Top 10 Nikon Camera Lenses

This wonderful «fish eye» from the list of professional equipment Nikon NPS is made specifically for cameras with a DX matrix. Otherwise, when installed on a carcass with a full-frame matrix, you will not get the desired barrel distortion. Of the minuses: this lens is the only «native» fish for Nikon DX cameras, it also does not have a built-in focus motor.

Experimenters will like the photo system very much: the interior, landscape, advertising, grotesque portrait and even scientific shooting will be transformed as a result of using a fisheye lens. Photographers agree that this optics perfectly keeps the sun in the frame, there are no glare and flare in the pictures. But with wide-angle coverage (180⁰ diagonally), it's hard to get rid of light sources in the composition. An important advantage lies in the lightness of the device - fisheye weighs only 300 g.

An ideal model for exploring the creative fields of photography and videography with a versatile 70-300mm focal length range. A 4.3x zoom lens designed for Nikon DX-format SLR cameras and is well compatible with small «carcasses». Zooming in is useful when working with dynamic scenes, such as in a children's group or in the wild.The autofocus system is fast, smooth, quiet and precise with Nikon's new stepping motor.

Optical VR vibration reduction is provided. A highly intelligent system minimizes camera shake and blur, so you can safely use slow shutter speeds at dusk and at night, even without a tripod. It is for such a well-thought-out stabilization that commentators praise this model. The VR mechanism allows the photographer to freely move the lens, automatically correcting and compensating for random hand movements. Very useful quality for wedding photography.

Let's start with SIC technology, or Super Integrated Coating. Specifically to improve optical performance, Nikon has developed an exclusive multi-layer coating to reduce ghosting and flare. This solved several problems at once: improved color reproduction and color balance, minimized reflections at any wavelength. The application of layers to each element is a very precise and delicate process, which gives the manufacturer every right to declare new quality standards in the industry.

This standard autofocus "fifty kopeck" should be in the kit of every self-respecting photographer, especially the masters of portrait art. Their opinion is that it is this fix that an amateur should switch to after removing the whale lens. In general, in the professional community, 50mm fixed optics are reverent. In particular, the legendary father of photography, Henri Cartier-Bresson, used this technique. Add this item to your arsenal if you want to shoot beautiful portraits and scenes with blurry backgrounds.

Introducing a high-aperture prime lens specifically for Nikon cameras with a DX-format matrix. Its main feature is a large aperture - f / 1.8. This means that you can shoot even in low light, and the brightness of the image in the viewfinder is a pleasant surprise. Sharpness remains at its best at any aperture, and it closes down to f / 22. Silent autofocusing is ensured by the silent wave drive SWM (Silent Wave Motor). Prime lenses have a stable focal length and are well suited for portrait photography in terms of their optical performance, but in general they solve a wide range of tasks.

Particular attention is paid to the network for a balanced compact design and low weight (only 200 g). A convenient option is to switch from manual focus mode (M) to autofocus with manual override (M/A). A sign of a quality lens assembly is considered «serious» metal bayonet. The focus ring is rubberized, which has the best effect on the comfort of the grip.

In terms of range of application, this lens is versatile and well suited for the first experiments in macro photography. With affordable optics photographer «test the soil» in new technology, understand their capabilities and needs. In addition to, in fact, macro photography, the owner will experiment with portraits and city scenes, because the viewing angle of 38.8⁰ is very successful for various objects.

With this affordable macro lens, DX camera owners will appreciate the lack of corner vignetting. But when installed on an FX camera, the dimming in the corners will annoy. On its own, this effect is useful for focusing attention on the subject, but it is not entirely appropriate for shooting monochrome and background images. Also, commentators recommend buying a 52 mm protective filter, since the process of macro photography is a matter of «dusty». Most likely, you will have to crawl, bring the optics a few centimeters closer, rest against the object, photograph the liquid. Therefore, it is easier to prevent a problem than to change the glass.

If you're used to bulky wide-angle lenses, this «baby» will pleasantly surprise you. The total weight of the plastic body with 14 optical elements and bayonet mount is only 230 g! We focus on the use of new AF-P technology, which is responsible for the improved silent operation of the autofocus motor. In general, Nikon is actively working on improving the electric drives in new generation lenses. The relative minus of innovation is that not every camera will reveal the potential of the device, but only released after 2013.

The impressions of the owners are polar: some are annoyed by the pronounced distortion of the ultra-wide angle, when straight lines give curvature in the photo.However, this property is not a problem: lovers of strict geometry can easily correct distortions during post-processing, and in creative genres - street photography, shooting the night sky, portrait experiments - this effect is quite desirable, because it allows you to get an original and not boring composition.

This Nikon optic is a traveler's dream. Why carry a backpack with a set of lenses when you can use one standard zoom of as much as 10.7x in any situation, choosing a position from wide-angle to telescopic. If you decipher the name, the abbreviation ED means the presence of low-dispersion elements that save you from chromatic aberrations (color distortions), and VR is a stabilizer, or rather, a second-generation vibration suppression system. The sealed bayonet is protected from moisture and dust.

Pros say superzoom works best when paired with an FX camera. Of the optimal genres for this model, reviewers single out travel photography, panorama, interior, sporting events (in good light), underwater shooting in an aquabox. The optics are also good for wedding photography. Weaknesses: pronounced distortion at the maximum focal length, noticeable weight. Last «flaw», however, is a natural price for universality.

The legendary professional lens fits any Nikon digital camera.The built-in motor allows the device to produce high-quality autofocus, even bundled with a budget «carcass». A zoom lens has a lightning-fast aperture, but sometimes the focus «misses». Therefore, the pros advise shooting in series to ensure that the best shots are selected.

Why is this camera ideal for wedding photography? It's simple: a lot of interesting events are happening around, and the photographer has no time to change optics and select the distance. Therefore, the option with a focal length of 24-70 mm is considered optimal (in DX format it corresponds to a distance of 36-105 mm). Both portraits and group shots are excellent. Despite the versatility of the model, its potential will be revealed in all its glory on full-frame cameras: the owners claim that they take pictures in any conditions and with any light.

An uncompromising wide-angle lens for 36x24mm full-frame FX cameras such as the Nikon D3X, D3, D810, D750, D700. A massive copy weighs almost 1 kg, it is heavy, unlike portrait fixes, so the most enduring will work with it. Optics gives memorable pictures from unusual angles without distortion. All straight lines remain straight, which will appeal to architecture and landscape photographers.

The device is appreciated by lovers of exceptional sharpness throughout the frame - both in the center and in the corners - even with the maximum open aperture. The ultra-wide angle has an impressive aperture of f/2.8G, making it possible to shoot without a tripod even at night.Users emphasize that this lens has no analogues, and it has no weaknesses. The owners are a little upset only about the "vulnerability" of the front glass - it is easy to get dirty or scratched, so be careful, the device is worthy of the most gentle treatment.

From the entire list of Nikon NPS professional equipment, this lens is called a classic of portrait and studio photography. A mid-range telephoto lens designed for an FX camera (with «full frame» matrix format 36 × 24 mm). Attractive, subtle bokeh (out-of-focus blur) is achieved by the 9-blade rounded f/1.4 aperture. Nano Crystal Coat technology (look for the N marking on the barrel) means that the lenses are coated with the finest anti-reflective coating. Shoot in any light intensity - annoying ghosting and ghosting in the pictures will not bother you.

And Nikon also implemented IF (Internal Focusing) internal focusing technology. Thus, the dimensions of a telephoto lens do not change when focusing, and no effort is needed to move the lenses in the optical system. A special group of lenses moves only within the body, and users do not get enough of the device's compactness and focusing speed.