Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8

Ultra-slim pancake lens for everyday street photography

Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20115

Key Features

OPTICS 8 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspherical elements
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Stepping motor (STM) for quiet and fast AF
DESIGN Ultra-compact pancake design, only 23.5mm length
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 0.2m (0.66ft)
COATING Nikon's standard lens coating for flare reduction
FILTER 52mm filter thread via included lens hood
WEATHER SEALING Dust and drip-resistant construction
MOUNT Nikon Z-mount for full-frame mirrorless cameras
WEIGHT Extremely lightweight at approximately 125g
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with FX and DX format Z cameras
FOCUSING Internal focusing system maintains lens length
CONTROL Programmable control ring for aperture, ISO, or exposure

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Programmable control ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and drip-resistant

How-to Use Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 26mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.8
Minimum Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 8 elements in 6 groups
Angle of View 79u00b0 (FX format)
Min. Focus Distance 0.2m (0.66ft)
Max. Reproduction Ratio 0.19x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 52mm (via hood)
Diameter 70mm
Length 23.5mm
Weight 125g
Mount Nikon Z
Format Full-frame (FX)
Focus Motor STM