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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR 50-250mm

74.8 Landscape Score
50-250mm 16 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

The NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR offers a 75-375mm equivalent reach with 5-stop optical stabilization and an assignable control ring, all in a 51g body. Often sold refurbished, it becomes one of the most affordable stabilized telephotos for the Z mount, and the featherweight build with a customizable ring enhances handling. This lens is ideal for Nikon Z DX users who need a portable, budget-friendly option for travel, street, and everyday telephoto shooting.

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Viltrox Air AF 15mm f/1.7 15mm

70.6 Landscape Score
15mm 16 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

With a bright f/1.7 aperture and an ultra-wide 22.5mm equivalent field of view, this compact 180g lens features a metal mount and weather-resistant front element. It also includes a USB-C port for firmware updates and a standard 58mm filter thread, making it easy to adapt with affordable filters. It is best suited for vloggers and Nikon Z30/Z50/Zfc users who need a bright ultra-wide for dramatic close-ups using its 23mm minimum focus and expansive video perspectives.

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Laowa Zero-D 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D 9mm

52.7 Landscape Score
9mm f/2.8 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 15-element optical design with two aspherical and three ED elements eliminates distortion, delivering a 113° field of view on Nikon Z APS-C bodies at just 215g. A bright f/2.8 aperture and 12cm close focus enable creative low-light wide-angle perspectives while Frog Eye Coating and weather sealing protect the manual‑focus lens. This lens suits landscape and architecture photographers seeking a compact ultrawide prime with precise manual control for Nikon Z mirrorless systems.

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Brightin Star AF 35mm f/1.8 35mm

49.2 Landscape Score
35mm 16 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

An f/1.8 aperture paired with an 11-element optical design—including two aspherical and one ED element—delivers sharp detail and controlled focus breathing for video on Nikon Z full-frame bodies. The 11-blade diaphragm renders circular bokeh highlights, while the STM motor enables silent, smooth autofocus suited to continuous shooting. Ideal for portrait and event photographers or budget-conscious video creators needing a bright 35mm prime with dependable autofocus and natural background blur.

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Viltrox AF AF 50/2 Z 50mm

65.7 Landscape Score
50mm 16 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 205g build and STM motor deliver fast, quiet autofocus with eye detection in a full-frame f/2.0 prime that creates smooth bokeh and excellent low-light capability. The 13-element optical path (including ED and aspherical glass) and weather-sealed metal mount with USB-C updates provide sharp, reliable performance across the frame. This lens is ideal for Sony E-mount portrait and street photographers who demand a lightweight standard prime with natural perspective and minimal focus breathing for video.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20119 24mm

64.5 Landscape Score
24mm 11 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.7 aperture and 4.7-inch minimum focus distance set it apart, with weather sealing adding durability. Silent autofocus and suppressed focus breathing suit video work, while the 281g weight keeps it portable. Best for Nikon Z APS-C portrait and close-up shooters who want a fast 35mm-equivalent prime and can sacrifice landscape sharpness.

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Viltrox 13mm f1.4 13mm

61.6 Landscape Score
13mm f/1.4 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

With a 13mm focal length, f/1.4 maximum aperture, and built-in stabilization, this lens captures bright, stable ultra-wide shots in low light, while the stepless STM motor and manual aperture ring ensure smooth video focus pulls. The 22cm minimum focus distance enables creative, dramatic close-ups without weighing down gimbals at just 454g. It’s best for Nikon Z APS-C vloggers and street photographers who need a fast prime with reliable eye-tracking autofocus and flicker-free aperture control.

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Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 75mm

47.2 Landscape Score
75mm 16 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

The f/1.2 aperture and 15-blade diaphragm deliver shallow depth of field and circular bokeh at a 112.5mm full-frame equivalent focal length. Quiet STM autofocus with eye tracking and a USB-C port for firmware updates enhance video and stills reliability. Ideal for Sony APS-C photographers and videographers needing a lightweight 466g telephoto prime for portraits with strong subject separation.

