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Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 100mm

64.3 Macro Score
100-400mmf/40Nikon ZISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Featuring an f/4.5-5.6 aperture across its 100-400mm zoom range, 5-stop Vibration Reduction, and optics with six Super ED and two ED elements, this lens delivers sharp handheld telephoto performance. Inner Balance technology stabilizes the center of gravity for smooth gimbal tracking, while a 0.38x maximum magnification ratio enables near-macro detail. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need flexible handheld reach and for landscape shooters valuing edge-to-edge sharpness.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S 100mm lens

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Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm

52.9 Macro Score
500mmf/32Nikon FISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

A Phase Fresnel element and magnesium alloy build shrink this 500mm prime to just 3.2 lbs, enabling handheld shooting with 4-stop Vibration Reduction. Its Nano Crystal Coat and three ED elements deliver high contrast and sharpness across the frame, even wide open at f/5.6. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a lightweight, full-frame super-telephoto for extended field use.

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Nikon NIKKOR 20082 500mm lens
Price £2,747
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Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm

31.9 Macro Score
85mmf/32Nikon F
Why we recommend this ▼

The 85mm focal length combined with +/- 8.5° tilt and +/- 11.5mm shift provides precise perspective and focus plane control for full-frame F-mount bodies. Its Nano Crystal Coating suppresses flare while the 1:2 macro capability and 390mm minimum focus distance enable detailed close-up work without distortion. This manual focus lens is best for product and tabletop photographers who need to correct converging lines and control depth of field in-camera.

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Nikon PC-E Micro-NIKKOR 85mm f/2.8D 85mm lens
Price £2,399
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