they are light weight and don’t cost a fortune. I use them often on my Z8. It‘s a great combo for street photography.

[@maze400]

So if I buy a new Z8 Nikon will throw in a plana for an additional $2?

[@davedrake359]

Hi Chris, I love your videos and have followed you and Jordan for a few years. Thank you for all the reviews you do. I recently sold my D5500 and D7200 with all the f mount lenses to upgrade to the Z50 and Z6ii bodies. Z50 for travel is awesome. I chose the Tamron Nikon branded Z trio for the Z6ii because of the f2.8 affordable pricing and added a 1.4xTC for the 70-180 f2.8. I then added the 24-120 f4S lens after seeing the reviews and I agree with you, it’s the best walk around lens due to the extra reach and image quality. But then I saw the Z180-600 and that is a must for any armature for wildlife and will also works great with the 1.4xTC. With this setup I can pack the trio plus TC in my compact camera backpack with the 24-120 mounted on the body and bring along the 180-600 in the Ape Case I purchased for it. Only 2 bags with a tripod and I’m covered. Thanks again and keep those videos coming. Dave Drake Coldstream BC

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

Wow, this video was very rushed in production. You got 3 failures in your descriptions.

[@108u9]

Plena in 1878 pre inflation adjusted pricing

[@80-80.]

40/f2 (the non hipster bling pimp version)

[@4rroby]

As a Nikon Z mount user, I have to say this is the most informative and useful recommendation Ive seen and heard! You are spot on! As for me, I want the 70-200, and the 135 Plena! Thanks for the excellent information! I really appreciate you guys!❤

[@OkwyUgonweze]

As a portrait shooter I have some lenses some lenses in this list and I can tell you they are all fantastic lenses. The 50,85 1.2 primes and the 24-70 2.8s and 70-200 2.8 S zooms. Nikon has done great job here.Butbwhat I found fascinating is that I prefer the tamron 35-150 and viltrox 16mm to my 24-70 and 70-200 combo. Right now I shoot events with the tamron.

[@photographlisbon]

Any chance of a comparative video with Nikon Z6iii, Zf and it's Sony and Canon equivalents?

[@technodronesogxl9783]

The Nikoon 70-200mm F2.8 VR S is 2295.00 at B&H, which is a steal.

[@dakotaxu4792]

Do you know how much longer we have to wait for Nikon to discontinue the unwieldy, and unattractive Nikon Z50mm f1.2 lens and finally come out with a travel friendly 50mm f1.2 like Sony has for their camera system or the EF50mm f1.2L that Canon has? I do have the Nikon Z85mm f1.2 and the Nikkor Plena 135mm but those I don’t mind taking out of the house for photoshoots. But for a walk around 50mm lens it would be nice if Nikon hired a design team to help with the manufacture of a 50mm f1.2. Aesthetics do matter.

[@hanscnilsson7136]

I use the z 24-70 2,8 S and Z 70-200 2,8 S and think that they are the lenses I need. Of course would a Z 14-24 2,8 made my day some times. But that being said, NPS helps me with lending lenses I need for specific work so I don’t have to buy them 😊

[@janmar5576]

7:49 what a bargain

[@audamus6452]

My wallet doesn't like your choices.

[@ruff1draft]

To be honest when it comes to Nikon as a whole i am looking for the Nikon 105 F1.4 or Nikon 105 F1.8 F Mount. I currently own the Nikon 50mm F1.4 and Nikon 85 F1.8 for my Nikon D5500 I intend to purchase the Nikon D5600 and Nikon D750 and Nikon D780. But i must admit i am looking forward to seeing what Nikon does with the future Nikon Z5 Mark 2

[@12macevedo]

As a Spanish speaker that LoCa shirt just hits different

[@funnybeingme]

If I wasn't heavily invested in Sony lenses, I would definitely go with the Nikon system.

[@Cleverconveyence]

It's never too late buddy. And you can keep your favorites and adapt them with no loss in performance

[@fotografalexandernikolis]

I've only read good things about the MEGADAP adapters

[@CsiklosMiklos]

These prices are absolutely discouraging. I want to get a full-frame camera system to complement my M4/3 kit and at this point these lens look more like luxury items.

[@sopheven]

And the prices keep going up. I bought the 24/70 f4 for $700 Australian in 2020, now apparently it's $1000US

[@kl787]

Very true for hobbyists. Okay if they are tools to make a living, in that case all recommendations were relatively affordable. In my profession, a piece of CAD software cost more than most of the lens, each year!

[@bradl2636]

@@CsiklosMiklos What do you want to shoot?

[@achinism]

24-120 f/4 is pretty much the reason I upgraded to the Z-mount - sharp, light n compact, reasonably bright and far superior to its F-mount counter part. Has ~0.4x magnification at the long end to boot. I only wish Nikon someday will make something like a 20-120 f/4 with similar optical quality!

[@truthkeeperfilms]

I mean they’re all good. Nothing can touch Nikons 1.8 S primes, not from Canon or Sony. You get GM or RF L optics for $500ish

[@peternavanac9310]

20mm has an insane amount of purple and green fringing. Massive. Agreed that the 24-120 f4 is excellent. Much prefer the look of the 50 f1.2 over the 1.8. Much better rendition.

[@Atlasfilms08]

Looking forward to the L-mount episode of this series.

[@seth094978]

If I ever go full frame, it will be Nikon because of that 50mm 1.8. The excellent 1.8 lenses are a huge draw for someone coming from a smaller sensor who doesn't want the weight or need the depth of field from the 1.2 lenses.

[@alphaandomega2709]

Best lenses for the Sony A7R5? 😊

[@dyeremi]

Third party lenses from Voigtlander, Thypoch, Viltrox and TT Artisans are awesome as well.