Each year there are more new models and types of Nikon camera lenses produced all around the world. This is, of course, good news for photographers, but having greater number of choices may result in hesitancy when you are trying to choose best lens for yourself.
Thats why its very important to do your research when you are on the market for your new lens! In this article we will do exactly that, so keep reading to discover which lenses have best value for the price in 2021!
Before we start, I just want to mention that you are better off reading lens guides for a specific camera, such as Best lenses for Nikon D7500 guide, as it will better help you understand what the right lens for that particular camera is (or in this example, Nikon D7500).
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We Researched like Maniacs…
Like every year, we once again researched all previously tested lenses, compared them to one another. Also, we tested couple of new lens thoroughly! Long story short, it took over 60 working hours to test all available lens & come up with this list. It was long and exausting task, but we finally managed to pull it off and deliver you best lenses!
Its important to say that lenses are very complex, and one lens which is perfect for one photographer may not be best solution for another. It also depends from the style of photography you are into.
For example: Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED is really AMAZING all-in-one lens, and it will work great for almost any beginner who need only one lens for everything, but if you are, lets say, only interested in shooting portraits then Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED would be far better choice, because its ideal for wide-angle shots and taking portraits!
We tried to include different type of lenses in this list, so no matter what your preference are, you will find lens for you! With that being said, here are Top 10 Nikon Lenses to buy in 2021:
Here is Top 10 Best Lenses to Buy in 2021
10. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens
The lens itself have 2 mods, auto/manual & manual. This means that when you set it to autofocus, you can still manually focus the lens as long as you keep the focus lock button pressed. The focus ring only turns about 100 degrees, and its worth mentioning that its not the smoothest in the market, its actually quite good.
The Nikon 35mm f/1.8G Lens is dust resistant, allowing you to shoot photos in most weather conditions. Minimum Focusing Distance is 0.3 meters & f4 is minimum aperature your kit lens will be able to shoot zooming at 35mm. This specific lens performs excellent in low light situations.
If you neglect few minor issues this lens may have, such as build quality, The Nikon 35mm f/1.8G Lens will certainly outperform any lens withing its price range. We Highly recommend this lens if you are on budget and looking for fast portrait lens!
9. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
8. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED
7. Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S ED VR II
6. Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED
5. Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
And speaking of budget, Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR provides great value for the price since it’s considerably less expensive then similar lenses in same category.
So with which type of photography does this lens perform best? Its perfect if you are shooting some high-intensity sports-related events or if you are into wildlife photography. Also if you are shooting sports and wildlife more often, then you can also consider the lens below, Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED.
Bottom line, Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is very small, very lightweight lens that is really, really sharp, and with great price value, its definitely a must have lens in 2021!
4. Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED
3. Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
This is one of the sharpest 85 nikon lens. It is ultra sharp at every aperture from edge to edge, so if you need sharp lines you will not be disappointed.
The lens itself isnt super special, it doesnt have nanocoating, doesnt have any of that special stuff, but it is a very quick lens. The focusing is really fast and the manual focus is really smooth. It works very well in natural light and the lens hood provides good protection form lens flare.
2. Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
1.Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
It is also best lens in many other aspects, such as shooting many other objects, from wildlife and landscapes, to portraits and wedding photography. Nikon gave this lens huge upgrade in built quality as well as the quality of the photos you can capture using this Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens. As you already know VR stands for Vibration Reduction, which is always nice thing to have to boost quality of your hand held shoots.
Also, Nikon added a Nano Crystal Coating which will help minimize ghosting and flare in brigher light.
You may also notice the letter “E” on the lens, and this stands for new Nikons electromagnetic aperture mechanism which will help you when shooting non stop with fast shutter speeds.
Nikon also integrated a fluorine coating on the lens surfaces which will protect your lens from moisture dust and smudging which allows you to shoot in almost any conditions.
If you can afford it, Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is most versitile and one of the best zoom lens. Quality is outstanding, performance is great and, again, if you can afford it, go for it!
Wrapping Up
Hopefully this article helped you make your choice and get the perfect lens for you in 2021!
If you are still not sure what is the best lens for you, make sure to read our buying guides to find out perfect choice for your personal needs.
Good luck!

