Nikon D5300 is a mid-range APS-C DX DSLR camera released in October, 2013 replacing the Nikon D5200. Being an upper entry-level DSLR , the D5300 is Nikon’s first DSLR to feature built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. Below are a list of best recommended lenses for Nikon D5300 camera.
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Best Wide-angle lenses for Nikon D5300
According to the DXOMark, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens is the best choice for Nikon D5300. Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens is the cheapest lens than the others. If you are looking for a Zoom lens, you can choose Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM A Nikon.Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF.2 Nikon lens is another great lens, but its price is much more expensive.
| Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
| Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM A Nikon | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF.2 | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Nikon | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM A Nikon | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Standard lenses for Nikon D5300
From the list below, Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2 and Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 are the best lens for Nikon D5300, but the price is a little more expensive. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G or Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherique IF Nikon is another best lens at an affordable price.
| Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2 | 35 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
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31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
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Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon
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27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherique IF Nikon | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best telephoto lenses for Nikon D5300
If you are looking for a telepoto lens for Nikon D5300, Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2 lens is your best choice.The second is Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II, but both two lenses are more expensive. You can choose cheaper lenses, such as Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D AF 100mm f/2.8 and Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon.
| Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
| Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2 | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II
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28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F2.8G ED VR | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Tokina AT-X M100 AF PRO D AF 100mm f/2.8 | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Zoom lenses for Nikon D5300
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM is the best zoom lens for Nikon D5300 .If you are choosing a cheap lens, AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED and 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED are also great lenses for Nikon D5300.
| Lens | Check Price |
| Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |