Best Lenses For The Nikon D800E Camera
The next full frame DSLR camera from Nikon will be the replacement of D800 and D800E expected to be announced on June 26th.
The upcoming FX-format DSLR camera most likely be named as Nikon D800S. The new camera will be based on D800E and become the only model without the AA filter.
DxoMark published a series of articles showing the best lenses for the Nikon D800E. The list below is a feedback for the current D800E users and for those who are planning to buy the new D800s when it gets released.
According to DxOMark findings the Nikon D800E is up to 30% sharper than the regular D800 with certain lenses.
Best Lenses For The Nikon D800E Camera
Best wide-angle prime lenses for the Nikon D800E
| Lens Model | Lens Price | DxoMark Score | Sharpness P-MPix |
| Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A | $899 | 43 | 30 |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF.2 | $1,700 | 38 | 29 |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 | $1,843 | 38 | 23 |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | $1,929 | 37 | 23 |
| Samyang 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC | $449 | 37 | 20 |
Best wide-angle zoom lenses for the Nikon D800E
| Lens Model | Lens Price | DxoMark Score | Sharpness P-MPix |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | $2,000 | 31 | 24 |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | $746 | 29 | 24 |
| Tokina AT-X 16-28 f/2.8 PRO FX | $639 | 27 | 19 |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | $1,256 | 25 | 19 |
| Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | $1,759 | 23 | 14 |
Best standard and short telephoto prime lenses for the Nikon D800E
| Lens Model | Lens Price | DxoMark Score | Sharpness P-MPix |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T* Otus 1.4/55 ZF.2 | $3,999 | 50 | 33 |
| Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 ZF.2 | $2,122 | 44 | 36 |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | $1,599 | 44 | 30 |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | $497 | 44 | 27 |
| Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | $1,840 | 40 | 23 |
Best telephoto primes and zoom lenses for the Nikon D800E
| Lens Model | Lens Price | DxoMark Score | Sharpness P-MPix |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | $5,799 | 44 | 34 |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm F2.8G ED VR | $8,999 | 39 | 33 |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | $5,779 | 38 | 33 |
| Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | $1,499 | 33 | 28 |
| Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM S | $3,599 | 32 | 29 |
