Mount Name: | Nikon Z-mount |
Type: | Bayonet |
Inner Diameter: | 55 mm |
Tabs: | 4 |
Flange: | 16 mm |
Connectors: | 11 electrical pins |
Introduced: | 2018 |
Nikon Z-mount (stylised as
Z
Nikon SLR cameras, both film and digital, have used the Nikon F-mount with its 44 mm diameter since 1959. The Z-mount has a 55 mm diameter. The FTZ lens adapter allows many F-mount lenses to be used on Z-mount cameras.[5] The FTZ allows AF-S, AF-P and AF-I lenses to autofocus on Z-mount cameras. The older screw-drive AF and AF-D lenses will not autofocus with the FTZ adapter, but they do retain metering and Exif data. Z-mount cameras support metering as well as in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with manual focus lenses.
The 55 mm throat diameter of the Nikon Z-mount makes it the largest full-frame lens mount.[6] [7] It is much larger than the F-mount and the E-mount used by Sony mirrorless cameras[8] but only slightly larger than the 54 mm of both the Canon EF and RF mounts. It is also slightly larger than the 51.6 mm diameter full-frame mirrorless Leica L-Mount.[9] The Z-mount has also a very short flange distance of 16 mm,[10] which is shorter than all mentioned lens mounts. This flange distance allows for numerous lenses of nearly all other current and previous mounts to be mounted to Z-mount with an adapter.
The Z-mount 58 mm S Noct lens reintroduced the Noct brand historically used by Nikon for lenses with ultra-fast maximum apertures.[11] [12]
Nikon published a roadmap outlining which lenses are forthcoming when the Z-mount system was initially announced.[13] The roadmap has been updated multiple times.[14] As of October 2024 the current version of the roadmap indicates a 35 mm S-line lens left to be released (besides the 35/1.4 lens released in 2024).[15] [16] On October 30, 2024, Nikon announced that it is developing a video-centric, standard zoom lens with power zoom, the NIKKOR Z 28-135mm PZ.[17] [18]
Model | Year | Sensor | Cards | Continuous release fps | Video recording | ||||||||
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Pixels | 1080p | 4K | 6K | 8K | 10-bit | 12-bit | |||||||
Z30 | 2022 | 20.9 MP | 6 | SD | 11 fps | 405 g | rowspan="4" | ||||||
Z50 | 2019 | 450 g | |||||||||||
Z50II | 2024 | 7 | 11 fps 30 fps (JPEG) | 550 g | |||||||||
Zfc | 2021 | 6 | 11 fps | 445 g | |||||||||
Z5 | 2020 | 24.3 MP | 6 | 2× SD | 4.5 fps | 675 g | |||||||
Zf | 2023 | 24.5 MP | 7 | SD + microSD | 14 fps | 710 g | |||||||
Z6 | 2018 | 24.5 MP | 6 | CFX | 12 fps | 675 g | rowspan=2 | ||||||
Z6II | 2020 | 6×2 | CFX + SD | 14 fps | 705 g | ||||||||
Z6III | 2024 | 7 | 20 fps (RAW) 60 fps (JPEG) 120 fps (11 MP) | 760 g | |||||||||
Z7 | 2018 | 45.7 MP | 6 | CFX | 9 fps | 675 g | rowspan=2 | ||||||
Z7II | 2020 | 6×2 | CFX + SD | 10 fps | 705 g | ||||||||
Z8 | 2023 | 45.7 MP | 7 | CFX + SD | 20 fps (RAW) 30 fps (JPEG) 60 fps (19 MP) 120 fps (11 MP) | 910 g | rowspan=2 | ||||||
Z9 | 2021 | 2× CFX | 1340 g |
Nikon uses a new designation system for their Z-mount lenses. The older F-mount Nikkor designations are no longer used, though they overlap in some areas (e.g. the VR and DX labels). Nikon also introduced the S-Line branding for especially high-performance ("superior") lenses, which is akin to Canon's L designation or Sony's "G-Master" branding.
The Nikon teleconverters are only compatible with select Nikon Z lenses. They cannot be used in conjunction with the FTZ adapter.[21] [22] Z-mount teleconverters cannot be mounted on top of each other.
