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Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8
77 PixelMeter Score 18 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Strong central sharpness and contrast
  • Highly compact and lightweight pancake design
  • Weather-sealed construction
  • Good flare resistance and minimal chromatic aberration
  • Effective close-focusing capabilities
Cons Cons
  • Audible and slow autofocus performance
  • Significant optical issues including distortion, vignetting, and coma
  • High price relative to other Z-mount primes
  • Handling limitations like external focusing and awkward filter mounting
  • Noticeable focus breathing and focus shift

Launch price Launch price $499.95
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 26mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.19x)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 125g (4.4 oz) · 70 x 23.5 mm (2.76 x 0.93 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 7, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $499.95
Lens mount Lens mount Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 8
Groups Groups 6

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 26mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 79°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.19x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Unit focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 125g (4.4 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 70mm (2.76 in)
Length Length 23.5mm (0.93 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 52mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None