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The top 10 Nikon lenses

With a history stretching back to the days of film SLRs, Nikon F-mount is a lens system with serious pedigree. While these days the limelight is hogged somewhat by Nikon’s flashy mirrorless Z-mount range, both systems have a lot to offer.

Also, thanks to the FTZ mount adapter that lets you use F-mount glass on a Z-series body with full functionality, it doesn’t have to be ‘one or the other’. Here are our picks – from the highest-spec pro optics to nifty budget lenses that are really worth the money.

Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

● Street price around £2,069

www.nikon.co.uk

The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is a premium ‘standard’ zoom with an f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range, weather-sealing and professional level build quality. Nikon has managed to

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