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In the decades that Nikon has been making lenses, it's developed a reputation for quality. Their lenses can help capture images with crisp details, and when it comes to the sharpest Nikon lenses, there are plenty of options to choose from. Browse the top-ranked list of some of the sharpest Nikon lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20081SKU: 6292233Top comment"I was worried a bit switching from my Nikon d850 and DSLR line & lenses to mirrorless, but the glass on these lenses is unreal. ...The sharpest 35mm nikon has made so far. The z mount version of this at 1.8 performs much like a 1.4 from other companies. ...Nikon z mount wonder!"
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Photograph gorgeous landscapes with this versatile Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens. Its nine-blade rounded diaphragm and f/1.8 aperture produces stunning round bokeh and brilliant images in low-light conditions. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens has an improved optical formula to ensure virtually no flare, ghosting or chromatic aberration.Top comment"I was worried a bit switching from my Nikon d850 and DSLR line & lenses to mirrorless, but the glass on these lenses is unreal. ...The sharpest 35mm nikon has made so far. The z mount version of this at 1.8 performs much like a 1.4 from other companies. ...Nikon z mount wonder!"
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Photograph gorgeous landscapes with this versatile Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens. Its nine-blade rounded diaphragm and f/1.8 aperture produces stunning round bokeh and brilliant images in low-light conditions. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens has an improved optical formula to ensure virtually no flare, ghosting or chromatic aberration.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $849.99
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Select F-Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 20051SKU: 1032001Top comment"Sharpest 20mm lens period....Incredible sharpness out of this nikkor lens. Nikon really hit it out of the park with this one. ...Excellent 20mm Lens...Excellent 20mm lense"
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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"Sharpest 20mm lens period....Incredible sharpness out of this nikkor lens. Nikon really hit it out of the park with this one. ...Excellent 20mm Lens...Excellent 20mm lense"
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $799.99
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Telephoto Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20090SKU: 6365743Top comment"Fast and sharp portrait lens...Really sharp and fast lens to pair with my Nikon Z 6ii. i use it as a portrait lens and get great looking shots from Nikon Z , S serries lenses...I have shot Nikon lens for over 45 years. The Z lens has to be one of the sharpest I’ve ever owned. "
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Take flattering portrait shots during events with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens. The bokeh effect lets you isolate subjects by blurring the background beautifully for a dreamy, natural look, while Eye-AF ensures sharp focus on the eyes for outstanding headshots. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens features a customizable control ring for quiet aperture control when recording videos.Top comment"Fast and sharp portrait lens...Really sharp and fast lens to pair with my Nikon Z 6ii. i use it as a portrait lens and get great looking shots from Nikon Z , S serries lenses...I have shot Nikon lens for over 45 years. The Z lens has to be one of the sharpest I’ve ever owned. "
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Take flattering portrait shots during events with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens. The bokeh effect lets you isolate subjects by blurring the background beautifully for a dreamy, natural look, while Eye-AF ensures sharp focus on the eyes for outstanding headshots. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens features a customizable control ring for quiet aperture control when recording videos.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $799.99
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20083SKU: 6292234Top comment"Sharpest lens ever!...Excellent lens! Must have if you own a Z Camera. Super sharp!...This lens is amazing, I put it on my nikon z50 and this thing pinches out some of the sharpest images i have ever taken!!"
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Start a new lens collection with this f/1.8 50mm Nikon Nikko Z lens. It combines classic wide-aperture versatility with Z series innovative optics for top-quality still and video imaging. This Nikon Nikko Z lens has near-zero aberration out to the far edges of the frame for extremely low distortion photos.Top comment"Sharpest lens ever!...Excellent lens! Must have if you own a Z Camera. Super sharp!...This lens is amazing, I put it on my nikon z50 and this thing pinches out some of the sharpest images i have ever taken!!"
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Start a new lens collection with this f/1.8 50mm Nikon Nikko Z lens. It combines classic wide-aperture versatility with Z series innovative optics for top-quality still and video imaging. This Nikon Nikko Z lens has near-zero aberration out to the far edges of the frame for extremely low distortion photos.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $629.99
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Optical Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20091SKU: 6398023Top comment"Nothing beats Nikon lenses....The best of the best worldwide lenses! Nothing beats Nikon lenses. Impressive quality pictures....By far the sharpest 70-200 available...An absolutely incredible lens! Between this and the 24-70 2.8, Nikon is proving that there are clear benefits to the z mount."