The following lenses are compatible with the Nikon teleconverters:[23]
Nikon specifies lens compatibility as in the following table. F-mount teleconverters can be used on compatible lenses, but the Z-mount teleconverters may not be used in conjunction with the FTZ.[26] [27] For details on the lens types, refer to Nikon F-mount.
Lens type | Focus | Exposure mode | Metering mode | IBIS | Exif data | |
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AF-P AF-S AF-I | rowspan=4 | |||||
G- and D-type (without motor) | ||||||
Other AF (screw drive) | rowspan=3 | |||||
AI-P PC-E | ||||||
AI PC (no CPU contacts) | colspan=2 | |||||
Pre-AI |
Numerous manufacturers offer purely manual lenses and lens mount adapters for the Z-mount. These do not interface electronically to the camera and do not support autofocus or automatic control of the aperture. Some manufacturers offer lenses and adapters with full electronic functionality (autofocus, automatic aperture control, Exif metadata etc.).[28] Third-party lenses and adapters often rely on reverse engineering the electronic protocol of a lens mount and might not work properly on new cameras or firmware versions. However, Cosina Voigtländer,[29] Sigma[30] and Tamron[31] licensed the mount from Nikon, enabling full compatibility.
List by official designation and sources for the table below:
Nikon Z cameras use the same iTTL flash system as Nikon DSLRs, which remains fully backward compatible and with third-party flashes and flash transmitters.
The Z9 and Z8 use the same circular 10-pin accessory port (for a remote shutter release, external GPS receiver etc.) as previous "pro-grade" Nikons, while the Z5/6/7 use the rectangular 8-pin accessory port introduced with the D90 and used on most other Nikon DSLRs since. The Z30/50/fc do not have an accessory port.
Most Z cameras use the same batteries of their "peer" DSLRs:[47]
Battery grips are available for several models:[51]
Nikon does not offer grips for the Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc and Zf.
The MC-N10 is a remote-control grip for all Z cameras with USB-C (the first-generation Z50 is the sole camera to not use USB-C).[52] It connects through a USB-C cable to the camera and replicates the right-hand controls of the camera body. It is designed for film applications and uses an ARRI rosette-type mount.[53]
This table contains the specifications for all Nikon Z lenses, as well as third-party autofocus lenses. Collecting all specifications for third-party lenses, including manual focus ones, isn't feasible due to the large number of brands producing a great variety of such lenses.
Brand | data-sort-type=text | Focal length | data-sort-type=text | Aperture | VR | Zoom | Min focus distance | data-sort-type="text" | Filter size | Diameter | Length | Weight | Release date | ||||||
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Nikkor | 12–28mm | data-sort-value="3.5, 12-28" | 3.5-5.6 | PZ VR | 1:4.8 | 67 mm | 2023-04-18 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 14–24mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 14-24" | 2.8 | FX | S | L‑Fn | 1:7.6 | 112 mm | 2020-09-16 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 14–30mm | data-sort-value="4, 400" | 4 | FX | S | 1:6.2 | 82 mm | 2019-01-08 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 16–50mm | data-sort-value="3.5, 16-50" | 3.5-6.3 | VR | 1:5 | 46 mm | 2019-10-10 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 16–50mm | data-sort-value="3.5, 16-50" | 3.5-6.3 | VR | 1:5 | 46 mm | 2021-06-29 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 17–28mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 17-28" | 2.8 | FX | 1:5.3 | 67 mm | 2022-09-20 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 18–140mm | data-sort-value="3.5, 18-140" | 3.5-6.3 | VR | 1:3 | 62 mm | 2021-10-13 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 20mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 20" | 1.8 | FX | S | Prime | 1:5.3 | 77 mm | 2020-02-11 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 24mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 24" | 1.8 | FX | S | Prime | 1:6.6 | 72 mm | 2019-09-04 