My "ULTIMATE" NIKON Full Frame Lens Kit

My "ULTIMATE" Nikon Full Frame Lens Kit
I own a lot of NIKON lenses and wanted to share with you what I think makes up My "ULTIMATE" full frame lens kit.
Whether your own the Nikon D5, D4s, D4, D3s, Df, D810, D800, D750 or D610 these are the lenses I think make up the Ultimate Nikon Lens Kit.
If I was to travel the world and could only take a handful of lenses I would take the Hebrew Trinity plus one.
Nikon 14-24 2.8
Nikon 24-70 2.8 VR
Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR II
Nikon 300 F4 PF
With these three lenses I could shoot anything anywhere at any time. If I needed to do video or stills I would be covered from 14-300mm.
But if I could take more lenses I would add the Nikon 105 F1.4 which is an absolutely INSANE piece of glass.
What are some of your go to lenses on the Nikon side?
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[@E_Ten]

Rick from pawn stars: Best I can do is $20.

[@R2X2Z]

My lens kit with my D810 beast! All prime 28 1.4D, 50 1.4G and 85 1.4G. Zooms: 16-35 f/4VR, 24-70 f/2.8V1, 70-200 f/2.8 V2 - all 77mm ;)

[@darkspeed62]

Nice! I didn't realise they were all 77mm. That's handy! I have 85 and 50 in the 1.8G which means they're different filter sizes unfortunately.

[@othales6325]

@@darkspeed62 can you give me a short review about 50mm f1.8g, is it any better than the 1.4g version? Thanks

[@DSG0805]

So basically buy the most expensive lens in every category?

[@ripmcgrip273]

he did say it was the "ultimate"

[@journeyquest1]

Hey granny paid for them.....

[@DirectorsGarage]

The 50mm 1.4 is essential in my kit. It's the ultimate walking around lens. Small, sharp lightweight, and fast. I carry the 24-70 and the 70-200 VR (mine is a Version 1), and I usually pack an old 17-35 for landscapes because I don't want to shell out for the 14-24 until I need it, and I have an old (really old!) 105mm macro that works just fine (I've shot a bunch of product with it, it's still a sweet lens). I rent everything else. Would love to add 2 primes-- the 24 and 85 and a tilt-shift.

[@crazy-eyewoodguy4489]

The only one I would add would be the 135 F2 DC. I freaking love it!

[@ChipLinck]

I have the 105 F2 DC, and I love it as well.

[@LandonWard]

I currently have a Sigma Art 24mm 1.4, Nikkor 50mm 1.4, and Nikkor 105mm 2.8. For wedding and couple session stuff, that's all I need.

[@musiccfreakk1996Be]

hello!! I am looking into doing event photography. I have a 35mm lens, and a 50mm (but manual focus) (and a standard lens I don't like using lol).. what would you say is a must have? I had a D3000 camera, looking into buying a D750

[@georgemarin2874]

105 mm f1.4 and 24-70 mm f 2.8 is my kit and next it’s 14-24 mm f 2.8 all thats with ftz 2 and nikon Z6 ii! Works great !

[@alphonsusdeodatus5522]

For me, dream (but affordable) kit is D500, Sigma 18-35 and 50-100 f/1.8, and 10.5mm DX fisheye. D850 with 14-24 f/2.8, 24-70 f/2.8 VR, 70-200 GII (not E), and Sigma 60-600. Covered from 14-600 + fisheye. Add SB-910 and tripod/monopod.

[@davidlewis726]

Next time you're throwing some Nikon glass throw some this way :)

[@wesamsaka2437]

😂😂😂😂

[@davidlewis726]

Mute point for a realist, major issue for a pedant.

[@pez---]

"moot" :P

[@tayadulcich6545]

I'm hoping that was a joke and you didn't actually throw it. there are may of us who can only dream of having nice glass like you.

[@brianwillert2833]

It looked like a Coffee mug

[@kellytrimble4120]

Ya know, I have always been partial to the little dinky Nikon 50mm 1.8 lens. It is not the best lens, and there are better 50mm lenses, but as part of a kit, for the money and weight, it is one of the best lenses out there. I bought mine retail a few years ago for $ 100, you can get used ones on ebay for probably $ 75, it weighs less than the lens cap on some of the other lenses you list, and it is amazingly sharp for what it is. A lot of people don't shoot in the 50mm focal length range because they are either trying to get a whole scene with a wider angle lens or they are shooting people using 85, 105, 135 etc, or they are shooting sports with a longer lens. But I find that whenever I shoot a small static object, 50mm is just what I need. Most people will try to shoot such items with the same lens they use to shoot people and it gives an unwanted technical or isometric look to the photo. I've almost always had the 50mm 1.8 in my bag, and I seem to use it more than a lot of other lenses.