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Meike SE Series MK-3520FFSTM-Z 35mm

46.6 Landscape Score
35mm 22 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

With STM autofocus, eye detection, and a featherlight 297g polymer build, this 35mm F2.0 L-mount prime delivers responsive, silent focusing. Its Type-C firmware upgrade port and full EXIF transmission provide modern flexibility rarely found at this price. It’s ideal for macro and portrait shooters needing accurate AF and a sharp 84.3-point macro score without the weight of faster glass.

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Brightin Star Star 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye 8mm

42.6 Landscape Score
8mm 16 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

The 190° field of view and f/2.8 aperture capture expansive scenes with bright 10-point sunstars from the 5-blade diaphragm. At just 260g, this manual focus lens remains ultra-portable while its 11-element optical design with two ED elements controls aberrations for sharp night skies. Best for astrophotographers and creative landscape shooters who prioritize extreme fisheye distortion and starburst effects over autofocus speed.

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Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 35mm

41.6 Landscape Score
35mm 22 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

Offering a bright f/2 maximum aperture in a 155g lens with autofocus for Canon EF full-frame cameras, this Yongnuo 35mm provides an entry-level wide-angle option. The multi-coated optics and seven-blade diaphragm help control flare and produce smooth out-of-focus areas, while the AF/MF switch enables quick focus mode changes. This lens suits budget-minded photographers wanting a lightweight walk-around prime for everyday shooting, though its softness at wider apertures limits portrait work.

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7Artisans Lite Series 50mm f/1.8 AF 50mm

41.6 Landscape Score
50mm 16 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

The 50mm f/1.8 lens combines an STM stepping motor for quiet autofocus with two aspherical and one ED element to deliver sharp, contrast-rich images on full-frame L-Mount bodies. An 11-blade diaphragm renders smooth bokeh, and the USB port for firmware updates adds flexibility uncommon at this price. This lens is ideal for street and everyday photographers needing a lightweight, affordable full-frame prime with dependable AF performance on L-Mount systems.

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7Artisans 60mmF2.8 Macro 2X 60mm

40.7 Landscape Score
60mm 2.8 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

A full-frame 2x macro magnification at f/2.8 with a 0.17m minimum focusing distance captures extreme detail, aided by 2 ED and 2 high-refractive elements that suppress chromatic aberration. Its all-metal construction provides durability, while the wide aperture enables the lens to double as a portrait option with smooth bokeh. This manual-focus lens is ideal for Nikon Z-mount macro photographers needing 2x life-size reproduction for insects, flowers, and still life, accepting the lack of autofocus for precise close-up work.

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7Artisans Photoelectric 10mm f/2.8 Mark II 10mm

39.4 Landscape Score
10mm 16 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

A 10mm f/2.8 constant aperture delivers a 185° fisheye view on full-frame L-Mount, with 2 ED and 1 aspherical element to minimize chromatic aberration and distortion. Its 602g build and 0.15m close focus enable handheld creative shots like exaggerated perspectives, while the 10-blade diaphragm aids smooth defocus. Best for photographers prioritizing ultra-wide astroscape and macro-style still life over portability (travel score: 26.1) or autofocus speed.

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Meike 85mm f/1.8 SE Mark II 85mm

38.2 Landscape Score
85mm 22 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 201g, this 85mm f/1.8 prime for Nikon Z full-frame cameras pairs a bright aperture with built-in stabilization in an exceptionally portable design. Its STM motor and NanoDrive system deliver near-silent autofocus and zero focus breathing, enabling reliable 8K video with effective eye tracking and strong flare suppression. It’s ideal for portrait and hybrid shooters who want a travel-friendly lens with smooth background blur and capable video features without the bulk.

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7Artisans AF 14F28B-Z 10mm

37.9 Landscape Score
14mm 22 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

A 14mm full-frame view, f/2.8 constant aperture, and extreme 14mm close focus distance enable dramatic ultra-wide shots with near-macro capability, backed by 10-element optics with aspherical and ED glass. A rare 77mm front filter thread accepts ND and CPL filters, and the stepless aperture ring provides silent video control. This manual-focus lens is ideal for Nikon Z astrophotographers, architecture shooters, and product photographers seeking an affordable ultrawide prime with close focusing, but not for travel.

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