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 24mm | data-sort-value="1.7, 24" | 1.7 | Prime | 1:5.3 | 46 mm | 2023-05-31 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 24–50mm | data-sort-value="4, 463.1" | 4–6.3 | FX | 1:5.8 | 52 mm | 2020-07-21 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 24–70mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 24-70" | 2.8 | FX | S | L‑Fn | 1:4.5 | 82 mm | 2019-02-14 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 24–70mm | data-sort-value="4, 400" | 4 | FX | S | 1:3.3 | 72 mm | 2018-08-23 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 24–120mm | data-sort-value="4, 400" | 4 | FX | S | L‑Fn | 1:2.5 | 77 mm | 2021-10-28 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 24–200mm | data-sort-value="4, 463.2" | 4–6.3 | FX | VR | 1:3.5 | 67 mm | 2020-02-11 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 26mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 26" | 2.8 | FX | Prime | 1:5.3 | 52 mm | 2023-02-07 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 28mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 28" | 2.8 | FX | Prime | 1:5 | 52 mm | 2021-11-18 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 28mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 28" | 2.8 | FX | SE | Prime | 1:5 | 52 mm | 2021-06-29 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 28–75mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 28" | 2.8 | FX | 1:2.9 | 67 mm | 2021-12-14 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 28–400mm | data-sort-value="4, 28" | 4-8 | FX | 1:2.9 | 77 mm | 2024-03-27 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 35mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 35" | 1.4 | FX | Prime | 1:5.5 | 62 mm | 2024-06-26 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 35mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 35" | 1.8 | FX | S | Prime | 1:5.3 | 62 mm | 2018-08-23 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 40mm | data-sort-value="2, 40" | 2 | FX | Prime | 1:5.8 | 52 mm | 2021-09-14 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 40mm | data-sort-value="2, 40" | 2 | FX | SE | Prime | 1:5.8 | 52 mm | 2022-12-14 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 50" | 1.2 | FX | S | L‑Fn | Prime | 1:6.7 | 82 mm | 2020-09-16 | |||||||||
Nikkor | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 50" | 1.4 | FX | Prime | 1:5.8 | 62 mm | 2024-09-10 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 50" | 1.8 | FX | S | Prime | 1:6.7 | 62 mm | 2018-08-23 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 50mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 50" | 2.8 | FX | MC | Prime | 1:1 | 46 mm | 2021-06-02 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 50–250mm | data-sort-value="4.5, 50-250" | 4.5-6.3 | VR | 1:4.3 | 62 mm | 2019-10-10 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 58mm | data-sort-value="0.95, 58" | 0.95 | FX | S Noct | L‑Fn | Prime | 1:5.3 | 82 mm | 2019-10-10 | |||||||||
Nikkor | 70–180mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 70-180" | 2.8 | FX | 1:2 | 67 mm | 2023-06-21 | ||||||||||||
Nikkor | 70–200mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 70-200" | 2.8 | FX | VR S | L‑Fn L‑Fn2 ×4 | 1:5 | 77 mm | 2020-01-07 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 85" | 1.2 | FX | S | L‑Fn | Prime | 1:9 | 82 mm | 2023-02-07 | |||||||||
Nikkor | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | S | Prime | 1:8.3 | 67 mm | 2019-07-31 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 100–400mm | data-sort-value="4.5-5.6, 100-400" | 4.5–5.6 | FX | VR S | L‑Fn L‑Fn2 ×4 | 1:2.6 | 77 mm | 2021-10-28 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 105mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 100" | 2.8 | FX | MC VR S | L‑Fn | Prime | 1:1 | 62 mm | 2021-06-02 | |||||||||
Nikkor | 135mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 135" | 1.8 | FX | S Plena | L‑Fn ×2 | Prime | 1:5 | 82 mm | 2023-09-27 | |||||||||
Nikkor | 180–600mm | data-sort-value="5.6-6.3, 180-600" | 5.6-6.3 | FX | VR | L‑Fn ×4 | 1:4 | 95 mm | 2023-06-21 | ||||||||||
