Nikon Z-mount

Introduction of the cameras

In late 2018, Nikon released the first two cameras that use this mount, the full-frame Nikon Z7 and Nikon Z6, both using the then top‑of‑the‑line Expeed 6 image processor. In late 2019 Nikon announced their first Z-mount camera with an APS-C sensor, the Nikon Z50, also using the Expeed 6. In July 2020 the entry-level full-frame Z5 was introduced. In October 2020, Nikon announced the Nikon Z6II and Nikon Z7II, which succeed the Z6 and Z7, respectively. The APS-C lineup was expanded in July 2021, with the introduction of the retro styled Nikon Zfc, and in October 2021, Nikon unveiled the Nikon Z9, which effectively succeeded the brand's flagship D6 DSLR.^[6] It was the first to use the Expeed 7 processor. The APS-C lineup was further expanded with the Nikon Z30, announced at the end of June 2022.^[7] The Nikon Z6III was announced in June 2024.^[8] In November 2024, Nikon announced the Z50II as a major upgrade of the Z50; it became the first APS-C camera to use the Expeed 7 processor introduced with the Z9.^[9] In April 2025, Nikon announced the Z5II as a major upgrade for its lowest class full-frame line of cameras.^[10] In September 2025, Nikon announced the first camera of its "Z Cinema" line, the ZR, co-designed with RED.^[11][12] The ZR is the first Nikon camera that offers the 12-bit R3D NE raw video codec (Redcode Raw with TicoRAW) internally.

Camera overview

Notes

Red cinema cameras

In 2024, Red Digital Cinema was acquired by Nikon.^[19] In 2025, the first two cinema cameras using the Z-mount, the V-RAPTOR [X] and the KOMODO-X were released.^[20][21] On 9 September 2025, Red released the V‑RAPTOR XE, also offering a Z-mount version besides the RF-mount variant.^[22][23]

Camera gallery

• 
  Nikon Z9
• 
  Nikon Z8 + Z 24-120 mm f/4 S
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  Nikon ZR + Z 24-70 mm f/4 S
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  Nikon Z7II + Z 24-70 mm f/4 S
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  Nikon Z6III
• 
  Nikon Z6II
• 
  Nikon Z5II
• 
  Nikon Zf + Z 26 mm f/2.8
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  Nikon Zfc + Z 28 mm f/2.8 SE
• 
  Nikon Z50II +
  Z DX 16-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
• 
  Nikon Z30 + Z DX 16-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

Lens designations

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.

• S-Line — High-end lenses. Not associated with any particular function, but S-Line lenses often have additional controls or a multi-function display.^[37]
• DX — Lens only covers the DX image circle. FX cameras automatically switch to DX crop mode.
• MC — Macro lenses with 1:1 magnification.
• PF — Phase Fresnel. Replaces several lens elements with one PF element, reducing the size and weight of a lens.^[38]
• PZ — Power zoom. Motorized zoom function to be used with controls on lens, camera, remote or app.
• SE — "Special Edition" lenses with exterior design matching the Nikon Zf and Zfc cameras, resembling a design from the classic Nikkor lenses released around the same time as the Nikon FM2 film SLR camera.^[39]
• TC — Switchable teleconverter built into the lens.
• VR — Vibration Reduction. Uses a moving optical group to reduce the photographic effects of camera shake.

Lens lines

The Nikkor Z line-up has several distinct lines of lenses, which are designed with similar handling and optical characteristics.

Teleconverters

The following Nikon teleconverters are available for use with Z-mount lenses:

• Nikon Z TC-1.4x
• Nikon Z TC-2.0x

The Nikon teleconverters are only compatible with select Nikon Z lenses. They cannot be used in conjunction with the FTZ adapter.^[93][94] Z-mount teleconverters cannot be mounted on top of each other.

