Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for low light nikon lenses.
Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur enthusiast, the amount of light available to you at any given moment can make or break your shot. Here are some of the best Nikon lenses for low light photography.
Nikon - AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Standard Lens - Black
Model: 2137SKU: 7650516Top comment"Excellent Lens for low light environment...I am very satisfied with the pictures this lens can produced. Only one thing to point out it doesn't have auto focus for me is not an issue but for some people it might be. ...Great lens for D80...It's really good for low light shooting , such as indoor. Actually it's the first time I got some good pics from in door shooting."
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Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Standard Lens: The wide-open aperture of this versatile Nikon lens allows you to capture photos in most situations without a flash. Whatever you're shooting, you'll get consistently sharp results at dusk, dawn or even in dim indoor lighting. Weighing just 5.5 oz., it makes a convenient carry-around lens for shooting stills and video.Top comment"Excellent Lens for low light environment...I am very satisfied with the pictures this lens can produced. Only one thing to point out it doesn't have auto focus for me is not an issue but for some people it might be. ...Great lens for D80...It's really good for low light shooting , such as indoor. Actually it's the first time I got some good pics from in door shooting."
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Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Standard Lens: The wide-open aperture of this versatile Nikon lens allows you to capture photos in most situations without a flash. Whatever you're shooting, you'll get consistently sharp results at dusk, dawn or even in dim indoor lighting. Weighing just 5.5 oz., it makes a convenient carry-around lens for shooting stills and video.See all DSLR Prime LensesNikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens for Select DX-Format Digital Cameras - Black
Model: 2213SKU: 1579262Top comment"Great compact lens for travel and zoom. Not ideal for low light. ...Great lense!...I like this range of lense and it is great low light lense."
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Cover every shot with this all-in-one Nikon 18-140mm camera lens that lets you zoom from wide-angle to telephoto without missing a beat. Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass creates amazing contrast, and the zoom enables crisp images as close as 1.48 feet away. This Nikon 18-140mm camera lens features a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for super quiet clicks.Top comment"Great compact lens for travel and zoom. Not ideal for low light. ...Great lense!...I like this range of lense and it is great low light lense."
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Cover every shot with this all-in-one Nikon 18-140mm camera lens that lets you zoom from wide-angle to telephoto without missing a beat. Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass creates amazing contrast, and the zoom enables crisp images as close as 1.48 feet away. This Nikon 18-140mm camera lens features a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for super quiet clicks.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesNikon - AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Wide-Angle Lens - Black
Model: 1913SKU: 8004438Top comment"light, compact and wide lens...Reasonably fast and light weight the Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Wide-Angle Lens is a nice wide prime lens. "
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Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Wide-Angle Lens: This ultra-wide-angle lens produces dramatic images useful for advertising, art and experimental photography. The 2.8 aperture performs very well in low-light situations. Because it's lightweight, this lens is excellent for travel and other situations where portability is essential, and is an important addition to any photographer's equipment.Top comment"light, compact and wide lens...Reasonably fast and light weight the Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Wide-Angle Lens is a nice wide prime lens. "
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Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D Wide-Angle Lens: This ultra-wide-angle lens produces dramatic images useful for advertising, art and experimental photography. The 2.8 aperture performs very well in low-light situations. Because it's lightweight, this lens is excellent for travel and other situations where portability is essential, and is an important addition to any photographer's equipment.See all DSLR Prime LensesNikon - AF-S Fisheye-Nikkor 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5 E ED Fisheye Zoom Lens for D3 - Black
Model: 20066SKU: 5936000Top comment"Verysharp resolution and relatively light weight. Does accept gel filters cut into size at back of lens. ...A gelatin holder is on the back of the lens."
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Compose wide-angle shots creatively with this 8-15mm Nikon NIKKOR fish-eye lens. Its zoom capability captures 180-degree circular images of vast horizons, and it lets you take close-up shots of subjects as close as 0.5 feet. The protective fluorine coat of this Nikon NIKKOR fish-eye lens provides resistance to moisture and dirt.Top comment"Verysharp resolution and relatively light weight. Does accept gel filters cut into size at back of lens. ...A gelatin holder is on the back of the lens."