Nikkor | 400mm (560mm) | data-sort-value="2.8, 400" | 2.8 (4) | FX | TC VR S | L‑Fn L‑Fn2 ×4 Memset | Prime | 1:4.1 | 46 mm | 2022-01-19 | |||||||||
Nikkor | 400mm | data-sort-value="4.5, 400" | 4.5 | FX | VR S | 1:6.3 | 95 mm | 2022-06-26 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 600mm (840mm) | data-sort-value="4, 600" | 4 (5.6) | FX | TC VR S | 1:5 | 46 mm | 2022-11-02 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 600mm | data-sort-value="6.3, 600" | 6.3 | FX | VR PF S | 1:6.6 | 95 mm | 2023-10-11 | |||||||||||
Nikkor | 800mm | data-sort-value="6.3, 800" | 6.3 | FX | VR PF S | 1:6.2 | 46 mm | 2022-04-06 | |||||||||||
7Artisans | 27mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 27" | 2.8 | Prime | ? | 39 mm | 2024-08-06 | ||||||||||||
7Artisans | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 50" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | ? | 62 mm | 2024-04-26 | |||||||||||
7Artisans | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | ? | 62 mm | 2024-09-30 | |||||||||||
AstrHori | 27mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 27" | 2.8 | Prime | ? | 39 mm | 2024-11-15 | ||||||||||||
AstrHori | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | ? | 72 mm | 2024-05-21 | |||||||||||
Laowa | 10mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 10" | 2.8 | FX | Zero-D | Prime | 1:4.2 | 77 mm | 2024-02-20 | ||||||||||
Meike | 33mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 33" | 1.4 | Prime | ? | 55 mm | 2024-??-?? | ||||||||||||
Meike | 35mm | data-sort-value="2, 35" | 2 | FX | STM | Prime | ? | 58 mm | 2024-??-?? | ||||||||||
Meike | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 50" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | ? | 58 mm | ? | 2024-??-?? | ||||||||||
Meike | 55mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 55" | 1.4 | Prime | ? | 52 mm | 2024-??-?? | ||||||||||||
Meike | 55mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 55" | 1.8 | FX | Pro STM | Prime | ? | 58 mm | 2024-09-21 | ||||||||||
Meike | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 85" | 1.4 | FX | STM | Prime | ? | 77 mm | ? | 2023-??-?? | |||||||||
Meike | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | STM | Prime | ? | 67 mm | 2023-??-?? | ||||||||||
Meike | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | STM Pro (II) | Prime | ? | 62 mm | ? | 2024-??-?? | |||||||||
Sigma | 16mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 16" | 1.4 | DC DN | Prime | 1:9.9 | 67 mm | 2023-04-01 | |||||||||||
Sigma | 30mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 30" | 1.4 | DC DN | Prime | 1:7 | 52 mm | 2023-04-01 | |||||||||||
Sigma | 56mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 56" | 1.4 | DC DN | Prime | 1:7.4 | 55 mm | 2023-04-01 | |||||||||||
Sirui | 16mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 16" | 1.2 | Sniper | Prime | ? | 58 mm | 2024-??-?? | |||||||||||
Sirui | 23mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 23" | 1.2 | Sniper | Prime | ? | 58 mm | 2023-??-?? | |||||||||||
Sirui | 33mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 33" | 1.2 | Sniper | Prime | ? | 58 mm | 2023-??-?? | |||||||||||
Sirui | 40mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 40" | T1.8 | 1.33x S35 Anamorphic | Prime | 1:19/1:14 | 77 mm | 2024-12-09 | |||||||||||
Sirui | 56mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 56" | 1.2 | Sniper | Prime | ? | 58 mm | 2023-??-?? | |||||||||||
Sirui | 75mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 75" | 1.2 | Sniper | Prime | ? | 67 mm | 2024-06-14 | |||||||||||
Sirui | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 85" | 1.4 | FX | Aurora | Prime | 1:8.7 | 67 mm | 2024-10-25 | ||||||||||
Tamron | 28-75mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 28-75" | 2.8 | FX | Di III VXD G2 | 1:2.7 (W) 1:4.1 (T) | 67 mm | 2024-04-18 | |||||||||||
Tamron | 35-150mm | data-sort-value="2-2.8, 35-150" | 2-2.8 | FX | Di III VXD | L‑Fn? ×3 | 1:5.7 | 82 mm | 2023-07-25 | ||||||||||
Tamron | 50-400mm | data-sort-value="4.5-6.3, 50-400" | 4.5-6.3 | FX | Di III VC VXD | L‑Fn? | 1:2 (W) 1:4 (T) | 67 mm | 2024-08-29 | ||||||||||
