Astrophotography
Discover the captivating world of astrophotography, where the vastness of the night sky comes alive in stunning detail.
With Z Series cameras and lenses, you can achieve exceptional clarity in capturing celestial wonders. Whether you're photographing the intricate textures of the lunar surface or the vibrant hues of distant galaxies, Nikon's and lenses empower you to unveil the beauty of the universe in all its grandeur.
Nikon Cameras for Astrophotography
Nikon Z6III
With a partially-stacked 24mp sensor and EXPEED 7 Image Processor, the Z6III is capable of performing in extremely low light and at high ISO, both of which are required for astrophotography.
Nikon Z8
Discover the universe with the Nikon Z8 the ultimate camera for every photography genre, including astrophotography. Capture breathtaking, out-of-this-world shots with their high-resolution 45.7mp back side illuminated sensors and stellar high ISO performance. Designed for any condition down to -10C, these cameras also feature illuminated buttons and warm display colors, ensuring seamless navigation in the darkness of night. Experience the magic of starlight mode and pinpoint autofocus, expertly crafted to deliver precise and clear captures of stars
Nikon Z9
Discover the universe with the Nikon Z9 the ultimate camera for every photography genre, including astrophotography. Capture breathtaking, out-of-this-world shots with their high-resolution 45.7mp back side illuminated sensors and stellar high ISO performance. Designed for any condition down to -10C, these cameras also feature illuminated buttons and warm display colors, ensuring seamless navigation in the darkness of night. Experience the magic of starlight mode and pinpoint autofocus, expertly crafted to deliver precise and clear captures of stars
The Correct Lens is Essential
Generally speaking, astrophotography lenses are required to have two main features which are both wide!
The first is a wide aperture, which allows your lens to take in as much light as possible from the night sky. We generally recommend f/2.8 or above.
As the night sky is a huge subject, we also recommend a wide focal length of 24mm or more. While it is possible to capture astrophotography on longer lenses, most nightscapes tend to feature the grand scale of the milky way or the night sky.
Astrophotography Lenses by Nikon
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
A lens designed specifically to take in the universe. The NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S is ideal for astrophotography with both requirements listed above, a very wide aperture and very wide focal length.
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
An iconic astrophotography lens, reimagined by the Z-Mount. With a wide focal length range from 14mm to 24mm, this lens is capable of low light photography while giving you the ability to adjust the focal length for better composition.
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
A one-of-a-kind manual focus 58mm lens with the largest aperture of any NIKKOR ever: f/0.95. Made possible by innovations of the Z mount.
Accessories.
Get clearer, sharper and better astrophotography with our range of Nikon accessories.
Nikon Power Packs
Increase your battery life by up to 1.8x with our range of Power Packs for compatible Mirrorless cameras, greatly increasing your shooting time throughout the night.
MC-CF660G CFexpress Memory Card
Certain techniques such as Star Trails or Timelapse shooting require shooting hundreds or even thousands of images in the same sequence.
Nikon’s large capacity, high speed CFexpress card ensures you can leave your camera running overnight without the worry of running low on storage.
Mount Adapter FTZ II
Have an older NIKKOR F Lens? The FTZ Adapter allows you to work with older lenses while still benefiting from the powerful speed of your Nikon Z Series Mirrorless Camera.
ML-L7 Bluetooth Remote Control
Astrophotography requires slow shutter speeds, so to avoid any camera shake it is best to use a remote control or timer. The ML-L7 Bluetooth Remote will wirelessly trigger your camera without the risk of you touching it, causing unwanted movement.
At 30% lighter than the previous F-Mount 105mm lens, the new NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S has amazing image stabilisation and is the sharpest macro lens I’ve ever used, from f/8 all the way to f/22.
Aaron Molenkamp
Award-winning Macro Photographer
Select the perfect gear.
Everything you need to take your astrophotography to the next level.
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