Nikon D500 is the latest flagship DX-mount, APS-C DSLR. DxOMark has just tested a number of the prime lenses on the Nikon D500. See the result below.
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Best Standard Prime Lenses | Best Telephoto Prime Lenses
Best Standard Prime Lenses for Nikon D500
From the list below, you can see the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art is the best standard prime lens for Nikon D500 with the highest score of 29 points, followed by the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G lens and Micro-Nikkor 40mm F2.8G lens.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | In Stock Now |
| Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM ART | 29 | Amazon/Adorama/B&H/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S DX Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
Best Telephoto Prime Lenses for Nikon D500
For portraits and macro photography on the Nikon D500, the Tamron 60mm f/2 Di II with its equivalent 90mm focal length, large f/2 maximum aperture, and 1:1 magnification has a lot to offer.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | In Stock Now |
| Tamron SP 60mm f/2 Di II | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/eBay |
| Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorma/eBay |
Source: DxOMark
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