The Nikon Df is an advanced-level Mid-size SLR, which was announced on November 5, 2013. It is one of the lightest full frame Nikon DSLRs in the world. According to the DxOMark, below are the best recommended lenses for Nikon Df cameras.
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Best Ultra Wide-angle Lenses for Nikon Df
From the list, it is clear Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2 is the best lens for Nikon Df, but the price is very expensive. If you are looking for a cheaper lens, you can try Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Nikon, Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical Nikon. The new released Sigma 24mm / 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art lens, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED are another best choices fro Nikon Df.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2 Nikon | 24 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM|Art | — | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED | — | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art lens | — | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF Nikon | 23 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | 23 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D | 22 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF2 Nikon
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20 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED | 19 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Best Wide-angle Lenses for Nikon Df
For most Nikon DSLRs, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best wide-angle prime lens. Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 and Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC are both great lenses for Nikon Df, while the Samyang lens is much cheaper at only $419.00.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A Nikon | 34 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF2 Nikon | 31 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC Nikon | 30 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | 30 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 Nikon | 29 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | 29 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZF2 Nikon | 29 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G | 28 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Best Standard Lenses for Nikon Df
From the list, it is clear Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2 is the best standard lens for Nikon Df, but the price is very expensive. You also can try Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM, Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D,Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G or Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G lens at an affordable price (around $400).
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2 | 38 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon | 28 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D | 28 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G | 28 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | 28 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 27 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Best Telephoto Lenses for Nikon Df
In this range, Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 ZF.2 is the best lens for Nikon Df, but the price is very expensive. So you can also buy 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 for your Nikon Df at an affordable price.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
Carl Zeiss Apo Planar T* Otus 85mm F1.4 | 38 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | 35 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2 | 35 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | 35 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherique IF Nikon | 32 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 32 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon | 30 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Best Super Telephoto Lenses for Nikon Df
From the below, you can see Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens is the best lens for your nikon Df.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 35 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F2.8G ED VR | 31 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 30 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF | 24 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 23 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR | 23 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | 23 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR | 22 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Best Standard Zoom Lenses for Nikon Df
From the below, you can see the Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di Vc lens is the best standard zoom lenses for Nikon Df. The new released Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens is now in stock and shipping for more than $2,000.
Lens | DxOMark | Check Price |
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon | 28 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | 27 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF | 23 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon | 22 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | 22 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] | 22 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S VR Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED | 22 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED | 21 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED | 17 | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens | — | Amazon/Adorama/eBay |
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