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The best zoom lenses for Nikon DSLRs: our quick list. Get right to the point – here’s a quick list of the zoom lenses we’ve picked for Nikon DSLR users, along with links to get the best prices… Wide-angle zooms: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED – buy now; Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR – buy now; Standard zooms:
We've picked standard zoom lenses from across Nikon's entire stable. We've divided them into three groups: those designed for Nikon's APS-C (DX) format DSLRs, those designed for full frame (FX format) Nikon DSLRs, and finally, lenses for Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras (full frame and APS-C).
The truth is that the Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 is a very good lens… for a superzoom. If you need your telephoto lens to also reach the wide-angle compositions, be my guest. But we’re not talking about the cream of the crop for the topic of this article, which is the best telephoto lens for Nikon.
We put together the best Nikon zoom lenses so that you can get the exact right lens for your photography style. The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens is our number one pick, but we’ve got five more that just might be better for your photography.
With one of the best superzoom lenses for Nikon, you can turn your mirrorless camera or DSLR into an all-in-one powerhouse. Covering the gamut from a wide perspective to a powerful telephoto, superzoom lenses are ideal for exploring city streets or visiting famous landmarks – as long as you're aware that they come with some compromises.
Prime lenses generally outperform zoom lenses in all aspects of image quality. The 50mm f/1.2 is one of the best in the Z mount lineup. Sure, you could go for the old classic, 50mm f/1.8, but that’s not all that exciting. The f/1.2 aperture can give you a focal plane of only 10″ from 10 feet away.
The best wide-angle zoom lens we tested for full-frame cameras is the Nikon Nikkor Z 14–30mm f/4 S, which dazzled us with its range, image quality, and solid build.
For Nikon FX DSLRs, The 16-35mm is sharp, sharp, sharp, even wide open, and even in the corners. I've shot a lot of fixed 24mm, 20mm, 18mm, 17mm, 15mm and 14mm lenses in my days, and this zoom is sharper. The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S is the precursor to the 16-35mm VR.
Best standard zoom: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR (APS-C) – buy now. Best Nikon tele zoom: AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 G ED VR (APS-C) – buy now. Best Nikon wide-angle zoom: AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR (APS-C) – buy now. Best Nikon street lens: AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G (APS-C) – buy now.
The Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens is a game-changer for those who shoot wildlife or sports, offering a broad zoom range that's hard to beat. Its built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) system, compensating for up to 5.5 stops, is a big plus, allowing for sharper images in challenging light.