Tamron | 70-300mm | data-sort-value="4.5-6.3, 70-300" | 4.5-6.3 | FX | Di III RXD | 1:9.4 (W) 1:5.1 (T) | 67 mm | 2022-09-07 | |||||||||||
Tamron | 90mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 90" | 2.8 | FX | Di III Macro VXD | AF lock | Prime | 1:1 | 67 mm | 2024-09-26 | |||||||||
Tamron | 150-500mm | data-sort-value="5-6.7, 150-500" | 5-6.7 | FX | Di III VC VXD | 1:3.1 | 82 mm | 2023-10-10 | |||||||||||
TTArtisan | 27mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 27" | 2.8 | Prime | ? | 39 mm | 2023-04-07 | ||||||||||||
TTArtisan | 32mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 32" | 2.8 | FX | Prime | ? | 27 mm | 2022-03-28 | |||||||||||
TTArtisan | 35mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 35" | 1.8 | Prime | ? | 52 mm | 2023-10-09 | ||||||||||||
TTArtisan | 56mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 56" | 1.8 | Prime | ? | 52 mm | 2023-12-12 | ||||||||||||
TTArtisan | 75mm | data-sort-value="2, 75" | 2 | FX | Prime | ? | 62 mm | 2024-09-12 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 13mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 13" | 1.4 | Prime | 1:10 | 67 mm | 2022-06-03 | ||||||||||||
Viltrox | 16mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 16" | 1.8 | FX | L-Fn L-Fn2 | Prime | 1:10 | 77 mm | 2024-05-02 | ||||||||||
Viltrox | 20mm | data-sort-value="2.8, 20" | 2.8 | FX | Prime | 1:5.9 | 52 mm | 2024-01-26 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 23mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 23" | 1.4 | Prime | 1:10 | 52 mm | 2021-08-20 | ||||||||||||
Viltrox | 24mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 24" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | 1:10 | 55 mm | 2021-09-22 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 27mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 27" | 1.2 | Pro | Prime | 1:6.7 | 67 mm | 2024-02-23 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 28mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 28" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | 1:10 | 55 mm | 2023-08-29 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 33mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 33" | 1.4 | Prime | 1:10 | 52 mm | 2021-08-23 | ||||||||||||
Viltrox | 35mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 35" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | 1:10 | 55 mm | 2021-09-22 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 40mm | data-sort-value="2.5, 40" | 2.5 | FX | Prime | 1:7.1 | 55 mm | 2024-04-26 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 50" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | 1:10 | 55 mm | 2021-12-14 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 56mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 56" | 1.4 | Prime | 1:10 | 52 mm | 2021-08-23 | ||||||||||||
Viltrox | 56mm | data-sort-value="1.7, 56" | 1.7 | Prime | 1:9.1 | 52 mm | 2024-02-04 | ||||||||||||
Viltrox | 75mm | data-sort-value="1.2, 75" | 1.2 | Pro | Prime | 1:10 | 77 mm | 2023-08-01 | |||||||||||
Viltrox | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | Prime | 1:7.7 | 72 mm | 2020-12-10 | |||||||||||
Yongnuo | 23mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 23" | 1.4 | DA DSM WL Pro | Prime | 1:10 | 58 mm | 2024-08-12 | |||||||||||
Yongnuo | 33mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 33" | 1.4 | DA DSM WL Pro | Prime | 1:10 | 58 mm | 2024-06-10 | |||||||||||
Yongnuo | 35mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 35" | 1.8 | DA DSM WL | Prime | 1:6.7 | 52 mm | 2024-10-07 | |||||||||||
Yongnuo | 35mm | data-sort-value="2, 35" | 2 | FX | DF DSM | Prime | 1:7.7 | 52 mm | 2022-11-14 | ||||||||||
Yongnuo | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 50" | 1.8 | FX | DF DSM | Prime | 1:6.6 | 58 mm | 2022-05-30 | ||||||||||
Yongnuo | 50mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 50" | 1.8 | DA DSM | Prime | 1:7.1 | 49 mm | 2024-01-19 | |||||||||||
Yongnuo | 56mm | data-sort-value="1.4, 56" | 1.4 | DA DSM WL Pro | Prime | 1:9.1 | 58 mm | 2024-??-?? | |||||||||||
Yongnuo | 85mm | data-sort-value="1.8, 85" | 1.8 | FX | DF DSM | Prime | 1:7.7 | 58 mm | 2022-03-14 |