
Nikon Z (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8
- Focal length
- 26 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 125 g
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm
- Length
- 23.5 mm
At a Glance
At just 125 g, this 26 mm wide-angle prime for Nikon Z full frame is compact. It offers an f/2.8 aperture and focuses as close as 20 cm. An assignable control ring and a dust and drip resistant design are included. It suits landscape, reportage, vlogging and travel.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Vlogging
- Travel
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 26 mm
- Max. focal length
- 26 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 8
- Groups
- 6
- Weight
- 125 g (0.28 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 52 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 20 cm (7.87 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.3 (0.19×)
- Length
- 23.5 mm (0.93 in)
- Diameter
- 70 mm (2.76 in)
- Released
- March 2023
Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 fit?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 is a full-frame lens for Nikon Z cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon Z cameras its field of view equals 39 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon Z cameras
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon Z lenses.
| Lens | Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 | Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO | Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8 | AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 26 mm | 26 mm | 28 mm | 25 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 125 g | 170 g | 155 g | 474 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 43 mm | 52 mm | – |
| Min. focus distance | 20 cm | 20 cm | 19 cm | 11 cm |
| Length | 23.5 mm | 25.8 mm | 43 mm | 102 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Comparisons with this lens
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8: FAQ
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 has autofocus.
Does the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 weigh?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 weighs 125 g. It is 23.5 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 use?
The Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 takes 52 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm F2.8 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 39 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Viltrox AF 26mm F2.8 EVO
26mm · f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm F2.8
28mm · f/2.8
AstrHori 25mm f/2.8 2-5x Ultra Macro
25mm · f/2.8
Venus Laowa 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
25mm · f/2.8
TTArtisan AF 24mm f/3.8 mini
24mm · f/3.8
Artra Lab Noxika 28mm f/2.8
28mm · f/2.8
Viltrox AF 28mm F1.8
28mm · f/1.8
AstrHori AF 27mm f/2.8
27mm · f/2.8
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