As one of the best options that delivers great value for money in the full-frame camera category, the Nikon D610 is a popular choice for both professional and amateur photography enthusiasts. Featuring an array of impressive shooting capabilities, this sleekly designed and comfortable camera dishes out excellent photo performance and quality.

When used along with the right lens, your portfolio of photographs instantly raises to another level of creativity. This is the reason why it is also important to learn what type of lens functions impeccably with your camera.

To help you maximize the shooting potential of the Nikon D610, we list down the best lenses for Nikon D610.

Best Lenses for Nikon D610 – Overview

Best ‘All-in-one’ lenses (Standard Zoom) 

Nikon 24­-70mm f/2.8

Weight: 31.7 oz.
Max aperture: f/2.8
Type: All-in-One lens

A true winner when seen from a visual perspective. Based on the kind of quality images it produces, the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 is a popular all-in-one lens and the company’s top mid-range zoom lens. Capturing sharp and vibrant images throughout its entire zoom range, it operates with accurate and quick autofocus but comes a little heavy on the bag. Photographers who are used to carrying extra lens on their bags though, don’t mind the extra ounce it packs and find this lens an over-all versatile travel lens fit for everyday use.

Pros:

• Versatile lens that produces sharp images
• Fast f/2.8 aperture
• Quick and accurate autofocus

Cons:

• Slightly heavier than most lenses

Nikon 28­-300mm f/3.5­-5.6 VR

Weight: 28.2 oz.
Max aperture: f/3.5­-5.6
Type: All-in-One lens

A reliable choice that delivers amazing value for an FX lens, the Nikon 28-300mm provides an all-around function that meets most photographers’ requirements for an all-in-one lens. An improved version of DX format camera lenses 18-200mm and the 18-300mm, this VR model was designed primarily for FX. ike most zoom lenses, it suffers minimal distortion at both ends. Good thing though, the Nikon D610 possess an automatic distortion control mode. Capturing sharp images and top-notch quality photographs over-all, the Nikon 28-300mm VR comes highly recommended despite of its shortcoming as a wide-angle lens for a 28mm. Most would point out that this lens is not built for extensive landscape shots, but weighing the good and the bad, one can’t deny its impressiveness.

Pros:

• Captures sharp and top-notch images
• Versatile lens delivering value for money
• Nikon VRII Image stabilization

Cons:

• Minimal distortion at both ends
• Lacks extensive landscape coverage at 28mm

Nikon 24­-120mm f/4

Weight: 25.12 oz.
Max aperture: f/4
Type: All-in-One lens

While its predecessor, the Nikon 24-85mm lens is already considered a good walk-around lens, this lens with a longer zoom range promises even better results. The added 35mm delivers an amazing shooting range for portrait and street photographers, by covering the range from medium telephoto to wide-angle. This lens is also armed with a quick autofocus and a vibration reduction features that allow you to capture sharper images than the aforementioned 24-85mm lens. Over-all a great performing lens that comes with slight drawbacks, such as its 23 ounces weight which is heavier than most. A maximum aperture of f/4 is obviously lacking when shooting in low-light conditions. That said, the over-all gifts of this lens prove to be more effective than its shortcomings. 

Pros:

• Extends focal range from wide-angle to medium range telephoto
• Captures sharp images
• Fast and accurate auto-focus

Cons:

• f/4 maximum aperture
• A bit on the heavy side

Best Telephoto lenses

Nikon 70­-300mm f/4.5-­5.6

Weight: 26.24 oz.
Max aperture: f/4.5-­5.6
Type: Telephoto lens

This lens comes out of the box with a huge range and is considered as one of the best in the Nikon FX lens line-up. With a comparable zoom range of 105-450mm on DX cameras, this lens, when used along with the Nikon D610 combines a powerful tool to photograph the great outdoors with a capability of zooming into an astounding distance. The main drawback of this lens is the maximum f/4.5 aperture, which makes it more difficult to use in low light conditions. This lens does have a vibration reduction feature which helps a little, but photographers who always shoot in near-dark environment should consider the pricier Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8.

Pros:

• Affordable price
• Huge zoom range
• Great for outdoor photography

Cons:

• Softness at both ends
• Maximum aperture is f/4.5

Nikon 70­200mm f/4

Weight: 29.3 oz.
Max aperture: f/4
Type: Telephoto lens

An affordable option from buying the more expensive Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8, the f/4 version is a terrific lens for most shooting conditions but obviously, the maximum f/4 aperture comes as a knack on its over-all capabilities. It has vibration reduction and carries itself well except for low-light environment. Paired with the Nikon D610, this lens instantly becomes a real quality accompaniment to your photography gigs.

