Thom. Note that this section is a work in progress here on the new site. Ive been wanting to redo my lens reviews for some time, and have started the process of doing so. This section will expand out on regular basis as I get those older reviews brought up to the standards required by 2. DX and 3. 6mp FX bodies. The D750 is Nikons third fullframe DSLR this year, and for a lot of our readers, it might be the most significant. Sitting between the more affordable D610 and the. Compact, Portable Speedlight Unit iTTL Speedlight optimized for use with Nikons Creative Lighting System CLS. Follow your creative instincts with a new world of intuitive features. A first for Nikon DSLRs, the D5500 features a touch screen variangle LCD monitor for limitless. Here are the redone or new reviews of Nikon F mount lenses for DSLRs old reviews can be accessed further down this page FX Lens Ratings. Ratings of current FX lenses 1 being terrible, 3 being average, 5 being phenomenal. Remember, average should be just that when considering all the products it is up against. Check the modification date at the bottom of the page to see when these were last updated. Features 1. G AF S 1. G AF S VR 1. AF S 2. G AF S 2. 4 8. G AF S VR 2. G AF S VR 2. G AF S VR 7. G AF S VR II 7. G AF S VR 7. G AF S VR 8. 0 4. G AF S VR 2. G AF S VR Performance 1. G AF S  with minor reservations1. G AF S VR 1. G AF S 2. G AF S 2. 4 8. G AF S VR 2. AF S VR 2. 8 3. G AF S VR 7. G AF S VR II 7. G AF S VR  almost makes five7. G AF S VR 8. G AF S VR  almost makes five2. G AF S VR  minor reservations at distanceValue 1. G AF S 1. 6 3. G AF S VR 1. AF S 2. 4 7. G AF S  maybe  for some people2. G AF S VR 2. G AF S VR 7. G AF S VR II 7. G AF S VR 7. G AF S VR  almost makes five, a rarity in value8. G AF S VR 2. 00 4. G AF S VR DX Lens Ratings. Features 1. 0. 5mm f2. G fisheye 1. 0 2. G AF S 1. 2 2. G AF S 1. G AF S VR 1. 7 5. G AF S 1. 8 5. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 1. 8 2. G AF S VR 1. 8 3. G AF S VR 3. 5mm f1. G AF S 4. 0mm f2. Micro Nikkor AF S 5. G AF S VR 5. 5 3. G AF S VR 8. 5mm f3. G Micro Nikkor AF S VR Performance 1. G fisheye 1. 0 2. G AF S 1. 2 2. G AF S 1. G AF S VR almost makes five1. G AF S 1. 8 5. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 3. 5mm f1. G AF S 4. 0mm f2. Micro Nikkor AF S 5. G AF S VR 5. 5 3. G AF S VR 8. G Micro Nikkor AF S VR Value 1. G fisheye 1. 0 2. G AF S 1. 2 2. G AF S 1. G AF S VR 1. 7 5. G AF S 1. 8 5. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 1. G AF S VR 3. 5mm f1. G AF S 4. 0mm f2. Micro Nikkor AF S not an overly useful lens5. G AF S VR 5. 5 3. G AF S VR 8. G Micro Nikkor AF S VR Older Reviews. Meanwhile, what follows are links to my older reviews that have not yet been redone in the new format. Please note that a number of the performance comments need to be brought up to date. For example, when I reviewed the 1. DX lens, the standard in Nikon DSLRs was 6mp sensors. On those sensors, many of the performance characteristics were masked. As we went to 8mp, then 1. So read those old reviews with care. If you have questions, ask. Nikon DX lower spec AF S motor. Nikon FXThird Party DXThird Party FXWhy are some older lens reviews now missing in action Because I can no longer vouch for the reviews accuracy on modern DSLR bodies, and the lens itself may only be available on the used market. Some of those older reviews were made in the era of 3 6mp DSLRs. What we could see with those older cameras isnt what we can see with the 2. DSLRs were using these days. In many cases I sold the lens in question and thus can no longer do verification tests on new bodies with it. Basically, if its on this site or linked to from this site, Ill stand by my words. Nikon D7. 50 Recommended Lenses Nikon D7. FX full frame digital camera. What lens is best for the Nikon D7. The D7. 50 can use variety of Nikon F mount lenses. Boot File Zip Xp more. For best performance a FX full frame format lens is recommended. While the D7. 50 can use DX APS C or crop frame lenses, it will only produce smaller 1. MP images using the central part of the lens, and the effective focal length would be 1. X the focal length of the lens. Nikon has produced tens of millions of F mount lenses since 1. Almost all of these will work on the D7. However, the best performance will be experienced with the more recent AF S lenses with the autofocus motor silent wave built into the lens. Recent lenses also have advanced coatings to reduce ghosting and flares and improve contrast. Further features which are beneficial include vibration reduction VR for all focal lengths but especially longer telephoto lenses as well as Extra low Dispersion glass ED which reduces chromatic aberration. To find the best lens for your D7. While fixed focal length or prime lenses may provide the absolute best technical image quality, they lack the flexibility of a zoom lens. Budget and sizeweight preferences further define which lens may preferred. Below is a list of lenses from budget to specialty lenses along with advice about why one may be preferred over another. Budget lenses for the Nikon D7. While the best advice may be to invest in lenses and not camera bodies, the fact is you probably have or are considering buying a Nikon D7. With that accomplished, you may have a limited budget, at least initially, for a good lens or two. These lenses will allow your wallet more flexibility, while still providing excellent image quality. Budget Zoom Lenses for the Nikon D7. Nikon 2. 4 8. 