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The First Nikon Lenses You Should Buy

Updated Dec 10, 2022
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After more than 16 hours of new research, we’ve found the best lenses to start building a collection for your Nikon DSLR. Whether you’re looking to do landscape shots, portraiture, street photography, or extreme close-ups, we’ve got you covered with choices that will deliver better-looking images than you get from the kit lens that came with your camera.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G, a low-priced gem

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G

A low-priced gem
If you can afford only a single lens, this is the one to get. It’s small, does well in low light, and creates lovely background blur.
We recommend
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM, top quality, at a price

Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM

Top quality, at a price
Spending (a lot) more gets you incredible sharpness and amazing low-light ability from one of the best-performing primes released in recent years.
We recommend
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED, a far-reaching zoom at an affordable price

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G IF-ED

A far-reaching zoom at an affordable price
A huge range of 70–300mm lets you shoot sports, wildlife, and distant tourist attractions.
We recommend
Sigma 10–20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM, for landscapes and tight spaces

Sigma 10–20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM

For landscapes and tight spaces
This solid performer offers a 15mm-equivalent field of view and has a fixed aperture across its zoom range, in a well-built body that can take some dings.
We recommend
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G, for pictures of people

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G

For pictures of people
A favorite among Nikon shooters for its excellent sharpness and beautiful background blur, this classic take on the portrait lens punches well above its affordable price.
We recommend
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR, for extreme close-ups

Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

For extreme close-ups
This macro lens delivers sharp images and has built-in image stabilization for times when a tripod isn’t practical.
We recommend
Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art, a fast, sharp walkaround zoom

Sigma 18–35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art

A fast, sharp walkaround zoom
Perfect for everyday use, this lens is sharp, lets in a lot of light, and can replace multiple prime lenses in your bag.
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