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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

82 Budget Score
14-24mm f/2.8 Nikon Z Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Ultra-wide zoom performance with a constant f/2.8 aperture, three aspherical and four ED elements, plus ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coatings defines this Z-mount lens. A stepping motor drives fast, silent autofocus for stills and video, and full weather sealing guards against the elements. It’s best for landscape and architectural photographers who require 14mm edge-to-edge sharpness and flare resistance in harsh light.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction

80.7 Budget Score
28-300mm f/3.5 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this ▼

A 10.7x zoom (28-300mm) with VR II stabilization giving 4 stops of correction and ED glass, plus a constant 0.5m close focus, sets this lens apart for all-in-one flexibility. Edge-to-edge sharpness is optimized for full-frame and DX sensors through 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements, and the 798g build keeps it portable for travel. Ideal for Nikon FX DSLR users wanting a single lens for everything from wide landscapes to telephoto portraits and event coverage, eliminating the need to swap optics.

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S FX 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction lens
Price £1,100
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Nikon Fisheye-NIKKOR 1910

50 Budget Score
16mm 2.8 Nikon F (FX)
Why we recommend this ▼

Its 16mm focal length and bright f/2.8 aperture capture full-frame 180-degree diagonal fisheye images, with a Close-Range Correction system maintaining sharpness from 0.25m to infinity. At just 289g, it remains exceptionally lightweight for a fisheye, and the Super Integrated Coating suppresses flare for high-contrast results even wide open. This lens suits portrait and street photographers who want exaggerated, immersive perspectives with reliable D-type autofocus.

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Nikon Fisheye-NIKKOR 1910 lens
Price £1,149
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