The best Nikon lenses

Designed exclusively for the APS-C Nikon DSLRs, such as the D3500, D7500 and D500, this ultra-wide to wide angle zoom gives you an equivalent focal range of 15-30mm. It comes with a variable aperture, 3.5-stop optical stabilisation and 3 aspherical elements. It may have a variable aperture, though for landscape shots, this won't be a problem and for the price this is an astonishingly sharp lens. Between f/5.6 and f/16 you'll capture bags of details in your shots, making it ideal for big prints and pixel-peepers!

Possibly the best bargain on this list, the 85mm f/1.8 gives you an ultra-fast aperture and some buttery, creamy smooth as silk bokeh thanks to the 9-rounded diaphragm blades. There's a Silent Wave Motor to power the AF system, aspherical and Extra-low Dispersion lens elements and compact design. If you're into portraits, this is must-have glass at a must-have price.

Paired with one of the ultra-sharp Z range of mirrorless Nikons, this ultra-wide to wide zoom lens gives you a fixed f/4 aperture, top class S-Line optical construction including anti-reflective Nano Crystal Coating and a near-silent focusing system. The glass is pretty close to perfection, picking up a huge amount of details in the centre and corners throughout the range. It's fast becoming a legendary landscape lens for the Z6 and Z7 and the 82mm filter thread makes it perfect for ND filters and filter holders.

Just coming in at the edge of the ultra-wide range, this 20mm gives you a super-fast f/1.8 aperture, 13 elements in 11 groups with Extra-low Dispersion and aspherical elements and Nano Crystal Coating. It's respectably light and reasonably compact and is not only ideal for landscapes, with a 77mm filter thread, but also a dream to capture astro shots.

Want something that pushes the boundaries? Need to capture action from a distance? The 500mm PF is an astonishing mix of razor-sharp glass and lightweight - yes, really - build. There's three Extra-low Dispersion elements and Nano Crystal Coating for excellent transmission, as well as fast and silent AF with a limiter switch, Phase Fresnel element to keep the size and weight down and four stops of image stabilisation - outstanding.

To round out the wider optics on this list, the 35mm f/1.8 S-Line is a belting piece of glass that is well deserving of some credit. It gives you the iconic focal length that's beloved by street and environmental portrait photographers, a wide textured focus ring and razor-sharp results at any aperture. Don't be fooled by the fact it's an f/1.8, it could be the best money you ever spend.

In terms of 24-70mm glass, Nikon has some excellent examples. Whether it's the DSLR alternative or the more affordable S-Line f/4 version you're sure to get pro-quality optics. However, it's the latest mirrorless version that really floats our boat. It comes with ARNEO and Nano Crystal Coating, a close focusing distance of 38cm and wide f/2.8 aperture. There's an OLED panel that give you a display of your current settings, as well as a control ring and customisable barrel-mounted function button. It's lightning fast in focusing terms and is one of the sharpest lenses on the market.

It's our last pick and oh boy, it's a good'un! An ultra-wide zoom with a fast fixedf/2.8 aperture, this is the one all the landscapers covet. It gives you one of the best performances of any ultra-wide zoom with three aspherical elements, a brace of extra low dispersion lenses and near-complete lack of any imperfections. The only thing you'll need to remember is the number for the hospital 'cuts and scrapes' department, because the sharpness here is off the chain.

Let's kick this off with one of the most iconic focal lengths in existence. This 50mm gives you an ultra-wide aperture, sharp images and creamy bokeh. There's a SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for nippy and accurate focusing and best of all, it works on both full-frame Nikons, as well as crop DX APS-C models too. The latter gives you a 35mm equivalent focal length of around 85mm - perfect for portraits.