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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

81.5 Score
50mmf/1.4Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 14-element optical design with three ED and one aspherical element delivers exceptional sharpness and suppresses aberrations even at its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. Its robust, weather-sealed metal build and smooth, ring-type HSM autofocus system offer a premium handling experience that belies its price point. This lens is best for portrait and studio photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who demand critical image quality and shallow depth of field control without the cost of first-party optics.

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Price £803
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR APS-C

73.2 Score
16-80mmf/2.8-4Nikon FIS
Why we recommend this ▼

The 16-80mm focal range and bright f/2.8-4 aperture make this a versatile 5x zoom, with Nano Crystal Coatings and four ED elements controlling flare and aberrations effectively. Its compact 59g build and 4-stop VR stabilization enable sharp handheld shooting across a 24-120mm equivalent field of view. This lens is best for street and travel photographers using Nikon DX bodies who need a single, high-quality walkaround zoom.

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Price £974
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