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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

89.5 Portrait Score
35mm 1.4 Nikon Z Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and Silent Wave Motor enable quick, quiet focusing in dim conditions, while weather sealing and Nano Crystal Coat suppress flare and moisture ingress. At just 113g, this lens disappears in your hand, making it an unobtrusive choice for all-day street sessions and candid portraits without fatigue. Portrait and street photographers who need a fast, weather-resistant 35mm prime with silent operation will find this featherweight build never intrudes on the shot.

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Price £1,265
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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED

83 Portrait Score
105mm f/1.4 Nikon F
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The f/1.4 maximum aperture on this 105mm prime creates exceptionally shallow depth of field and isolates subjects with a distinct, three-dimensional look. Its optical design uses three ED elements and Nano Crystal Coating to suppress flare and chromatic aberrations, delivering sharp results even wide open. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize subject separation and low-light performance over portability or stabilization.

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED lens
Price £1,420
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Nikon Fisheye-NIKKOR 1910

62.9 Portrait Score
16mm 2.8 Nikon F (FX)
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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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