Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for nikon lenses for travel.
A camera lens is one of the most critical pieces of photography gear a photographer can invest in. The camera lens has such a strong influence on image quality because it's the part that permits the light that passes through the sensor. Browse the top-ranked list of Nikon lenses for travel below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Select F-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 20051SKU: 1032001Top comment"Got this as a Companion lens to complement my 28-300 Nikon lens for my D780 . ...Perfect lens for astrophotography and Landscape….....Beat Nikon Wide angle"
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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"Got this as a Companion lens to complement my 28-300 Nikon lens for my D780 . ...Perfect lens for astrophotography and Landscape….....Beat Nikon Wide angle"
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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 LensesNikon - AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 20058SKU: 4375103Top comment"Nikon 200-500 F5.6 Lens...I like the locking function where the lens locks in the 200mm position for travel etc. ...Pretty good lens. I only use it for plane spotting on my D800 & D610. "
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.Top comment"Nikon 200-500 F5.6 Lens...I like the locking function where the lens locks in the 200mm position for travel etc. ...Pretty good lens. I only use it for plane spotting on my D800 & D610. "
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom 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"Zoon Lens...Bought this for vacation and it allows for great photos. The autofocus really helps and is stable....Purchased for trip to Balkans. Used often with great results. "
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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"Zoon Lens...Bought this for vacation and it allows for great photos. The autofocus really helps and is stable....Purchased for trip to Balkans. Used often with great results. "
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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 LensesNikon - NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20105SKU: 6486705Top comment"Excellent travel lens...Versatile zoom range, sharp. Used it on a trip and it’s the only lens I needed....Great travel lens...Great all around lens for your Z system- sharp through out the range excellent for travel and landscape."
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.Top comment"Excellent travel lens...Versatile zoom range, sharp. Used it on a trip and it’s the only lens I needed....Great travel lens...Great all around lens for your Z system- sharp through out the range excellent for travel and landscape."
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesNikon - AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Standard Lens - Black
Model: 2180SKU: 3479267Top comment"Not the best focus, would rather purchase a sigma or the 58 1.4 from Nikon! That one I love. Not Nikons best lens unfortunately if you're looking for a 50 in the same price range I'd go for the 50 1.8 from Nikon as a beginner upgrade....I'm using this as a portrait lens on my DX Nikon D500 (equivalent to 80mm). This lens is small but produces mighty results. "
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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.Top comment"Not the best focus, would rather purchase a sigma or the 58 1.4 from Nikon! That one I love. Not Nikons best lens unfortunately if you're looking for a 50 in the same price range I'd go for the 50 1.8 from Nikon as a beginner upgrade....I'm using this as a portrait lens on my DX Nikon D500 (equivalent to 80mm). This lens is small but produces mighty results. "
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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 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"Really like this lens....I needed a smaller lens. I have to Tamron zoom lenses that are great but are a little more than I need for vacation scenery shooting. ...Good all-around lens...Nice lens for vacation photos when you don't want to haul around a lot of primes. "
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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"Really like this lens....I needed a smaller lens. I have to Tamron zoom lenses that are great but are a little more than I need for vacation scenery shooting. ...Good all-around lens...Nice lens for vacation photos when you don't want to haul around a lot of primes. "
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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 - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens - Black
Model: 1749SKU: 6512000Top comment"Travel, stills...ok, and vlogging -- check!...If I so choose, there are other Z-mount lenses out there. Or, if you’re already a Nikon enthusiast and have a few F-mount lenses, there is an adapter which can be purchased. ...I was already familiar with my Nikon D800 and D300 controls so buying this smaller APSC camera for travel was a no brainer. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.Top comment"Travel, stills...ok, and vlogging -- check!...If I so choose, there are other Z-mount lenses out there. Or, if you’re already a Nikon enthusiast and have a few F-mount lenses, there is an adapter which can be purchased. ...I was already familiar with my Nikon D800 and D300 controls so buying this smaller APSC camera for travel was a no brainer. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless CamerasNikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Optical Zoom Lens for Nikon Z - Black
Model: 20089SKU: 6334316Top comment"Great Travel lens...I purchased this lens as it was a good fit for traveling. It has provided good coverage for portrait as well as landscape images while on vacation without the need to carry several lenses ....Nikon - quality you can trust...My go-to lens for most situations. Nikon quality with the Z lenses is just as top-notch as with the prior generation of lenses."
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Capture high-quality photographs whether shooting at close, medium or long range with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens. The dust-resistant and drip-resistant design helps keep this lens in good condition, and the auto-focusing feature is quick and quiet. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens features a Z system that produces images with enhanced sharpness and illumination.Top comment"Great Travel lens...I purchased this lens as it was a good fit for traveling. It has provided good coverage for portrait as well as landscape images while on vacation without the need to carry several lenses ....Nikon - quality you can trust...My go-to lens for most situations. Nikon quality with the Z lenses is just as top-notch as with the prior generation of lenses."
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Capture high-quality photographs whether shooting at close, medium or long range with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens. The dust-resistant and drip-resistant design helps keep this lens in good condition, and the auto-focusing feature is quick and quiet. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens features a Z system that produces images with enhanced sharpness and illumination.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom LensesNIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4.0 S Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20070SKU: 6323754Top comment"Excellent for travel......Wonderful for travel--light, compact, and very good image quality...It’s also amazing how compact and fairly light it is for travel. I have been eagerly awaiting for this lens since it’s announcement and I am thrilled to be enjoying it now. "
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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"Excellent for travel......Wonderful for travel--light, compact, and very good image quality...It’s also amazing how compact and fairly light it is for travel. I have been eagerly awaiting for this lens since it’s announcement and I am thrilled to be enjoying it now. "
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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 LensesNIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20092SKU: 6402882Top comment"Good for travel...One lens good for travel, take pictures for family, just need one lens, that is good for me....The nikon Z 24-200 lens....Excellent lens for short or long distances.Focus quality is competent and accurate.All in all a great lens for vacation pictures or celebrations.I have enjoyed this lens immensely."
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Capture detailed pictures and videos with this Nikon NIKKOR 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR zoom lens. Optical Vibration Reduction helps steady your shots when moving, and the Z-mount design delivers evenly illuminated photos. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR zoom lens offers near-silent performance for distraction-free video footage, while the dust-resistant and drip-resistant construction withstands the elements.Top comment"Good for travel...One lens good for travel, take pictures for family, just need one lens, that is good for me....The nikon Z 24-200 lens....Excellent lens for short or long distances.Focus quality is competent and accurate.All in all a great lens for vacation pictures or celebrations.I have enjoyed this lens immensely."
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Capture detailed pictures and videos with this Nikon NIKKOR 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR zoom lens. Optical Vibration Reduction helps steady your shots when moving, and the Z-mount design delivers evenly illuminated photos. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR zoom lens offers near-silent performance for distraction-free video footage, while the dust-resistant and drip-resistant construction withstands the elements.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses