Recommended Nikon D800 Lenses

Recommended Nikon D800 lenses are categorized below as standard prime lenses, standard zoom lenses, wide-angle prime lenses, wide-angle zoom lenses, telephoto zoom lenses and macro lenses. Here are the best Nikon D800 lenses to choose for.

The Nikon D800 digital SLR camera is driving both still and video capture is the FX-format CMOS 36.3Mp sensor and the powerful EXPEED 3 image-processing engine. Nikon D800 features an optical low-pass filter that reduces false color and moire, and an ISO range of 100-6400 that’s expandable to ISO 50-25600 equivalent.

Additionally, the D800 boasts 14-bit A/D conversion and 16-bit image processing. The camera’s Nikon F mount accepts a multitude of NIKKOR lenses, included DX lenses and AF-S lenses; and Nikon Speedlights provide exceptional flash capabilities. Nikon D800 36.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera body only price is $2,796.95. 

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Recommended Nikon D800 Lenses

Nikon D800 Lenses – Standard Prime

The 50mm is a very popular focal length as a portrait standard lens. Nikon and Sigma produce affordable price standard prime lenses for Nikon D800. The three best lenses with better scores are from Nikon and Sigma. They are the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM.

See below for the best 50mm standard prime (Portrait) lenses for Nikon D800.

Nikon D800 Lenses – 85mm -105mm Portrait Prime

The best lenses at 85mm, 105mm are shown below for the Nikon D800. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G are the best choices. Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM lens is also a good choice as this lens is half the price of Nikon’s equivalent and performs closer to the 85mm f/1.4. Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is another good one if you prefer cheaper lens. It lacks of autofocus ability but if you manual control the lens then you will have such a low priced lens.

Nikon D800 Lenses – Standart Zoom

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is the best choice for a standard zoom lens. It is a very expensive lens. The newly released Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens performs better than AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm. For a standart zoom lens Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM lens is another good choice as a third party solution. Good performance with a great price.

Nikon D800 Lenses – Telephoto Zoom

The best performing 70-200mm telephoto zoom lens on Nikon D800 is the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens. The popular and well known AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II has a higher price and takes the second place. The latest released Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is also a great lens compared to the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G II. This lens costs only $1399.

The 70-300mm telephoto zoom lenses as we call them “kit lenses” are generally cheap lenses that offer a decent focal length. but generally the compromises made in achieving the large focal range mean image quality suffers. AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED lens is the best choice as both price and performance on Nikon D800.

Nikon D800 Lenses – Telephoto Prime

Best performing telephoto prime lens for Nikon D800 is definitely the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II. This lens is another DxOMark king and the latest review comes with sharpest lens ever. Good price with great performance.

Other Nikon D800 lenses for telephoto prime are listed below.

Nikon D800 Lenses – Super Telephoto Zoom

Best performing super telephoto lens for Nikon D800 is the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II. Event this lens tops the chart the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is another great lens and comes with a better price solution. Other soluiton with cheaper prices also listed below but the first two lenses will fit for D800 well.

Nikon D800 Lenses – Ultra Wide-Angle

The Carl Zeiss Distagon 15mm f/2.8 lens is the best ultra-wide angle lens for Nikon D800. THis lens provides the best image quality, and highest sharpness levels. We have to underline that this lens doesn’toffer any AF and it is a manual lens. If you are looking for a cheaper solution then the Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX DG ASP will be a good choice.

Nikon D800 Lenses – Wide-Angle Prime

According to DxOMark and web reviews, the Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best for wide-angle prime. And for a cheaper soluiton AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G fits very well with the FX-format D800. The Carl Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 is a manual model and comes with no AF. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED is another good wide-angle prime lens but with an expensive price.

Nikon D800 Lenses –  Wide-Angle Zoom

AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED is the best wide-angle zoom lens for D800 but it is an expensive lens. For a cheaper lens recommendation new released AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED , Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX Nikon and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lenses are sharpness lenses are sharp enough to use with D800.

For value your money Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX Nikon will be the best choice for Nikon D800. As this lens is $500 cheap to the Nikon’s 16-35mm and performs 2 points better. Nikon 16-35mm has a vibration reduction system included, but for wide-angle photography this is usually less useful.

Nikon D800 Lenses –  Macro

Macro lenses are popular but expensive lenses. AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G will be the best choice as a macro lens for Nikon D800. This lens has a better price with outdoor macro length and performs great on D800. Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 is the best performer but it is an expensive lens.