Nikon Df is one of the most popular retro style full frame Nikon DSLR. It was announced on November 5, 2013. The price for Nikon Df is not cheap, it is $2,746.95 for body only, and $2,996.95 for 50mm f/1.8G lens kit.
DxOMark has tested over 100 lenses for Nikon Df. Today, we are showing you recommended lenses for Nikon Df cameras. See below:
50mm Standard Prime Portrait | 85mm, 90mm, 105mm 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 Df
The 50mm portrait standard lenses are very popular. The Nikon Df with the new released Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 lens is a great kit, but this lens costs you $4,000, very expensive. Other than this lens, three best lenses are from Nikon and Zeiss – the Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G and Sigma 50mm f/1.4. The new announced Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art lens is another great lens you may consider.
| Lens | DxOMark | Check Price at |
| Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | – | Amazon |
| Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 | 38 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G | 28 | Amazon |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 28 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D | 28 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G | 28 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 27 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D | 25 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | 25 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Planar T 50mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 23 | Amazon |
Best 85mm -135mm prime lenses for Nikon Df
At 85-135mm lenses, the Zeiss Otus 1.4/85, Zeiss 135mm f/2 Sonnar T* lens, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G are your best choices. The Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF is a cheap lens with good image quality.
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| Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 APO Planar T* | 38 | Amazon |
| Zeiss APO Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZF.2 | 35 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | 35 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | 35 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF.2 | 32 | Amazon |
| Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | 32 | Amazon |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 30 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF | 28 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 28 | Amazon |
| Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 28 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D | 28 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 26 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO | 26 | Amazon |
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 25 | Amazon |
Best 24-70mm Standard Zoom Lenses for Nikon Df
If you are choosing a standard zoom lens, of course the best ones are Tamron 24-70mm lens and AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens.
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| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD | 26 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | 25 | Amazon |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM | 21 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] | 20 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED | 20 | Amazon |
Best 70-200mm Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon Df
Here are a list of best telephoto zoom lenses for Nikon Df cameras. Two of the top rated lenses are Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD and AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens.
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| Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | 27 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 26 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | 25 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED | 23 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 23 | Amazon |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 22 | Amazon |
Best 70-300mm Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon Df
Here are recommended 70-300mm lenses for Nikon Df.
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| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | 19 | Amazon |
| AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED | 19 | Amazon |
| Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | 18 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD | 18 | Amazon |
Best Telephoto Prime lenses for Df
For the Telephoto Prime lenses, there are several great choice for Nikon Df, see the list below.
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| AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 35 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR | 31 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 30 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR | 23 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR II | 22 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF | – | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR | – | Amazon |
Best Super Telephoto Zoom Lenses for Nikon Df
Here are some recommended telephoto zoom lenses for Nikon Df. The new announced Tamron SP 150-600mm lens is a great telephoto zoon lens for Nikon Df.
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| Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD | – | Amazon |
| Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM | 26 | Amazon |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | 23 | Amazon |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | 20 | Amazon |
| Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM | 18 | Amazon |
| AF Zoom Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED | 16 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | 16 | Amazon |
| Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR I A | 15 | Amazon |
Best Ultra-Wide Lenses for Nikon Df
The best ultra-wide prime lens for Nikon Df is Zeiss 15mm f/2.8, the cheap Sigma 20mm f1.8 lens is also a good choice for Nikon Df.
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| Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2 | 24 | Amazon |
| Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG ASP RF | 23 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 21mm f/2.8 ZF2 | 21 | Amazon |
| Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Aspherical | 21 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D | 22 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 18mm f/3.5 ZF2 | 20 | Amazon |
Best Wide-angle Prime Lenses for Nikon Df
The best Wide-angle lens for Nikon Df is Sigma 35mm f/1.4 art lens, even better than Zeiss 25mm f/2 lens and AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED lens.
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| Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 34 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF2 | 31 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | 30 | Amazon |
| Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | 30 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G | 29 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | 29 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 28mm f/2 ZF2 | 26 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D | 23 | Amazon |
Best Wide-angle Zoom Lenses for Nikon Df
Of course the best wide-angle zoom lens for Nikon Df is AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8 lens. The cheap AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G is also a good lens for Nikon Df.
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| AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | 25 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | 23 | Amazon |
| Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX | 21 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | 21 | Amazon |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 19 | Amazon |
| Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM II | 16 | Amazon |
Best Macro Lenses for Nikon Df
The best macro lens for Nikon Df is Zeiss macro 100mm f/2, another good choice macro lens for Nikon Df is AF-S 105mm f/2.8G macro lens.
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| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 32 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 28 | Amazon |
| Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 28 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 27 | Amazon |
| Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro | 27 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO | 26 | Amazon |
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro | 25 | Amazon |
Best Lenses Price under $500 for Nikon Df
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| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | 35 | Amazon |
| Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF | 32 | Amazon |
| Samyang 35mm F1.4 AS UMC | 30 | Amazon |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 28 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G | 28 | Amazon |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] | 20 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | 19 | Amazon |
Best Lenses Price from $500 – $1,000 for Nikon Df
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| Prime Lenses | ||
| Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM A | 34 | Amazon |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 30 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.8G | 29 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G | 28 | Amazon |
| Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | 28 | Amazon |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | 23 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 23 | Amazon |
| Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX | 21 | Amazon |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 IF EX DG HSM | 21 | Amazon |
Best Lenses Price from $1,000 – $1,500 for Nikon Df
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| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/2 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon |
| AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D IF | 28 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 50mm f/2 ZF2 | 27 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 26 | Amazon |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | 27 | Amazon |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD | 26 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | 25 | Amazon |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 22 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR | 21 | Amazon |
| AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED | 20 | Amazon |
Best Lenses Price from $1,500 – $2,000 for Nikon Df
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| AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G | 35 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 | 32 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF2 | 31 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF2 | 29 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | 29 | Amazon |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | 25 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | 25 | Amazon |
| AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | 19 | Amazon |
Best Lenses Price Over $2,000 for Nikon Df
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| Prime Lenses | ||
| Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 | 38 | Amazon |
| Zeiss APO Sonnar T* 135mm f/2 ZF.2 | 35 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 35 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR | 31 | Amazon |
| AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 30 | Amazon |
| AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | 30 | Amazon |
| Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/15 ZF.2 | 24 | Amazon |
| Zoom Lenses | ||
| AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 26 | Amazon |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | 23 | Amazon |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | 20 | Amazon |
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