Welcome to our guide to the best lenses for Nikon F-mount. Here we pick out the best of the best lenses for full-frame Nikon DSLRs, based on the many that we’ve tested and reviewed over the years. The F-mount underpins Nikon’s legendary system of DSLRs.
A list of the includes some of the greatest cameras ever made: the fast-shooting Nikon D850, for example, was for years regarded as the best wildlife camera money could buy. At the other end of the scale, cameras in the Nikon D3000 series like the were such popular beginners’ cameras (and to an extent still are) as to be used as standard on introductory photography college courses everywhere. The lenses on this list aren’t just for DSLRs, however.
The in the Z system have taken centre-stage in recent years, but thanks to Nikon’s FTZ mount adapters, Nikon F lenses can be used on these cameras, too. In most cases, they’ll work with full functionality of autofocus and stabilisation, so owners of mirrorless cameras will also find bargains from our list. It includes a mix of lenses available new, and some only available second-hand – for bigger savings.
Read on to find out which lenses we’ve picked. For newer options in Nikon’s mirrorless system, check out our guide to the . If you’re new to buying lenses and need a primer, scroll to the bottom of the page where we’ve included an explainer section of key specs, with answers to some frequently asked questions.
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