Here are the best lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras according to Dpreview:
Best lenses for Nikon APS-C (DX) DSLR cameras
- Best kit lens replacement: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
- Best prime/single focal length lens: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art
- Best wide-angle zoom lens: Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
- Best telephoto zoom lens: Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G VR
- Best portrait lens: Nikon 50mm f/1.4G
- Best macro lens: Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art
- Best travel zoom lens: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Best lenses for Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras
- Best standard zoom lens: Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG OS HSM Art
- Best prime/single focal length lens: Tamron SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
- Best wide-angle zoom lens: Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Best telephoto zoom lens: Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR
- Best portrait lens: Nikon 85mm f/1.4G
- Best macro lens: Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
- Best travel zoom lens: Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR