Nikon D5100 is a mid-range APS-C DX DSLR camera released in 2011. D5100 is still one of the most popular APS-C Nikon DSLRs in the world. Many photographers love Nikon D5100 very much. Nikon D5100 was replaced by Nikon D5200 in 2012, and replaced by Nikon D5300 in 2013. Here are recommended lenses for Nikon D5100.
50mm, 85mm Portrait Lenses | Zoom Lenses | Wide-Angle Lenses | Macro Lenses
Best 50mm, 85mm Standard Prime (Portrait) lenses for Nikon D5100
For portrait photography, the best lenses for Nikon D5100 are listed below. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is a cheap lens with great image quality. Also, the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM is one of the best third part lens for Nikon D5100.
Lens | Check Price at |
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Best Zoom lenses for Nikon D5100
If you are looking for a zoom lens for your Nikon D5100. The newly announced Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Lens is one of the best lenses. Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, and other lenses such as AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm and 55-200mm are also great lenses for your Nikon D5100. Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) is a telephoto zoom lens for Nikon D5100.
Lens | Check Price at |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C | B&H/ Adorama |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Best Wide-angle Lenses for Nikon D5100
There are several wide-angle lenses for Nikon D5100. It is clear the best lens is Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens. The AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is another good lens for Nikon D5100. Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens (Amazon)
Lens | Check Price at |
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN C | B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX II | Amazon/ B&H |
AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Best Macro Lenses for Nikon D5100
Here are some recommended Macro lenses for Nikon D5100, the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro are cheap and good macro lenses, more macro lenses listed below.
Lens | Check Price at |
AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |