{"id":113392,"date":"2022-09-02T16:55:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T15:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=113392"},"modified":"2022-09-02T16:45:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T15:45:29","slug":"best-nikon-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/buying-advice\/best-nikon-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"The best Nikon F-mount lenses to buy in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best Nikon F-mount lenses are ideal for any photographer using a Nikon DSLR. With a history stretching back to the days of film SLRs, F-mount is a lens system with serious pedigree, and it contains some of the finest optics you can buy.<\/p>\n

We’ve already rounded up the best Nikon DSLRs<\/a> ever made, but of course, that’s only half the imaging equation. Indeed, there’s a case to be made that the lens is even more important than the camera, as it exerts more influence on the look and character of the image. So it pays to make sure you get the right one!<\/p>\n

In this list, we’ve picked out a selection of the best Nikon F-mount lenses, for a range of budgets and users.<\/p>\n

How to choose the best Nikon F-mount lenses<\/h3>\n

Which is the best Nikon F lens for your DSLR setup? While this guide presents you with a broad selection of options, narrowing it down to one will depend largely on the subjects you plan to photograph. Different lenses suit different purposes. Here is a quick guide to the main considerations when picking a Nikon F lens.<\/p>\n

DX or FX?\u00a0<\/strong>You’ll see these letters in the names of all Nikon F-mount lenses, and they refer to the sensor size of the camera they pair with. Nikon DSLRs come in two varieties \u2013 APS-C sensor (DX) and full-frame sensor (FX). A DX lens will create a smaller image circle, designed to fit a smaller APS-C sensor. See our guide to APS-C vs full-frame<\/a> for a thorough look at how it all works.<\/p>\n

Prime or zoom?<\/strong> The main difference between these types is that prime lenses have a fixed focal length, while zoom lenses have a focal range that lets you get closer to or further from your subject. With prime, you get superior optical quality, so picking between the two types is generally a choice of sharpness vs versatility.<\/p>\n

Focal length?<\/strong> Wide-angle lenses (around 8-35mm) are good for capturing expansive scenes like landscapes, and conveying scale in architecture. Standard lenses (40-75mm) provide a naturalistic perspective, useful for street and documentary photography. Telephoto lenses (80mm and higher) are good for bringing distant subjects like wildlife into sharp focus, or flattering facial features for portraits.<\/p>\n

Maximum aperture?<\/strong> This refers to the widest aperture setting a lens can offer \u2013 an f\/2.8 lens has a maximum aperture setting of f\/2.8. The lower the number, the wider the aperture, and the more light a lens can let in. This also allows for shallow depth of field, which is handy for portraits. Some zoom lenses have a variable maximum aperture like f\/3.5-5.6 \u2013 this means the maximum aperture changes depending on how far zoomed in the lens is.<\/p>\n

VR?<\/strong> The ‘VR’ acronym on Nikon F-mount lenses refers to Vibration Reduction, which is Nikon’s name for its optical image stabilisation system. Image stabilisation keeps a lens steady when it’s being used hand-held, allowing for the use of slower shutter speeds without the need for a tripod.<\/p>\n

Check out our list of the best Nikon F-mount lenses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Best Nikon Lenses: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f\/2.8E ED VR<\/h2>\n

Price: \u00a31,719 \/ $2,096, website: www.nikon.com<\/a><\/h3>\n

Sometimes only the very best will do, and when it comes to standard zooms on a full-frame Nikon body, this is it. The latest version of Nikon\u2019s pro workhorse lens adds optical image stabilisation and uses an electromagnetic diaphragm, which provides much-improved functionality when shooting in live view or for video work. With an array of exotic glasses and coatings, it\u2019s designed for use on the latest high-resolution DSLRs such as the 45.7MP D850. It can also be used with DX-format cameras, giving a 36-105mm equivalent range. Super-fast autofocus and top-notch build quality round off a truly excellent package \u2013 in our full, in-depth review, we described this as, ‘superb fast standard zoom that\u2019ll be perfect for a range of shooting environments.’<\/p>\n

Pros<\/h3>\n
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  • VR adds shooting flexibility<\/li>\n
  • Hugely impressive autofocus<\/li>\n
  • Excellent quality throughout zoom range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Cons<\/h3>\n
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    • Some vignetting when wide open<\/li>\n
    • Steep asking price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Read our Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f\/2.8E ED VR review.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n