Pros:

• Excellent optical quality
• Portable, lightweight and versatile

Cons:

• Maximum aperture is f/4

Best Wide Angle Lenses

Nikon 16­-35mm f/4

Weight: 27.9 oz.
Max aperture: f/4
Type: Wide angle lens

Even if most photographers agree that the Nikon 14-24mm is at the top of the wide angle lens ladder, it is hard to set-aside the powerful features and usability of the Nikon 16-35mm f/4 lens. This lens is lighter, cheaper and covers additional focal lengths than the 14-24mm, although its maximum aperture of f/4 sets it aback. Avoiding the comparison, this lens is arguably an effective and high quality wide-angle zoom lens that if paired with the Nikon D610, will allow you more opportunities at shooting amazing images of landscape, indoor architecture details and a lot more. 

Pros:

• Highly dependable wide angle lens
• Covers more focal lengths compared to others
• Delivers great value for money

Cons:

• Maximum aperture is f/4

Nikon 14­-24mm f/2.8

Weight: 34.24 oz.
Max aperture: f/2.8
Type: Wide angle lens

Regarded as the top wide angle lens of Nikon and all of the FX format cameras, this lens produces stunning, razor sharp photographers with very minimal distortion. Unlike the Nikon 16-35mm f/4, this lens has a maximum aperture of f/2.8, making it a great lens to use on low-light shooting conditions. The only thing that could make you think twice about buying this wide angle lens is the hefty price tag that goes near the area of $2,000. Terrific on all fronts but as expected, it doesn’t come cheap. 

Pros:

• High performance wide-angle lens
• Great on all fronts
• Best wide angle lens for the FX format

Cons:

• Hefty price tag

Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon

Weight: 21.12 oz.
Max aperture: f/2.8
Type: Wide angle lens

The first lens on our list that didn’t came from Nikon but certainly can hold its ground against some of the world’s best lens makers. The Zeiss 21m f/2.8 Distagon produces extremely clear and sharp images all throughout and all the way to the corners without causing any distortion. This lens is not for everyone though, as photographers who prefer an auto-focus lens are advised to choose from the Nikon 16-35mm or Nikon 14-24mm. For those who love using manual focus, then this lens comes as your best bet for a wide-angle lens.

Pros:

• Produces almost no distortions
• Great set of optics

Cons:

• A bit heavy at 21 ounces
• Manual focus

Best Portrait lenses (Fast Primes)

Nikon 35mm f/1.4

Weight: 21.12 oz.
Max aperture: f/1.4
Type: Portrait lens

A high-performance prime lens with f/1.4 maximum aperture that produces stunning visual bokeh and exemplary sharp images, it remains very reliable, even in low-light conditions. Everything about this lens points to a must-have, especially for users of Nikon D610. A huge drawback though, affects the wallet. The hefty price tag of this lens (built mostly on a plastic exterior) can make some photographers think twice about buying this lens. Definitely not for everyone, but for professional photographers who can afford investing in a great prime lens, this lens can pay dividends in the long run.

Pros:

• Exceptional image quality, sharpness and bokeh
• Maximum aperture of f/1.4
• Well suited for professional photographers

Cons:

• Expensive price tag

Nikon 50mm f/1.8

Weight: 15.5 oz.
Max aperture: f/1.8
Type: Portrait lens

From portraiture to sports photography, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 fast prime lens have proven over and over its greatness in helping produce sharp, clear and amazing images. One can’t just go wrong with this lens, it’s definitely one of the best lenses for nikon D610. If you aspire for more, you always choose the more expensive model: the Nikon 50mm f/1.4. But for most shooting needs, this prime lens will serve all your street walking, low-light, events and portrait photography needs.

Pros:

• Versatile Prime lens
• Produces amazing bokeh and sharp images
• Very affordable

Cons:

• Has difficulty focusing on closer subjects

Best Macro lens

Nikon AF­S VR Micro­ NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G

Weight: 27.84 oz.
Max aperture: f/2.8
Type: Macro lens

Specifically designed and engineered for macro and close-up photography, this lens appears versatile enough for every close distance photographic condition. This lens also features a new VRII vibration reduction technology that helps to greatly reduce camera shake. A Nano-Crystal coat with ED glass elements increases the quality of images by a mile. Minimal chromic aberrations and flaring may occur, but other than that it is hard to find any faults on this macro lens.

Pros:

• Versatile macro lens
• Fast, quiet and accurate focusing system
• One of the best lens in its category

Cons:

• Very minimal chronic aberrations and flaring