The following lenses are compatible with the Nikon teleconverters:^[95]

• Nikkor Z 70–180 mm f/2.8
• Nikkor Z 70–200 mm f/2.8 VR S
• Nikkor Z 70–200 mm f/2.8 VR S II
• Nikkor Z 100–400 mm f/4.5–5.6 VR S
• Nikkor Z 180–600 mm f/5.6–6.3 VR
• Nikkor Z 400 mm f/2.8 TC VR S
• Nikkor Z 400 mm f/4.5 VR S
• Nikkor Z 600 mm f/4 TC VR S
• Nikkor Z 600 mm f/6.3 VR S
• Nikkor Z 800 mm f/6.3 VR S

Lens gallery

• 
  Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 S
• 
  Nikkor Z 24-70 f/4 S
• 
  Nikkor Z 24-200 f/4–6.3 VR
• 
  Nikkor Z 50 f/1.8 S
• 
  Nikkor Z 70-200 f/2.8 VR S

Autofocus lenses

List by official designation and sources for the table below:

Autofocus/electronic adapters

As described earlier, the short Z-mount flange distance coupled with the large throat diameter allows for numerous lenses of nearly all other current and previous mounts to be used with an appropriate lens mount adapter on a Z-mount camera.

• For Canon EF lenses
  • The Fringer EF-NZ adapter provides full electronic integration (autofocus, image stabilization, aperture control).^[283] The EF-NZ II revision removes the tripod foot for better handling with vertical grips (much like Nikon's FTZ II did) and adds weather-sealing.^[284]
  • The Techart TZC-01 also provides full electronic integration.^[285]
  • The Viltrox EF-Z adapter appears identical to the Fringer EF-NZ.^[286]
  • The Viltrox EF-Z2 has a built-in 0.7x focal reducer ("speed booster").^[287]
  • The Megadap EFTZ21 provides full electronic integration and autofocus, with an extra configurable control ring and a lens function button (L-Fn).
• For Contax G lenses
  • The Techart TZG-01 adapts Contax G lenses with mechanical autofocus to Nikon Z. The Contax G system is somewhat similar to the older screw-drive Nikon AF system, but unlike the Nikon system, Contax G lenses do not have a manual focus ring. This makes Contax G unusually difficult to adapt to mirrorless cameras. It is not compatible with the Nikon Z9 and Z8.^[288]
  • The Shoten GTZ, similarly to the Techart TZG-01, adapts Contax G lenses with mechanical autofocus. It also has a micro-USB port on the bottom for firmware upgrades.^[289]
• For Fujifilm X mount lenses
  • The Boryoza XF-Z adapts Fujinon XF lenses with autofocus to Nikon Z.
• For Leica M mount lenses
  • The Fotodiox LM-NKZ-PRN is another autofocus Leica M to Z adapter.^[290]
  • The Megadap MTZ11 contains a focusing helicoid with 6.5 mm of extension which is used for autofocus. This range is sufficient to cover the full focusing range of lenses up to around 50 mm focal length.^[291]
  • The Techart TZM-01 is similar to the Megadap MTZ11 and enables autofocus with M-mount lenses.^[292]
  • The Techart TZM-02 is a refined version of the TZM-01 with better autofocus performance.^[293]
  • The TTArtisan M-Z 6-Bit adapter doesn't provide autofocus, but has a reader for Leica's 6-bit lens codes. This makes 6-bit coded lenses behave like Ai-P lenses on the FTZ, except with no aperture control (as rangefinder lenses use pre-set apertures): EXIF data is automatically recorded, IBIS is set to the correct focal length and focus confirmation is supported.^[294]
• For Nikon F-mount lenses
  • The Viltrox NF-Z is largely identical to Nikon's original FTZ adapter, both in function and form. Like the FTZ, autofocus does not function with screw-drive AF/AF-D lenses. It has a USB-C port for firmware updates.^[295]
  • The MonsterAdapter LA-FZ1 is the first adapter that allows F-mount screw-driven AF and AF-D lenses to be used on Z cameras with full autofocus. It was showcased at CP+ 2025.^[296] Per their website, it "does NOT include autofocus support for AF-I, AF-S, and AF-P lenses, nor support of EMD electromagnetic aperture and lens VR."^[297]
• For Sony E-mount lenses
  • The Fotodiox Pro Fusion SNE-NKZ adapts lenses with autofocus and image stabilization, as well as lens function button support.
  • The Megadap ETZ11 is similar to the Techart TZE-01/02 and adapts lenses with autofocus and image stabilization support. In contrast to the Techart adapter, the ETZ11 can be mounted on the Z50 and Zfc.^[97]
  • The Megadap ETZ21 and ETZ21 Pro are improved versions of the ETZ11, and provide full function E-mount support, including autofocus, image stabilization, full-time manual focus, and support for programmable lens buttons and aperture rings.^[298]
  • The Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ has weather sealing, improved mechanical structure. It is compatible with the Sony LA-EA5 A-to-E mount adapter, therefore it also supports Sony A-mount lenses through stacking the LA-EA5 on the ETZ21 Pro+. It is also compatible with RED Z-mount cameras.^{[299][300][301][302]}
  • The Meike Mount Adapter ETZ is compatible with a wide range of Sony, Tamron, Sigma and Meike lenses with Sony E-mount, and supports autofocus, aperture control, EXIF and image stabilization.^[303]
  • The Techart TZE-01/TZE-02 allows mounting Sony E-mount lenses on Z-mount cameras with full electronic integration. This adapter cannot be mounted on the Z50 or the Zfc.^[304]
  • The Viltrox E-Z AF Lens Mount Adapter adapts E-mount lenses with autofocus and full electronic integration. Also supports adapter firmware upgrades.^[305]
• For Sony A-mount lenses
  • Stack the Sony LA-EA5 adapter on the Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ adapter, to adapt selected lenses (from A to E, then E to Z mount).^[299]

Accessory port

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" Nikon DSLRs (such as the D3/D4/D5/D6 series), while the Z5/Z6/Z7 (and their upgrades) use the rectangular 8-pin accessory port introduced with the D90 and used on most other Nikon DSLRs since. The Z30/Z50/Zfc (and their successors) do not have an accessory port.

Flashes

All Nikon Z cameras (other than the ZR) have a hot shoe, which allows the use of the same iTTL flash system (Nikon CLS^[306]) as Nikon DSLRs, which remains fully backward compatible and with third-party flashes and flash transmitters.

Batteries

Most Z cameras use the same batteries of their "peer" DSLRs:^[307]

• The Nikon Z5, Z6, Z7 series, Z8, Zf and ZR use EN-EL15/a/b/c batteries, which were introduced in 2010 with the Nikon D7000.
  The Z5II, Z6III, Z8, Zf and ZR do not officially support the original EN-EL15 battery, only the subsequent a/b/c versions (although the "Li-ion20" variant of the EN-EL15 does work in practice^[308]).
  With these cameras, in-camera charging using USB-C is only compatible with EN-EL15b/c batteries.^[309]
• The Nikon Z9 uses EN-EL18/a/b/c/d batteries, introduced with the Nikon D4. In-camera charging using USB-C is available from the EN-EL18b onwards (introduced in 2017).^[310]
• Only the Nikon Z50, Z50II, Z30 and Zfc use a new battery type, the EN-EL25 / EN-EL25a. Previous entry-level DSLRs like the D5600 or D3500 used the EN-EL14. In-camera charging via USB-C is supported for all of these cameras, except for the original Z50.

Battery and remote control grips

Battery grips are available for several models:^[314]

• The MB-N10 is compatible with the Nikon Z5, Z6, Z6II, Z7 and Z7II, but is purely a battery grip with no vertical controls.
• The MB-N11 is only compatible with the Nikon Z6II, Z7II and Z5II,^[315][316] and adds vertical controls.
• The MB-N12 for the Nikon Z8 also has vertical controls.
• The MB-N14 is compatible with Nikon Z6III, Z5II, Z6II and Z7II,^[317] and it also has vertical controls. It was initially released with the Z6III.^[318]

Nikon does not offer vertical battery grips for the Z50II, Z50, Z30, Zfc, Zf, and ZR. The Nikon Z9 has a built-in vertical battery grip that is integrated into its body, and thus doesn't need an add-on grip.

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).^[319] 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.^[320] Cameras introduced before its release require firmware updates to use it.