10 Best Nikon DSLR Lenses for January 2021

Last Updated On January 12, 2021

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Versatile 107x zoom lens with ED glass and VR II image stabilization

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Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Weight : 282 oz
Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format
Covers a wide range of focal lengths to get the best out of every subject. Minimum Focus Distance- 1.6 ft. (0.5m) throughout entire zoom range
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements; 3 Aspherical Lens Elements

Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both fx and dx-format 2 extra-low dispersion (ed) elements; 3 aspherical lens elements Exclusive Nikon silent wave motor (swm) weight : 282 oz Covers a wide range of focal lengths to get the best out of every subject. minimum focus distance- 1.6 ft. (0.5m) throughout entire zoom range

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Innovative silent Wave Motor (SWM) uses ultrasonic waves for fast, accurate, near quiet autofocusing as close as 78-inches from your subject

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Compact, lightweight, FX-format lens that combines the ultra-wide perspective of a 20mm focal length, the low-light capabilities and shallow Depth of field of an F/18 maximum aperture and the superb optical characteristics of an advanced NIKKOR prime lens
Maximum reproduction Ratio: 0.23x.Aspherical lens elements and extra-low Dispersion glass elements with Nano Crystal Coat combat sagittal flare and chromatic aberration for superb, sharp Rendering across the entire frame
Delivers a 20mm, 94 Degree angle of view that's ideal for stills or motion capture, minimum focus Distance is 0.66 feet from focal plane
Produces beautifully blurred backgrounds in your photos and HD videos and lets you shoot at lower is settings to retain high image quality at its maximum aperture setting of f/18

Produces beautifully blurred backgrounds in your photos and hd videos and lets you shoot at lower is settings to retain high image quality at its maximum aperture setting of f/18 Compact, lightweight, fx-format lens that combines the ultra-wide perspective of a 20mm focal length, the low-light capabilities and shallow depth of field of an f/18 maximum aperture and the superb optical characteristics of an advanced nikkor prime lens Delivers a 20mm, 94 degree angle of view that's ideal for stills or motion capture, minimum focus distance is 0.66 feet from focal plane Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.23x.aspherical lens elements and extra-low dispersion glass elements with nano crystal coat combat sagittal flare and chromatic aberration for superb, sharp rendering across the entire frame

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Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Two Lens Kit with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR & AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED, Black

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Nikon D3500 DX-Format DSLR Two Lens Kit with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR & AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED

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What We like

Compact, comfortable design that's great for travel and special events

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1080p full hd videos with monaural sound at the touch of a button
Image sensor that's 15x larger than those used in typical smartphones for sharper, clearer pictures
A DSLR that's as easy to use as a point and shoot camera
Works with Nikon snap bridge app for sharing photos with a compatible smartphone or tablet

Works with Nikon snap bridge app for sharing photos with a compatible smartphone or tablet Image sensor that's 15x larger than those used in typical smartphones for sharper, clearer pictures A dslr that's as easy to use as a point and shoot camera 1080p full hd videos with monaural sound at the touch of a button

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Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G Compact Wide-angle Prime Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G Compact Wide-angle Prime Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Lens not zoomable

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Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Diaphragm blades: 7
Fast f/1.8 prime NIKKOR lens
Engineered for Nikon FX-format D-SLRs.Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 2.9 in. (73.0 mm) x 3.2 in.(80.5 mm)
Nano Crystal Coat. Aspheric lens Elements

Engineered for Nikon fx-format d-slrs.approx. dimensions (diameter x length) 2.9 in. (73.0 mm) x 3.2 in.(80.5 mm) Nano crystal coat. aspheric lens elements Fast f/1.8 prime nikkor lens Diaphragm blades: 7 Nikon super integrated coating (sic)

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Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Fixed Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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85 millimeter fixed lens, maximum reproduction ratio 0.12 x

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Internal focus, focal length: 85 millimeter, minimum focus range: 0.80 meter
Silent wave motor (SWM). Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Fast aperture medium telephoto lens
M/a focus mode switch. Filter-attachment size is 67 millimeter (p=0.75 millimeter)
Nikon super integrated coating (sic)

