Mid-Range and Portrait Lenses Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 ($1,887) The Zeiss 21mm is heavy for a prime lens at over 21 ounces but the optics are unrivaled and it’s used by a number of top landscape photographers.
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If you prefer autofocus, go with the Nikon 14-24mm or Nikon 16-35mm above, but most people who try manual focus find that it’s easy, accurate, and fun. The manual focus Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon is the world’s finest wide-angle lens-it’s extremely sharp all the way to the corners with almost no distortion. Pros: Exceptional optics and almost no distortion. Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon for Nikon ($1,805)
The 14-24mm is a terrific lens, but for the Nikon D610 we recommend saving with the cheaper Nikon 16-35mm f/4 above. However, the price tag of nearly $2,000 is too much for most people-it’s now more than the cost of the D610 camera body. It’s also excellent in low light for a lens of this type with a fixed maximum aperture of f/2.8. The Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 is the top wide-angle zoom lens for FX format cameras, producing razor sharp images with low distortion. It also comes with vibration reduction while the Nikon 14-24mm lens does not. Otherwise, the Nikon 16-35mm is a quality wide-angle zoom lens that pairs very well with the D610. The biggest difference is the latter’s maximum aperture of f/4-the Nikon 14-24mm clearly is superior in low light. It's tough to argue with the quality of the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 below, but the Nikon 16-35mm f/4 is cheaper, lighter, and covers more focal lengths. Pros: A good value for a wide-angle zoom.Ĭons: Low light performance can't match the 14-24mm f/2.8. It also has vibration reduction for hand-held photos in low light. One thing you’re sacrificing here is wide-angle capability as 28mm isn’t optimal for landscapes (we prefer 21mm or 24mm), but this is an impressive lens nevertheless. Like most zoom lenses, the 28-300mm has some distortion at the ends (the Nikon D610 does have an automatic distortion control mode built into the camera) but it's sharp throughout its zoom range and captures excellent images overall. Pros: Versatile and a great value for an FX lens.Ĭons: Heavy and some distortion at the ends.īased on the popularity of all-in-one lenses like the 18-200mm and 18-300mm for DX-format cameras, the Nikon 28-300mm VR was built specifically for FX (it’s currently the only FX all-in-one lens). You also can add the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 for a two-lens bundle, which is great for those who want a simple and complete camera bag at a reasonable price. However, at less than $600 with the kit, it’s a nice alternative to many of the pricier options below.
The Nikon 24-85mm does have some softness in the corners when wide open. It’s wide enough for landscapes and covers the heart of the most used focal lengths for everyday use. The Nikon 24-85mm VR is a solid lens for travel and portraits and ideal for those who don’t want to carry and switch out multiple prime lenses. There are two main kit options for the D610, and both are viable walk-around lenses that perform well in most conditions. Pros: Versatile and lightweight for a zoom lens. Nikon released the D750 in the fall of 2014, another great camera but pricier than the D610. Below are our picks for the best lenses for Nikon D610, including the kits options and other prime and zoom lenses from wide-angle to telephoto. To help solve the issue, Nikon sealed the D610 to the standards of its more expensive full-frame DSLRs like the D810. The D610 replaced the D600, a promising release that was plagued by an unusual accumulation of oil and dust on the sensor. The Nikon D610 is one of the best values of any full-frame camera, currently selling for under $1,500 for the body.