5mm f3. G ED VR Lens 5. While often bundled as the kit lens with entry level FX cameras, this lens is very capable. It offers VR to help stabilize hand held images you may find for many purposes that it eliminates the need for a tripod. This lens uses the latest technology three aspherical elements, one ED element, Nikon Super Integrated Coating and internal focusing. The truth is this lens is sharp, relatively lightweight 4. X zoom range from wide angle to telephoto and focuses as close as 1. The best value of current FX lenses. Nikon 1. 8 3. 5mm f3. G ED Lens 7. 46 This lens was released in 2. It provides the focal range from ultra wide angle to normal and renders extremely sharp images. In includes aspherical and ED glass elements for outstanding image quality. At only 3. 85 grams it is relatively light and also compact at 3. For those seeking wide angle for landscapes, interiors or dramatic effect, this is the go to lens. It would be right at home on your new Nikon D7. Nikon 7. 0 3. 00mm f4. G ED VR Lens 5. For a telephoto lens, no other Nikon lens comes close to offering the combination of range, size, weight and price of this lens. Although it does not offer the fastest aperture, the VR helps stabilize images. If telephoto is not your primary range, this lens will open a world of new possibilities. For the traveler it deserves a place in your bag. While there are more expensive options that may have slightly better technical image quality, they cost at least twice as much and weigh much more. Nikon 2. 8 3. 00mm f3. G ED VR 1. 04. 6 This ultra zoom is the do it all and the only lens you may need. It is very capable of producing sharp images and has more zoom range 1. X and close focusing abilities 1. Perhaps an ideal travel lens for those who dont want to bother changing lenses but dont mind the 1. It also features the latest VR, two ED glass elements, three aspherical elements, and Nikon SIC lens coatings. If you want only one lens for your new D7. Budget Prime Lenses for the D7. Nikon 2. 8mm f1. G Lens 6. Wide angle with fast aperture. This lens will provide a dramatic angle and capture objects along with their environment. Although not ideal for traditional portraits it will capture a lot of background. For landscape, travel and interiors it is a very versatile focal length. Great for low light, night photography and fast focusing. Nikon 3. 5mm f1. G ED FX Lens 5. Some consider a 3. It is not too wide and yet not quite normal such as a 5. If you are moving up from DX to FX for the first time with the D7. DX camera, this 3. FX would give a similar angle of view. This could be a good choice for many types of photography if you just want to carry one lens. It is lightweight, sharp, compact and perfect for general family and travel shots. Note this is the FX version of the lens, a similar DX version is available but does not cover the entire frame of a full frame camera. Nikon 5. G Lens 2. One of the least expensive yet most sharp FX lenes available, the 5. Its fast f1. 8 aperture is perfect for low light and night photography, while its focal length is just long enough to provide pleasant background blur for isolating subjects and making them pop. Often called a normal lens for its ability to capture a perspective that looks normal to the human eye. Given its affordable price, consider the 5. Nikon D7. 50 unless you opt for the more expensive f1. Nikon 8. 5mm f1. G Lens 4. The 8. G is an outstanding portrait lens and rivals lenses costing at least twice as much. The lens is sharp, low distortion and provides pleasant background blur qualities bokeh. There is no better value in a portrait lens in the Nikon lineup. If you need a portrait lens for your new Nikon D7. General advice for Nikon D7. Decide which focal lengths you want and dont limit yourself by overlapping too many focal lengths. Unless you specialize in wide angle, one zoom or prime that covers that range will do. For longer telephoto you will generally be using zooms if on a budget. One or two prime lenses spread out in focal length are more useful than a pair of lenses that are close 2. A big advantage of prime lenses is a fast aperture, which budget zoom lenses lack especially toward longer focal lengths. Adding a fast 5. 0mm or 8. Mid Range Lenses for the D7. Nikon 1. 6 3. 5mm f4. G ED VR II Lens 1. There is a lot to like about the 1. VR. It offers an extreme wide angle and yet can take normal shots at 3. It has a constant aperture throughout the range and VR which makes it great for video. It is extremely sharp. It doesnt cost anywhere near as much as the 1. It does have some extreme distortion at the widest focal length and it is only f4. Even with those shortcomings, this lens hits the sweet spot for many, especially on the Nikon D7. Nikon 7. 0 2. 00mm f4. G ED VR Nikkor Zoom Lens 1. If you shoot wildlife or sports you may wish for a specialized lens that offers better image quality than the consumer zooms 2. The 7. 0 2. 00mm f2. It focuses nearly as fast and is half the weight of the f2. The f4 version is extremely sharp, has advanced VR to eliminate blur when shooting handheld and offers a constant aperture throughout the zoom range for recording video. Given the high ISO performance of the D7. Professional Lenses for the D7. Nikon 1. 4 2. 4mm f2. G ED AF S Nikkor Wide Angle Zoom Lens 1. The landscape photographers best companion. This lens offers the image quality of a prime lens and a wide angle of view to capture breathtaking scenes. Its fast f2. 8 aperture enables low light photography. It is a specialty lens big, heavy and will not take traditional filters there are third party options.