M/a focus mode switch. filter-attachment size is 67 millimeter (p=0.75 millimeter) Fast aperture medium telephoto lens Internal focus, focal length: 85 millimeter, minimum focus range: 0.80 meter Nikon super integrated coating (sic) Silent wave motor (swm). number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Fixed Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Note: Refer the User Manual before use

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58 millimeter filters
Ultrasonic type AF motor with full-time manual focusing
58 millimeter filters
52.5 millimeter equivalent focal length on DX Format cameras
52.5 millimeter equivalent focal length on DX Format cameras; F1.8 maximum aperture, F16 minimum

Ultrasonic type af motor with full time manual focusing; 58mm filters; note: refer the user manual before use 58 millimeter filters 35 millimeter focal length, macro focus range : 0.25 meter.rear focusing system 58 millimeter filters Ultrasonic type af motor with full time manual focusing Ultrasonic type af motor with full-time manual focusing Note: this is an fx format f mount lens. fx and dx lenses can be mounted on all Nikon dslr cameras. however, using a dx lens on an fx camera or an fx lens on a dx camera will result in a 1.5x crop factor Lens not zoomable; 35 millimeter focal length, macro focus range : 0.25 meter 52.5 millimeter equivalent focal length on dx format cameras F1.8 maximum aperture, f16 minimum

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras - (New)

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Close focusing to 1.48 feet - Creative close-up photography is possible throughout the entire zoom range.

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Vibration Reduction is engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens and enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than normal.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
It includes LC-67 67mm snap-on front lens cap , LF-1 rear lens cap , HB-32 Bayonet lens hood, CL-1018 Flexible lens pouch and maximum reproduction ratio is 1/5
Aspherical lens element virtually eliminates coma and other types of lens aberration, further improving image integrity.

Aspherical lens element virtually eliminates coma and other types of lens aberration, further improving image integrity. Nikon super integrated coating (sic) enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. It includes lc-67 67mm snap-on front lens cap , lf-1 rear lens cap , hb-32 bayonet lens hood, cl-1018 flexible lens pouch and maximum reproduction ratio is 1/5 Vibration reduction is engineered specifically for each vr nikkor lens and enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than normal.

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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Incompatible models: D4 Series, D3 Series, D2 Series, D1 Series, D800 Series, D700, D610, D600, D300 Series, D200, D100, D7000, D5100, D90, D70 Series, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D50, D40 series, film cameras

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Fully Compatible with the following Nikon Digital SLR cameras, including: D7500, D5600, D5500, D5300, D3400, D3300, D500, D850
F-Mount Lens/DX Format
Compatible models with limited functions: Df, D5, D810, D750, D7200, D7100
105-450mm (35mm Equivalent)

105-450mm (35mm equivalent) Compatible models with limited functions: df, d5, d810, d750, d7200, d7100 Fully compatible with the following Nikon digital slr cameras, including: d7500, d5600, d5500, d5300, d3400, d3300, d500, d850 F-mount lens/dx format

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Angle of view from 76 to 520'

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Maximum magnification of 032x
Angle of view from 76 degree to 5 degree 20'. Focal length range: 18 300 millimeter, minimum focus distance: 16 feet (048 meter)
Aperture range from f/35 to f/22

Aperture range from f/35 to f/22 Angle of view from 76 degree to 5 degree 20'. focal length range: 18 300 millimeter, minimum focus distance: 16 feet (048 meter) Maximum magnification of 032x

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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Lens not zoomable

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F1.4 maximum aperture; F16 minimum
Nikon F mount for FX and DX DSLRs. Unparalleled autofocus performance.Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
Minimum focus Distance : 0.45m/17.72 Inches. Lens Hood: HB-47
Ultrasonic-type AF motor with full-time manual focusing, 58mm filters

Minimum focus distance : 0.45m/17.72 inches. lens hood: hb-47 Ultrasonic-type af motor with full-time manual focusing, 58mm filters Nikon f mount for fx and dx dslrs. unparalleled autofocus performance.mount type: Nikon f-bayonet F1.4 maximum aperture; f16 minimum