Best Telephoto Lenses for Nikon DSLRs

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Telephoto lenses are designed for shooting sports, animals, moons, and other photography longer than standard lenses. Looking for a great telephoto lens for Nikon DSLRs? Today, we are showing you a list of best telephoto lenses for Nikon DSLRs. There are two kinds of telephoto lenses: Telephoto Prime Lens and Telephoto Zoom Lens.

Here is the list of best telephoto lenses for Nikon DSLRs (Both full frame and DX). According to the DxOMark, below is suggestion of best telephoto lenses for Nikon.

Telephoto Prime Lenses for Full Frame DSLRs | Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Full Frame DSLRsTelephoto Prime Lenses for DX DSLRs | Telephoto Zoom Lenses for DX DSLRs

Best Telephoto Prime Lenses for Nikon D4S, D4, D810, D800, D750, D610, D600, Df Full Frame DSLRs

Below is most recommended Telephoto prime lenses for Nikon full frame DSLRs. Tested on Nikon D810, the best telephoto prime lens is of course the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Lens. But this lens is very expensive, if you need a cheap one, the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is your best choice. At super telephoto prime lens range, the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens is a great lens for Nikon DSLRs.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* 48 B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent
AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Zeiss APO Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZF.2 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G 42 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF.2 39 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF 38 Amazon/B&H/ebay/Rent
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 37 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF 35 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G 34 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Super Telephoto Prime
AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II 43 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 36 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR II 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent

Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon D4S, D4, D810, D800, D750, D610, D600, Df Full Frame DSLRs

If you are looking for a Telephoto zoom lens for Nikon full frame DSLRs, The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 is the best lens, even better than AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G II lens. The new released Sigma 150-600mm lens is another great lens.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 33 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II 31 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR 30 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM 28 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay/Rent
AF Zoom Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED 19 ebay/Rent

Best Telephoto Prime Lenses for Nikon D7100, D7000, D5300, D5200, D5100, D3300, D3200, D300S, D300 DX DSLRs

As for Nikon full frame DSLRs, the best Telephoto lens for Nikon DX cameras is same, the Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Lens. If you need a cheap one, AF-S 85mm f/1.8G could be best choice for you. At super telephoto prime lens range, the AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens is a great lens for Nikon DSLRs.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* 32 B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent
AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G 30 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G 30 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM 27 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF 26 Amazon/B&H/ebay
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF2 25 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 22 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Super Telephoto Prime
AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II 29 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR 26 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II 24 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR II 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay

Best Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon D7100, D7000, D5300, D5200, D5100, D3300, D3200, D300S, D300 DX DSLRs

Below are top telephoto zoom lenses for Nikon DX DSLRs. Take a look. Tested on Nikon D7100, the best telephoto zoom lens are AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8 II and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8.

Lens DxOMark Check Price at
AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD 23 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR 21 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM 20 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO 17 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 16 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 15 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II 13 Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay