Best Lenses for Nikon D810

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The Nikon D810 is a Mid-size full-frame digital SLR announced in September 2014, which has a 36.3 megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor ,an ISO range of 64 to 12800 and a 3.2 LCD screen. DXOMark has tested more than 100 lenses for Nikon D810 and below are the best recommended lenses for nikon D810.

Best Ultra Wide-angle Lenses  /  Best Wide-angle Lenses /   Best Stand Lenses / Best Telephoto Lenses / Best Super Telephoto LensesBest Prime Lenses / Best Zoom Lenses

Best Ultra Wide-angle Lenses for Nikon D810

In this range for Nikon D810, the brand new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED lens is the best lens, even 5 points better than the Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2. Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Nikon, Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical Nikon and Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D lens are also great lenses too.  In 2017, Sigma even released the ultra-wide fast Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art lens (AmazonB&HAdorama)!

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED 33 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2  28 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Nikon 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF2
23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

 

Best Wide-angle Lenses for Nikon D810

From the list below, you can see the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best wide-angle prime lens, even 5 point higher than the Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2. The Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC is another best lens for Nikon D810 for only $419.00. The brand new Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | A  Lens is now in stock & shippingFurthermore, you can also choose the new released Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens (AmazonAdoramaB&HeBay).

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A Nikon 42 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF2 37 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Nikon 36 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED 36 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 36 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G 35 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZF2 35 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G 35 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | A  Lens Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

 

Best Standard Lenses for Nikon D810

The Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2 is the best standard lens for Nikon D810, but the price is very high. You also can try Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM, Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D or Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens at an affordable price (lower than $400).

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2  48 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D 36 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G 35 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon 35 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G 33 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2  32 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

Best  Telephoto Lenses for Nikon D810

In this range, you can choose the Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 for your nikon D810. If you are looking for a cheap telephoto lens for Nikon D810,  you can try Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G, Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherique IF Nikon and Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens at an affordable price.

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 48 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G 42 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 39 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherique IF 38 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon 37 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

Best Super Telephoto Lenses for Nikon D810

In this ranger, it is clear Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F2.8G ED VR and Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II are the best lenses for Nikon D810. The new released AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens is another best choise at an affordable price.

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F2.8G ED VR 38 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 36 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF 29 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED 28 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

 

Best Prime Lenses for Nikon D810

In first place is the Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 and Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2  with a DxOMark score of 48 points.

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 48 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2  48 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G
43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G 42 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

Best Zoom Lenses for Nikon D810

The Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 lens is the best zoom lens for Nikon D810. It sits at the top of the DxOMark rankings  for the Nikon D810, even 2 points better than Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM S Nikon,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II and Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon.

Lens DxOMark Check Price
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Nikon 33 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM S  31 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II 31 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon 31 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED
30 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 30 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay

 

 

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