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Best Astrophotography Lenses for Nikon F

Astrophotography lenses for Nikon F covers 38 lenses in the Lens Arena database, spanning 14–35 mm. List and launch prices run from about $199 to $2,399. Releases span 1995 to 2026.

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Our picks

From manufacturer specs
PickLensKey figureWhy
BrightestNikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4sf/1.4Brightest maximum aperture here at f/1.4, and the lightest of the f/1.4 lenses at 399 g.
LightestYongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0150 gLightest here at 150 g, 55 g less than the next lightest (Nikon Nikkor AF 35 mm f/2D).
Best for APS-C bodiesSamyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CSf/2.0Brightest lens here designed for APS-C, at f/2.0, about 24 mm full-frame equivalent.
Best third-partySigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG HSMf/1.4Brightest lens here from a third-party maker (Sigma), at f/1.4.
NewestVenus Optics LAOWA Aksen 17.5 mm f/1.7 5-10x Ultra Macro APOJul 2026The most recent release here, from Jul 2026.
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Sample frames from the top lenses

One frame per lens
Photo taken with the Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s by Scott Micciche – Belts
Nikon Nikkor MF 35 mm f/1.4s by Scott Micciche
Photo taken with the Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 by tetsuo5 – Nakamura/Yokohama#47
Yongnuo YN 35 mm f/2.0 by tetsuo5
Photo taken with the Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS by oldTor – Fireplace matches. Wide Angle Close Up. UVIVF
Samyang 16mm F2 ED AS UMC CS by oldTor
Photo taken with the Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG HSM by safak karaoz – 310
Sigma A 24 mm f/1.4 DG HSM by safak karaoz
Photo taken with the Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM by SamppaV – Color blasted by Northern Lights
Sigma A 14 mm f/1.8 DG HSM by SamppaV
Photo taken with the Sigma A 20 mm f/1.4 DG HSM by Anthony Desruelles – L'éclusier n'y habite plus...
Sigma A 20 mm f/1.4 DG HSM by Anthony Desruelles
Photo taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20 mm f/1.8G ED by blp photographies – Mare à Poules d'Eau
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 20 mm f/1.8G ED by blp photographies
Photo taken with the Tokina AT-X PRO SD 14-20 mm f/2 (IF) DX by @Gil.Aegerter / @the.klahini – High in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Tokina AT-X PRO SD 14-20 mm f/2 (IF) DX by @Gil.Aegerter / @the.klahini
Photo taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24 mm f/1.4G ED by AlbySem – Pascoli
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24 mm f/1.4G ED by AlbySem
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How we chose

Lenses of 35 mm or wider (full-frame equivalent) at f/2 or brighter. Picks come from manufacturer specifications: the brightest maximum aperture, the lowest weight, APS-C and third-party options, and the most recent release. We do not rank on sharpness, bokeh or autofocus, because we have no test data for them. Use the sample frames and video reviews on each lens page to judge those.

All 38 astrophotography lenses for Nikon F

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