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Compose wide-angle shots creatively with this 8-15mm Nikon NIKKOR fish-eye lens. Its zoom capability captures 180-degree circular images of vast horizons, and it lets you take close-up shots of subjects as close as 0.5 feet. The protective fluorine coat of this Nikon NIKKOR fish-eye lens provides resistance to moisture and dirt.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesNIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20107SKU: 6492278Top comment"Great addition to my Z lens lineup!...This lens is a great performer at a great price. It works well in low light siturations and when you want to limit that DOF. ...Great lens...Great lense. I will carry this lens for my day to day photography. "
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Go next-level with the lightest, most nimble full-frame f/2.8 standard zoom we've ever created. The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 brings brilliant low-light capabilities, vast depth of field control and beautiful bokeh together with a versatile zoom range and compact, rugged design that's as inspiring for stills as it is for videos.Top comment"Great addition to my Z lens lineup!...This lens is a great performer at a great price. It works well in low light siturations and when you want to limit that DOF. ...Great lens...Great lense. I will carry this lens for my day to day photography. "
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Go next-level with the lightest, most nimble full-frame f/2.8 standard zoom we've ever created. The NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 brings brilliant low-light capabilities, vast depth of field control and beautiful bokeh together with a versatile zoom range and compact, rugged design that's as inspiring for stills as it is for videos.See all Mirrorless LensesNikon - AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Telephoto Lens for DX SLR Cameras - Black
Model: 2190SKU: 1434407Top comment"Add this lens to your photo bag...This lens works well in low light too. Buy!...Love Nikon Camera Products...Nature and landscape photography is merely a hobby but using Nikon products make you feel like a professional. "
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›Top comment"Add this lens to your photo bag...This lens works well in low light too. Buy!...Love Nikon Camera Products...Nature and landscape photography is merely a hobby but using Nikon products make you feel like a professional. "
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This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›See all DSLR Prime LensesNikon - AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Select F-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 20051SKU: 1032001Top comment"Good for Astro photography...Astrophotography landscape real estate low light and is light in weight....Great image quality and low light performance. This is a superb landscape lens, which will autofocus better than any zoom in low light, and give you a better image too. "
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Compatible with most Nikon F-Mount cameras, this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20051 ultra wide angle lens makes it easy to take breathtaking photos with a broad perspective. Two ED glass elements and 2 aspherical elements help ensure high-quality images.Top comment"Good for Astro photography...Astrophotography landscape real estate low light and is light in weight....Great image quality and low light performance. This is a superb landscape lens, which will autofocus better than any zoom in low light, and give you a better image too. "
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Compatible with most Nikon F-Mount cameras, this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20051 ultra wide angle lens makes it easy to take breathtaking photos with a broad perspective. Two ED glass elements and 2 aspherical elements help ensure high-quality images.See all DSLR Prime LensesNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4.0 S Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20070SKU: 6323754Top comment"Great lens for a specific need....At F4 it’s really really limited to daytime only shooting, unless you don’t mind noise at low light high iso scenarios. Size is awesome, but I couldn’t get used to the twist to unlock mechanism. ...Nikon Z Mount wide angle...For general landscape or real estate photography,however, this lens is a great choice in the Nikon Z mount system"
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Capture stunning wide-angle shots with this 14-30mm Nikon NIKKOR ultrawide zoom lens. Aberration correction reduces imaging artifacts, such as flare and chromatic aberration, while the minimum aperture of f/4 provides bright images through the entire zoom range. This Nikon NIKKOR ultrawide zoom lens has a nearly flat surface that can accommodate filters for image enhancement.Top comment"Great lens for a specific need....At F4 it’s really really limited to daytime only shooting, unless you don’t mind noise at low light high iso scenarios. Size is awesome, but I couldn’t get used to the twist to unlock mechanism. ...Nikon Z Mount wide angle...For general landscape or real estate photography,however, this lens is a great choice in the Nikon Z mount system"
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Capture stunning wide-angle shots with this 14-30mm Nikon NIKKOR ultrawide zoom lens. Aberration correction reduces imaging artifacts, such as flare and chromatic aberration, while the minimum aperture of f/4 provides bright images through the entire zoom range. This Nikon NIKKOR ultrawide zoom lens has a nearly flat surface that can accommodate filters for image enhancement.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesNikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens - Black
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens: Suitable for professional and amateur photographers, this is a great lens for travel, events, portraits and general purpose photography. Capture clear images in dim lighting without a flash with the wide-open aperture. Switch seamlessly from automatic to fine manual focusing so you can ensure every detail is spot on.See all DSLR Prime LensesProduct Description
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens: Suitable for professional and amateur photographers, this is a great lens for travel, events, portraits and general purpose photography. Capture clear images in dim lighting without a flash with the wide-open aperture. Switch seamlessly from automatic to fine manual focusing so you can ensure every detail is spot on.See all DSLR Prime LensesNikon - AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for APS-C F-mount cameras - Black
Model: 20067SKU: 5936001Top comment"Good starter lens...Good lens but lacks low light capabilities which can limit your shooting....Good lens for wide open fill. Not the best in low light"
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Capture creative photographs with this Nikon NIKKOR 10-22mm wide-angle zoom lens. Its Vibration Reduction image stabilization and nearly silent autofocus make this lens ideal for use in video production, and its high-end optics handle challenging lighting conditions easily. Pack this compact, lightweight Nikon NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens in your kit for travel and outings.Top comment"Good starter lens...Good lens but lacks low light capabilities which can limit your shooting....Good lens for wide open fill. Not the best in low light"
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Capture creative photographs with this Nikon NIKKOR 10-22mm wide-angle zoom lens. Its Vibration Reduction image stabilization and nearly silent autofocus make this lens ideal for use in video production, and its high-end optics handle challenging lighting conditions easily. Pack this compact, lightweight Nikon NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens in your kit for travel and outings.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom Lenses