Nikon D600 is one of most popular DSLRs released in 2012. It is an entry-level full frame DSLR from Nikon. Due to oil issue, Nikon released Nikon D610 to solved this problem. Here are several recommended lenses for the Nikon D600/D610.
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DxOMark labs have tested 71 different lenses measured on the Nikon D600, the best lenses for Nikon D610 is listed below:
50mm Portrait/Standard Prime | 85mm, 90mm, 105mm, 135mm Portrait | 24-70mm Standard Zoom | 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom | 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom | 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm Super Telephoto Prime | Super Telephoto Zoom | 14mm, 15mm, 20mm Ultra-Wide | 24mm, 25mm, 28mm, 35mm Wide-Angle Prime | Wide-Angle Zoom | Macro | Under $500 Lenses | $500 – $1,000 lenses | $1,000 – $1,500 lenses | $1,500 – $2,000 lenses | Over $2,000 lenses
Best 50mm Standard Prime (Portrait) lenses for Nikon D600/D610
The 50mm portrait standard lenses are very popular. The three best lenses for Nikon D600/D610 are from Nikon and Sigma – the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM. The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 is even better than Nikon 50mm lenses.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best 85mm -105mm lenses for Nikon D600/D610
At 85-105mm lenses, besides the new Otus 1.4/85 lens, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G are your best choices with the DxOMark score both 40. If the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G doesn’t fit your budget, then take a long look at the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF. It lacks any autofocus ability, but a score of 36 is remarkably good for such a low priced lens. If you can live with the manual limitations, it is worth serious consideration.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* | 42 | B&H/Adorama/eBay/Rent |
| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | 40 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | 40 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | 36 | Amazon/B&H/ebay |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 36 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best 24-70mm Stand Zoom Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
If you are choosing a standard zoom lens, it is clear that the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED is the best choice for image quality. For a zoom lens to score 28 is pretty impressive, especially given the high resolution of the camera, where flaws caused by compromises in optical design are more obvious. At $1800 it is expensive though.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
The 70-200mm lenses are also very popular for Nikon D600/D610. This focal range covers a lot of requirements and is used regularly by photographers in most genres. The best lens tested on Nikon D600 are the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 and AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II. And the latest released Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR is also a great lens compared to the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G II, with a score of 26. This lens costs only $1399 – a good value for money option – as much as a lens costing over $1000 can be considered value for money.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 25 | ebay |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO Macro HSM II | 24 | ebay |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 APO EX D | 23 | ebay |
Best 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
The 70-300mm lenses are often seen as “kit lenses”. They are effectively cheap lenses that offer a decent focal length, but generally the compromises made in achieving the large focal range mean image quality suffers. Of the four lenses, the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED comes out as the top choice for two reasons – firstly, it has the highest sharpness score of the quartet, managing 12P-Mpix and secondly, because it features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction system. With such a long focal range, having VR is a real benefit in achieving sharp shots while handholding and so this lens makes the best choice.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED | 20 | ebay |
| Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | 20 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Telephoto Prime lenses for D600/D610
For the Telephoto Prime lenses, there are several great choice for Nikon D600/D610, see the list below.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 37 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR II | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
For Super Telephoto Zoom lenses, the best scored lens is Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM lens. Nikon 200-400mm f/4G, and new released Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G are another great lenses for D600/D610.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD | – | B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM | 19 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Zoom Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED | 17 | ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron 28-300 F3.5-6.3 XR I A | 16 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Ultra-Wide Prime Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
Four best Ultra-Wide Prime lenses are Sigma 20mm f/1.8, Samyang 14mm f/2.8, Zeiss 15mm f/2.8, and Zeiss 21mm f/2.8.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZF2 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF2 | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 14mm F2.8 EX Aspherical HSM | 19 | ebay |
Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
The new released Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A lens is the best wide-angle prime lens, which is beat all other wide-angle prime lenses for 3 points and more. Other recommended Nikon D600/D610 wide-angle prime lenses are Zeiss 35mm f/1.4(no AF), Samyang 35mm f/1.4, and AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 37 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | 34 | Amazon/B&H/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF2 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZF2 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
The best wide-angle zoom lens for Nikon D600/D610 is clear, that Nikon’s 14-24mm is the king of wide-angle zoom lens. For a cheaper price, you may try both the Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 PRO FX Nikon and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lenses.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM II | 17 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 12-24mm f4.5-5.6 EX DG | 17 | ebay |
Best Macro Lenses for Nikon D600/D610
Here are best macro lenses for the Nikon D600/D610. From the list, the best Macro lens for Nikon D600/D610 is from Zeiss: The Zeiss Makro Planar T 100mm f/2. The Nikon 105mm f/.8G Macro lens is well known lens, also one of the best choice for Nikon D600/D610.
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 36 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Lenses Price under $500 for Nikon D600/D610
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Prime Lenses | ||
| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | 40 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | 36 | Amazon/B&H/ebay |
| Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | 34 | Amazon/B&H/ebay |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Zoom Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED | 17 | ebay |
Best Lenses Price from $500 – $1,000 for Nikon D600/D610
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Prime Lenses | ||
| Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 37 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 30 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Lenses Price from $1,000 – $1,500 for Nikon D600/D610
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Prime Lenses | ||
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZF2 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 31 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | 29 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | 26 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | 23 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED | 22 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Lenses Price from $1,500 – $2,000 for Nikon D600/D610
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Prime Lenses | ||
| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | 40 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 36 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 34 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF2 | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | 28 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 25 | ebay/UK/DE |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
Best Lenses Price Over $2,000 for Nikon D600/D610
| Lens | DxOMark Score | Check Price Now |
| Prime Lenses | ||
| AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 37 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR | 33 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 32 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2 | 25 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 27 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | 24 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | 21 | Amazon/B&H/Adorama/ebay |
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