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 Lenses / Best 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 (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama)!
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
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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 & shipping. Furthermore, you can also choose the new released Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art lens (Amazon/ Adorama/ B&H/ eBay).
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
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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
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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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