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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.

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  1. Nikon - NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Wide Angle Prime Lens - Black

    SKU: J7CVR9V45F

    Love the Nikon products always and this one will make things quick and easy for your everyday carry....Great lens and very compact. Using on my Nikon Z50, great for travel....Love the size!...Great lens...

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    A compact black wide angle prime lens with f/1.7 aperture for sharp, beautifully blurred photos.
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    Your price for this item is $269.95
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    The previous price was $319.95

  2. Nikon - NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Standard Prime Lens for Z Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7CVR9V4QZ

    This is a great buy for a great lens....Best small lens for the Nikon Z series cameras....Ultra compact, great low light shots, fast lens, and great price....Best Nikon Prime Lense...This is the best...

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    A compact black prime lens offering fast f/2 aperture, quiet autofocus, and beautiful natural bokeh.
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    Your price for this item is $229.99
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    The previous price was $299.99

  3. Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens - Black

    SKU: J7CVR96YQP

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    An ultra-wide black zoom lens delivering sharp, vibrant images with minimal distortion in low-light conditions.
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    Your price for this item is $1,374.95

  4. NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7CVR9V4GW

    BEST LENS EVER...In love with this lens!!!! Best shots ive ever done with it!...Best 35mm 1.8 I've ever used!...Great lens! Beautiful and tact sharp wide open! No brainer, get it!

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    A versatile black standard prime lens delivering sharp images, beautiful bokeh, and excellent low-light performance.
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    Your price for this item is $749.95
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    The previous price was $899.95

  5. Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    SKU: J7CVR96YFL

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    A compact black standard prime lens offering sharp images, beautiful bokeh, and excellent low-light performance.
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    Your price for this item is $246.95
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    The previous price was $249.95

  6. Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens - Black

    SKU: J7CVR96Y5C

    Best decision was to invest in the 1.4 instead of the 1.8 i love it!...Love this Lens!...We've been eyeing this for some time now and Best Buy finally had a decent sale so we pulled the trigger...Great...

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    A black standard prime lens offering exceptional clarity, beautiful bokeh, and outstanding low-light performance for Nikon cameras.
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    Your price for this item is $399.95
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    The previous price was $599.95

  7. Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Standard Lens - Black

    SKU: J7CVR96PXK

    The Nikkor 50mm F1.8G is a standard lens, which is great for photographers of all skill levels....The lens is great for street photography, portraits, and general family photos....The F1.8 aperture makes...

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    A fast black standard prime lens with f/1.8 aperture, ideal for portraits and low-light photography.
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    Your price for this item is $239.95
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    The previous price was $269.95

  8. Nikon - NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Standard Zoom Lens for Z Cameras - Black

    SKU: J7CVR9V5X5

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    A lightweight black standard zoom lens offering f/2.8 aperture, smooth bokeh, and versatile low-light performance.
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    Your price for this item is $996.95
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    The previous price was $1,046.95
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Nikon lenses designed for low light photography typically feature wide maximum apertures (such as f/1.2, f/1.4, or f/1.8), advanced lens coatings to reduce flare and ghosting, and high-quality optical construction for sharp images even at lower light levels.

Prime Nikon lenses often have wider apertures than zoom lenses, making them generally better suited for low light conditions. However, some professional zoom lenses also offer wide apertures (like f/2.8) and can perform well in dim environments.

Yes, Nikon low light lenses with wide apertures are excellent for video recording in dim settings, providing bright, clear footage and allowing for a shallow depth of field for cinematic effects.

Many Nikon low light lenses are ideal for astrophotography due to their wide apertures, which allow more light to reach the sensor, capturing stars and celestial objects with greater detail and less noise.

DX lenses are designed for Nikon's APS-C sensor cameras, while FX lenses are for full-frame models. FX lenses typically gather more light due to their larger image circle, but both can perform well in low light when paired with a camera that matches the lens format.