Reviewed October 10, 2026. Z DX is the crop-sensor Nikon mirrorless system. Full-frame Z lenses can be used with a narrower field of view. F-mount DX lenses require an adapter and are not the same as Z DX lenses.
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Portraits
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
Mount: Nikon Z. A normal prime for full-frame Nikon Z and a portrait view on Z DX.
It is a Z-mount lens and cannot be fitted directly to a Nikon DSLR.
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Mount: Nikon Z DX. A small normal-view prime for Nikon Z DX cameras and available-light walks.
DX coverage is intended for the crop-sensor format.
Landscapes and interiors
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
Mount: Nikon Z DX. A wide-angle DX zoom to compare for landscapes, interiors and video.
A variable aperture requires compromises at night.
Wildlife and distant subjects
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
Mount: Nikon Z DX. A DX telephoto zoom for outdoor subjects when portability matters.
Small distant wildlife may demand more reach and better light.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Mount: Nikon Z. A long wildlife zoom for Nikon Z when distant subjects are the priority.
Check weight, handling and how often you will carry a long zoom.
Night and low light
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Mount: Nikon Z DX. A small normal-view prime for Nikon Z DX cameras and available-light walks.
DX coverage is intended for the crop-sensor format.
Street photography
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
Mount: Nikon Z DX. A small normal-view prime for Nikon Z DX cameras and available-light walks.
DX coverage is intended for the crop-sensor format.
Travel and everyday photography
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
Mount: Nikon Z DX. A broad-range travel zoom for Nikon Z DX bodies.
It is not the similarly named F-mount AF-S DX 18-140mm.
Macro and small subjects
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
Mount: Nikon Z. A dedicated close-up option for Nikon Z small-subject work.
Shorter macro focal lengths can put the camera close to the subject.