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The D3x and D3s are big bricks— but outstanding DSLRs.
  • Nikon D800 $3,000
    36 megapixels, with anti-aliasing filter. Coming in late March 2012 for REVIEW.
  • Nikon D800E $3,300
    36 megapixels, WITHOUT anti-aliasing filter. Coming in April 2012 for REVIEW.
  • Nikon D4 $6,000
    Coming in April 2012 for REVIEW.
  • Nikon D3S $5,200
    As of 2011, the world’s finest DSLR in terms of per-pixel image quality and high ISO performance.
  • Nikon D3X $8,000
    As of 2011, the world’s finest DSLR in terms of image resolution + image quality.
  • Nikon D700 $2,700
    Workhorse camera with excellent high-ISO capabilities and relatively compact form factor.
  • Nikon DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece for D3, D2 & D1 Series, D700 $38
    A great aid for manual focus.
  • Nikon DSLR camera bodies and kits (D90, D3100, D7000, D5100, D300s, etc) SEARCH
    ALL Nikon DSLR bodies.
  • Nikon Nikon DK-19 Rubber Eyecup for D3, D2 Series, D700 $8
    Keeps stray light out.
  • Nikon MC-30 Remote Trigger Release $57
    Keep those pictures sharp by avoiding camera movement.
  • Nikon MC-36 Remote Trigger Release with intervalometer, timers, etc $127
    Keep those pictures sharp by avoiding camera movement.

Rebates and Bundles

Deals.
  • B&H Photo REBATES AND PROMOTIONS SEARCH
    Varies regularly.
  • Nikon DSLR Kits (D90, D3100, D7000, D5100, D300s, etc) SEARCH
     

Nikon Lenses

Nikon makes superb lenses. Choose a zoom for fast-paced work, or flexible shooting, or fixed focal length (prime) lens for low light versatility and increased background blur potential. See also photo tips.
  • Nikon 24mm f/1.4G $1,999
    Outstanding fast prime lens.
  • Nikon 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E Nikkor $1,979
    Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective.
  • Nikon 35mm f/1.4G $1,650
    Outstanding fast prime lens.
  • Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX $197
    Fst prime lens for DX sensor cameras.
  • Nikon 45mm f/2.8 PC-E $1,899
    Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective.
  • Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS manual focus lens $700
    Nikon’s fastest lens, classic design with an unusual image rendition.
  • Nikon 50mm f/1.4G $440
    Outstanding fast prime lens.
  • Nikon 50mm f/1.8 II $119
    Entry level but very good standard lens. Highly recommended first prime lens for those using a slow kit-lens zoom.
  • Nikon 50mm f/1.8G $217
    High performance normal lens.
  • Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro-Nikkor $560
    Outstanding all-around normal lens and macro lens. I use mine for product photography.
  • Nikon 85mm f/1.4G $1,700
    Outstanding fast prime lens.
  • Nikon 85mm f/1.8G $500
    Sure to be a favorite lens!
  • Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC-E PC-Micro-Nikkor $1,829
    Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective.
  • Nikon 105mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor $1,069
    Unusual defocus control lens — get one while they’re still made.
  • Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR macro lens $899
    High quality macro lens. Less good at infinity focus.
  • Nikon 135mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor $1,390
    Unusual defocus control lens — get one while they’re still made.
  • Nikon 200mm f/2.0 G ED VR II super-tele $5,819
    Outstanding fast prime lens.
  • Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G zoom lens $1,997
    World’s finest ultra wide angle zoom.
  • Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G zoom lens $1,887
    Nikon’s finest mid-range zoom.
  • Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II zoom lens $2,397
    Outstanding and fast telephoto zoom. Must-have.
  • Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II zoom lens $6,999
    A bit hard to shoot well, but a good performer overall.

Zeiss ZF.2 Lenses for Nikon F Mount

All these lenses are examined in detail in the Guide to Zeiss ZF/ZE Lenses. Zeiss lenses are ideal for video work.
  • Zeiss CZ T* Circular Polarizing filters SEARCH
    For Zeiss lenses (or any brand). Circular polarizer works on all cameras.
  • Zeiss UV T* filters SEARCH
    For Zeiss lenses (or any brand).
  • Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,395
    Ultra wide (!), most users should prefer the better corrected the 21mm Distagon first.
  • Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,843
    Brilliant performer even wide open. Exceptional level of correction. No better lens in this focal length.
  • Zeiss 25mm f/2 Distagon T* ZF.2 Lens $1,699
    Outstanding new design.
  • Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,004
    Personal favorite even though it is not technically as well corrected. Wonderful contrast and color wide open. Fantastic for shooting at dusk.
  • Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,283
    Brilliant moderate wide! Moderate field curvature, but best of the 28mm f/2 lenses.
  • Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T ZF.2 lens $1,843
    Outstanding bokeh, truly world class in all respects. Highly recommended, but big and heavy.
  • Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,117
    Wonderful lens, great all-around choice, and much smaller and lighter than the 35/1.4.
  • Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 lens $725
    Very compact, brilliant images, some distortion, very active bokeh at f/1.4.
  • Zeiss 50mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* ZF.2 lens $1,283
    Versatile normal lens with lovely bokeh. Some field curvature at edges/corners.
  • Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 lens $1,283
    Classic portrait lens with almost an embossed look when shot wide open. Not corrected for close focusing, classic look for portraits.
  • Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* ZF.2 lens $1,843
    A reference lens against which few lenses compare.
  • Zeiss Zeiss ZF.2 SLR 5-Lens BUNDLE $6,063
    Five fast Zeiss primes with carrying case at signficant cost savings: 21/28/35/50/85

Other Lenses for Nikon F Mount

Sigma and Voigtlander make some optically attractive lenses for Nikon.
  • Voigtlander Color Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL-II Aspherical Manual Focus Lens $550
    Virtually flare-free pancake ultra-wide.
  • Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II Manual Focus Lens $449
    Pancake lens for Nikon.
  • Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens $499
    Low vignetting, nice bokeh.
  • Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II Manual Focus Lens for Nikon AIS $449
    Very sharp, beautiful bokeh.
  • Voigtlander 90mm F/3.5 SL II APO-Lanthar $549
    Superlative sharpness corner to corner, no color errors.

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