Introduction
Nikon Z 26mm 2.8 has an unconventional focal length that falls between two classic wide-angle focal lengths for candid street photography, 24mm and 28mm. It is remarkably compact, making it the smallest and lightest Z prime lens for full-frame cameras from Nikon. Not only is it one of the most compact Nikon Z lens ever, but also it currently holds the title of the world’s slimmest mirrorless autofocus fullframe lens produced by any manufacturer. It can also be used on an APS-C camera as a prime standard lens, providing an equivalent focal length of approximately 40mm, my favorite standard focal length. While not part of Nikon’s premium S-line lenses, it is well-regarded for its performance. Let’s see how it performs!
I tested this lens on a fullframe Nikon Z 7II (with its 46 Mp sensor) and on an APS-C Nikon Z fc (with its 21 Mp sensor).
Hereafter, for ease of writing, I will use Nikon’s designations “FX” for fullframe and “DX” for APS-C.
You watch see this review in video format on YouTube.
Sample Images
![Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/16](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_1566_PR.jpg)
![Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_1400_PR.jpg)
![Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_1330_PR.jpg)
![Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_1308_PR.jpg)
![Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_1610_PR.jpg)
![Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8](https://phillipreeve.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DSC_1319_PR-2.jpg)