congrats on the Z5! its a solid little body for sure. before everyone starts listing off five grand worth of glass, what are you actually looking to spend? like, are you looking for the lightweight f/1.8 primes or are you thinking about those big pro f/2.8 zooms? also, do you see yourself shooting handheld mostly or do you use a tripod for those landscapes? since the Z5 sensor is a bit older, i tend to be a bit more cautious about choosing lenses that really maximize the light if you arent using a tripod. let us know your price range and itll be way easier to narrow this down without wasting your money on stuff you dont really need.

For landscape, get the Z 14-30mm f/4 S

For portrait, get the Z 85mm f/1.8 S

For street photography, get the Z 35mm f/1.4

Wait, what is your total budget for this setup? Knowing if you are looking for the budget-friendly compact glass or the high-end S-line stuff changes my answer quite a bit. I have been extremely satisfied with the Z5 for over a year now, but since it doesnt have a BSI sensor, choosing glass with good light transmission is pretty key for low light. If you want a solid kit that covers all those bases, here is what works well for me:

• Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S is my go-to for landscapes. The extra reach over the standard 24-70mm is huge and the sharpness is honestly impressive across the whole frame.
• Nikon NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 is the best choice for street. It is so tiny it basically turns the Z5 into a jacket-pocket camera and the f/2 aperture is plenty fast.
• Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S for portraits. Even though some prefer 85mm, this 50mm is technically one of the sharpest lenses Nikon has ever made. Honestly, that 24-120mm rarely leaves my camera body these days. I have no complaints about the rendering or the autofocus speed on the Z5 with that combo.

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Saw this earlier but just now responding... honestly, ive tried many different setups on the Z5 over the last year and the biggest mistake i see people make is falling into the S-line trap. In my experience, you really dont need to spend a fortune to get the most out of this body. Check out sites like Photons to Photos or Dustin Abbott for real-world testing. Theyre way better resources than just looking at marketing materials. Also, dont sleep on the third-party brands. Comparing Nikon glass to what Tamron or Viltrox are putting out right now, you can save a massive amount of cash without losing much quality. One word of caution though: if youre planning on doing a lot of street photography, be careful with using adapted F-mount lenses. The FTZ adapter works, but it adds so much bulk that it kinda defeats the purpose of having a mirrorless setup. Keep it native if you can, just look at the non-S lenses first.