{"id":11693,"date":"2019-04-06T12:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T12:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/?p=11693"},"modified":"2019-04-01T21:54:09","modified_gmt":"2019-04-01T21:54:09","slug":"best-nikon-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/best-nikon-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Nikon Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheWith so many different lenses available on the market today, and at vastly varying price points, it can often be a real challenge to work out which will be the best Nikon lens to use with your camera. To make matters more confusing, while Nikon FX (full frame) and DX (APS-C) lenses are interchangeable, in practice the use of an FX lens on a DX body will result in a lens of an entirely different focal length. Conversely, use a DX format lens on an FX body, and a 1.5 x crop will be automatically applied (and deactivating this crop function will cause strong vignetting).<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you regularly use both FX and DX format cameras? Or perhaps you think that you might want to move from one format to the other at some point in the future? <\/span><\/p>\n

In either case, it would pay to very carefully research all the options available before purchasing. This will allow you to be able to maximize lens usage between formats: say by purchasing a good standard lens for the FX format that will double as a portrait lens when used on DX. With this in mind, in this guide, we review a selection of the best lenses currently available for both APS-C and full-frame Nikon DSLRs.<\/span><\/p>\n

In search of some more general info about camera lenses and what to look for when purchasing them? Check out our guide,\u00a0<\/span>Camera Lenses<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ultra Wide<\/b><\/h2>\n

Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f\/4.5-5.6G VR<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n

+ Sharp image quality<\/span><\/p>\n

+ Compact and lightweight <\/span><\/p>\n

+ Good price<\/span><\/p>\n

Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n

– Slow maximum aperture<\/span><\/p>\n

– No VR-off switch<\/span><\/p>\n

– Plastic build<\/span><\/p>\n

Until the Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f\/4.5-5.6 G VR<\/a> came on the scene back in 2017, Nikon APS-C camera owners looking for a wide-angle zoom needed to spend a considerable sum of money in order to get anything worth using. And while intended as a budget alternative to the expensive 10-24mm, the 10-20mm f\/4.5-5.6 is a surprisingly good lens for the money. Offering a relatively broad zoom reach, in a small and lightweight package, it is a lens that will no doubt appeal to many landscape, interior, wedding, events, documentary, and travel photographers looking for a convenient solution for wide-angle shooting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, as one of the cheaper Nikon lenses in this category, it is built entirely from plastic rather than metal alloy. Nonetheless, it seems quite sturdy, and will likely stand up to regular use by all but the most demanding (or careless) of photographers. <\/span><\/p>\n

While decidedly compact and unobtrusive when stowed, the lens does extend somewhat when zoomed out. Zooming is done through a dedicated ring that is broad and satisfying to use, while a much skinnier ring that is also a joy to turn controls the manual focus. <\/span><\/p>\n

AF is surprisingly fast and accurate throughout the zoom range. Rather strangely though, there is no way to switch between AF and MF focusing on the lens itself; the only way to switch is via the LCD on the back of your camera. <\/span><\/p>\n

More bizarrely still, there is no switch to turn off the VR function. Of course, the majority of users will have no reason to turn image stabilization off most of the time anyway – and indeed will likely be grateful it comes with this feature at all, given the relatively low retail price. However, lack of a VR-off switch might potentially be an issue for those who regularly shoot on a tripod: as when no vibration is present, the VR function may start to interfere with image quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Image sharpness is very good across the frame – even wide open and set at 10mm – displaying maximum sharpness at the edges between the apertures of f\/5.6 and f\/8. However, there\u2019s some slight chromatic aberration with the lens when shooting at the fastest apertures, with purple fringing also quite noticeable. There\u2019s no apparent vignetting though, and flare is well controlled. Be aware though that the lens exhibits considerable barrel distortion when used at the widest zoom settings. This is easily corrected when processing the RAW files.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, when it comes to Bokeh, there\u2019s nothing here to get too excited about. But considering that it\u2019s a relatively slow wide-angle lens, this is in any case largely to be expected. The front of the lens features a protective lens hood and will take regular 72mm filters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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