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Take clear closeups with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens. The ultra-quiet stepping motor offers fast, precise autofocusing, and the built-in optical VR image stabilization technology offsets the effects of camera shake. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens has an intuitive control ring and customizable shortcut buttons for easy settings adjustment.Top comment"Nothing beats Nikon lenses....The best of the best worldwide lenses! Nothing beats Nikon lenses. Impressive quality pictures....By far the sharpest 70-200 available...An absolutely incredible lens! Between this and the 24-70 2.8, Nikon is proving that there are clear benefits to the z mount."
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Take clear closeups with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens. The ultra-quiet stepping motor offers fast, precise autofocusing, and the built-in optical VR image stabilization technology offsets the effects of camera shake. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm zoom lens has an intuitive control ring and customizable shortcut buttons for easy settings adjustment.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $2,699.99
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20092SKU: 6402882Top comment"Nikon 24-200...Item works as Nikons description Received it in a very damaged box from Best Buy there have been no performance issues...Awesome lens...The lens might not be the sharpest but the range that it offers is so so great. "
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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"Nikon 24-200...Item works as Nikons description Received it in a very damaged box from Best Buy there have been no performance issues...Awesome lens...The lens might not be the sharpest but the range that it offers is so so great. "
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $899.99
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 2163SKU: 1434383Top comment"excellent lens...Completes my trio of holy trinity of nikon f2.8 lenses...Best Wide lens ever made...This is the best and sharpest wide lens ever made for the market. i mainly shoot weddings, and this is one of my favorite lens to use. "
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Unleash your creativity with an ultra-wide lens that delivers impeccably sharp images even in very low lighting conditions. The rich contrast and saturation offer unparalleled performance for shooting landscapes, cityscapes, interiors and group photos in small spaces. A nearly fisheye angle of view allows you to capture everything from sweeping scenic panoramas to close-up photos with an intense sense of depth — all without distortion or loss of sharpness throughout the entire depth of field.Top comment"excellent lens...Completes my trio of holy trinity of nikon f2.8 lenses...Best Wide lens ever made...This is the best and sharpest wide lens ever made for the market. i mainly shoot weddings, and this is one of my favorite lens to use. "
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 14–24mm f/2.8G ED Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Unleash your creativity with an ultra-wide lens that delivers impeccably sharp images even in very low lighting conditions. The rich contrast and saturation offer unparalleled performance for shooting landscapes, cityscapes, interiors and group photos in small spaces. A nearly fisheye angle of view allows you to capture everything from sweeping scenic panoramas to close-up photos with an intense sense of depth — all without distortion or loss of sharpness throughout the entire depth of field.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $1,749.99
Nikon - 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"Great wide angle lens. 10mm is a must when shooting on APS-C. Minimal distortion and probably the sharpest lens in this price range....Great lense, low price, very sharp...The prime is the sharpest lense, but this wide angle is a close second. "
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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"Great wide angle lens. 10mm is a must when shooting on APS-C. Minimal distortion and probably the sharpest lens in this price range....Great lense, low price, very sharp...The prime is the sharpest lense, but this wide angle is a close second. "
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $309.99
Nikon - AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens - Black
Model: 2160SKU: 8003634Top comment"Outstanding Lens!...It is one of the sharpest lenses I own and it is very fast....The standard in macro lenses...Very well made, effective VR, and the sharpest images you could wish for. Outstanding lens!"
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Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens: Let every detail speak for itself with a Nikon 105mm macro lens that delivers stunningly intricate close-up images of flowers and insects, as well as beautiful portraits. Vibration Reduction technology eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, silent and precise autofocusing.Top comment"Outstanding Lens!...It is one of the sharpest lenses I own and it is very fast....The standard in macro lenses...Very well made, effective VR, and the sharpest images you could wish for. Outstanding lens!"
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Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens: Let every detail speak for itself with a Nikon 105mm macro lens that delivers stunningly intricate close-up images of flowers and insects, as well as beautiful portraits. Vibration Reduction technology eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, silent and precise autofocusing.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $899.99
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens for Select DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 2217SKU: 9324006Top comment"Sharpest and fastest lens you will own...Love this lens. So sharp and fast on my D5 nikon. Makes pictures look so good. "
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Capture thrilling action photos with this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR 2217 lens that features a lightweight and blur-free design with an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism to ensure consistent exposures while shooting at fast rates.Top comment"Sharpest and fastest lens you will own...Love this lens. So sharp and fast on my D5 nikon. Makes pictures look so good. "
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Capture thrilling action photos with this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR 2217 lens that features a lightweight and blur-free design with an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism to ensure consistent exposures while shooting at fast rates.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $11,199.99
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