7 Best Lenses For The Nikon Z6II (…and 2 to avoid)

The Nikon Z6 II is a camera that bridges the gap between hobbyists and professional photographers. At 24.5 megapixels, it doesn’t have the high resolution of its more expensive counterparts, but it handles like a pro camera body and is well suited for many different types of photography. So if you own this body then you should consider investing in some high-quality lenses.

That is why my top pick is the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. Keep reading to see more options depending on the type of photography you plan on using your Z6 II for the most.

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The 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens in the Z mount lineup is quite impressive. It packs a wide max aperture and a good mid-range focal length and delivers industry-leading image quality.

This made my top pick because of the combination of versatility and image quality.

There’s a reason that the 24-70 f/2.8 lens can be found in almost any professional photographer’s bag. You can shoot anything from wide-angle landscapes to longer focal-length portraits with this lens. Plus the f/2.8 max aperture means you’ll have a lot of control over depth of field and have the ability to shoot in low light.

It is also one of the sharpest 24-70mm lenses that you’ll find in any camera system. This lens takes full advantage of the Nikon Z mount to create exceptional image quality.

The autofocus performance is top-notch as well. It uses two AF drive units synchronized to deliver extremely fast and accurate autofocus. This works well paired with the excellent autofocus system of the Z6II.

On top of all that, this lens comes in lighter and smaller than the F-mount counterpart that was itself one of the best 24-70mm options out there.

I put this lens on the list because it’s a versatile all-around lens, similar to the 24-70mm above. It has a smaller max aperture at f/4 but still has excellent sharpness across the frame and optical performance in general. It’s also around about $1100 cheaper than the f/2.8 version that made the top slot.

This is a good option if you don’t see yourself needing the f/2.8 aperture very much and value sharpness and image quality over low-light performance.

For instance, if you plan on using this zoom lens for landscape photography, then the image quality is far more important than the wide max aperture.

This might be my personal favorite lens to carry around with me on a regular basis.

It’s small and lightweight enough that pairing it with the Z6II makes for a very small setup that is perfect for everyday shooting.

If I am taking a Nikon Z6II to a party, a family get-together, or just out with friends, this is the lens I would probably put on the camera. The 28mm focal length is wide enough that you don’t have to back up to get photos of the people around you and is also a great option for getting photos of the area around you.

But 28mm isn’t so wide that photos of people will be distorted.

In addition, the f/2.8 max aperture makes it easier to get shots in low light, especially compared to the kit lenses often found bundled with cameras that have max apertures in the f/4-6.3 range.

However, if the compact size isn’t as important to you and you want a prime lens with a wider max aperture then this next option will be perfect for you…

As a Z6II owner, you’re looking to level up your photo quality and a high-end prime can do just that. Prime lenses generally outperform zoom lenses in all aspects of image quality. The 50mm f/1.2 is one of the best in the Z mount lineup.