Overview
The NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is a compact prime lens that is perfect for capturing sharp, on-the-spot shots. It is ideal for street photography, as it is discreet and unobtrusive, weighing only 125 g and measuring just 23.5 mm in length. The 26 mm focal length allows for versatile shooting, whether you want to capture wide shots or focus on smaller details. With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, this lens is able to gather light effectively, making it great for low-light situations. It also has the ability to produce beautiful bokeh for artistic background blur.
Despite its small size, the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is built to last and is sealed to prevent dust and water droplets from entering the lens. It also has a customizable control ring for adjusting settings such as ISO and aperture. This lens is not just limited to photography, as it is also a great option for shooting videos with its wide field of view and suppressed focus breathing. Overall, this pancake lens is a versatile and powerful addition to any camera kit.
Summary
Focal Length: 26mm
Max Aperture: f/2.8
Lens Format: FX
Lens Type: Pancake
Lens Mount: Nikon Z Mount
Filter Thread: 52mm
Included in box
1x NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens
1x LC-K108 Lens Cap (front cap)
1x LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap)
1x HB-111 Lens Hood
About the Nikon NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens
Small but mighty full-frame pancake lens with a versatile 26 mm focal length, sharp optics, and great low-light performance. With a fast wide-angle prime lens this slim and bright, you’ll always be ready to capture standout shots from your own unique perspective.
Type Nikon Z mount
Format FX
Focal length 26 mm
Maximum aperture f/ 2.8
Minimum aperture f/ 16
Lens construction 8 elements in 6 groups (including 3 aspherical elements)
Angle of view FX format: 79°
DX format: 57°
Focusing system All-element focusing system
Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane) 0.2 m ( 0.66 ft)
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.19 x
No. of diaphragm blades 7 ( rounded diaphragm opening )
Aperture range f/2.8 to 16
Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approx. 70 mm x 23.5 mm (2.8 in. x 1 in.)
(maximum diameter × distance to end of lens from camera lens mount flange)
Weight Approx. 125 g (4.5 oz)
Autofocus Yes
Focusing Auto , Manual
Small but mighty pancake prime
Where will you be when you get your next great shot? From the streets you know to the places you’ve never been before, there’s always something new to be seen—and this Z mount pancake lens is a great compact prime for sharp, on-the-spot shooting. Whether you want a fast wide-angle lens for street scenes. Or a lightweight everyday lens that’s wide enough for landscapes, interiors, and more.
Standout street photography without standing out
The NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 is so unobtrusive, it gives discretion a new name. Weighing 125 g (approx.) and just 23.5 mm (approx.) long, you’ll barely notice you’re carrying this diminutive prime lens. If you’re into street photography or situational portraits, your subjects won’t be intimidated by the size of your lens. If they even notice it at all.
Versatile 26 mm focal length
The wide 26 mm focal length lets you create stills and videos that show more of a scene. Or you can shoot in tight spaces to reveal epic new perspectives. If it’s the smaller details that catch your eye, take advantage of this lens’ minimum focus distance to move closer and focus sharply with the camera just 20 cm away from your subject.
Wide shots that pop!
Thanks to the impressive light-gathering capability of the large Z mount, and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, you’re free to capture the mood of dimly lit situations with clarity and sharpness. And you can use faster shutter speeds to freeze action without sacrificing brightness. If you’re shooting at closer distances, you can accentuate bokeh for artful-looking background blur.
Put a hood on it!
Even the included lens hood doesn’t add any real bulk to this 26mm pancake lens. You can keep the hood attached to protect the front element, and the lens will still slip easily into your bag. Plus you can up your creative options when shooting, simply by attaching 52mm filters to the hood.
Build to go places
The NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 might be the slimmest full-frame wide-angle lens in the Nikon Z lineip, but its metal lens mount gives it a reassuringly solid feel. Plus the lens barrel and all moving parts are sealed to prevent dust and water droplets from entering the lens.
Nifty video shooter
If you’re vlogging or the moment calls for video, this full-frame pancake lens doesn’t disappoin. With its wide field of view and suppressed focus breathing, you can shoot great-looking footage. Use it for everything, from sweeping wide shos to inerviews that create a real sense of place.
Play, improvise, have fun!
The moment might be fleeting, but this fast 26 mm pancake lens gives you total creative control. Take advantage of the smooth, customisable control ring to adapt the lens to the way you shoot: you can use it for ISO, aperture control, exposure compensation, and more.