[@marchofnature636]

14-24, 24-70, 80-400 (or 70-200 if you need 2.8) is enough in my opinion for the higher level enthusiast. it has enough range for just about anything, except for macros which you might wanna get a macro lens as well (before I get yelled at, this probably isn't enough for professionals. I am an enthusiast at the moment and this suits all my needs)

[@BenjaminSow]

Actually love how you have the yellow shirt on for the Nikon video and red shirt on for the Canon one

[@glennburch1081]

New to DSLR (Used to shoot manual Nikons, got out of the game, now back in with DSLR). My target is wildlife, birds mostly. Chose the D500 with the 200-500 5.6. For everything else, I just purchased the 17-55mm 2.8G, and plan on purchasing the 70-200mm f2.8E FL ED .VRII. For right now this is what the budget allows. Got a lot to learn and I am very, very grateful to the experts out there with uTube channels. TY, TY, TY. A great starting point to help me get off the ground with DSLR.

[@khanscombe619]

I'm updating mine. Getting a 14-24 / 2.8 have the older 28-70 / 2.8 to the the 24-70 & the 70-200 / 2.8 & the 200-500 / 4 which. I still have the old D 1.4 (28, 50, 85) the 28 is my fave old school indoor close wide

[@Orholam5]

I absolutely love my 135 f/2 DC for portraits, super sharp, incredible bokeh (plus the bokeh control)

[@magnusclaesson5843]

Yellow shirt for Nikon and red for Canon, love it! :)

[@johnhernlund539]

I shoot a lot of film and love older SLRS (F-series). Right now I prefer lenses with aperture rings for maximum compatibility with both older SLRs and newer DSLRs. (Though lenses like the new 105/1.4 tempt me to break with this tradition.) With these limitations (basically AF-D series) the Nikon ultimate would include the zoom trinity: 17-35/2.8D* 28-70/2.8D* 80-200/2.8D* And then a bunch of primes: 28/1.4D 35/2D* 50/1.4D* (Must-have for slower film) 60/2.8D-Micro* 85/1.4D 105/2DC* 135/2DC 180/2.8D* 200/4D-Micro* 300/2.8D or 300/4D* (still much smaller than the f/2.8) The main drawbacks of these lenses are: (1) Mainly screwdriver AF (slow) (2) No VR (3) Older coatings/elements (4) Newer versions can be sharper The advantages of these lenses are: (1) Fully compatible with all Nikon SLRs (2) Tougher build quality (3) No AF-S motor to burn out (longevity) (4) Usable with alt setups (such as bellows) *These are ones I actually own and use regularly

[@Spock105]

Nikkor 135 DC f2 - Nikkor 80-200mm D f2.8 - Tokina 100mm macro f2.8 - Nikkor 20mm f1.8 - Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 - Voightlander 58mm f1.4 - Zeiss 85mm f1.4 - Zeiss 35mm f2

[@ericlarbouillat]

Read the title MY as 1st Word and NIKON not another brand.

[@musick777]

How to make it on Fro's top lenses list: -Only consider "sharpness" and no other lens aspect -Believe that newer is always better -Believe that more expensive is always better -Believe that wider aperture is always better And then you have a winner!

[@Penta_Penguin_237]

Actually when you have all these parameter checked you most likely have a better lens

[@DustinFrancis]

I love my lineup...14-24 f/2.8, 24 f/1.4G, 35 f/1.4G, 58 f/1.4G, 85 f/1.4G, 105 f/1.4E, 70-200 f/2.8 VR II.

[@dalewatkins9889]

Wow, that's a lot of $$ in lenses! For those of us dabbling in Photography as a hobby truly don't need such a lineup, but I already have the 70-200mm, prefer the 16-35mm F/4 for my needs, and would like the 105 F/1.4 one day. I use my Tamron 150-600 G2 for most longer distance use or the 35-300 F/4 which is on my camera 80% of the time as it's just so versatile.

[@TeeZzZee]

where is the canon link?

[@yousefal-nassar7279]

I feel like it is about time we have a new “ultimate lens line-up” video for the mirrorless era, aince there are more Z mount lenses now ;)

[@Aliquot1914]

My kit? Nikon D850, Zeiss Planar 85mm f/1.4 manual focus, Nikon 105mm f/2 DC * Defocus Control*, Zeiss APO Sonnar 135mm f/2 manual focus, Nikon 180mm f/2.8 AF-D, Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-D, Sigma 15mm f/2.8 DG EX Fisheye and purchasing a Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S to attach Nikon TC 1.7XE11 AF-S converter for wildlife. Best of the best

[@AndyMoranPhoto]

Hahaha 3:03 well that was unexpected! I wish I had that thermos so I could mess with unsuspecting folks around me

[@leaedwards4581]

We get it, you have money...

[@Eriknymanphotography]

I'm surprised you didn't include the "cult classic" 105 F2 DC

[@glambike]

Nikon 16-35 F4 Vr is a wonderful lens. The 14-24 is sharper on the edges at 16 wide open but other than that it is the same or even more practical.

[@nicodimus2222]

35mm f1.8G, 85mm f1.8G, 200-500 f5.6.

[@musiccfreakk1996Be]

I have the 35mm too, absolutely love this lens, I love the frame, colors, light, and get way better compositions than with the standard lens. Also have a 50mm but I don't use it much because it has a manual focus only

[@KoriMoncur]

Where's the link for the Ultimate Canon lenses?

[@willt3791]

Just go on amazon and sort price highest to low, pretty sire thats how be made this list

[@akaidekliin]

id like to see a nice 5 min portrait with your 105 1.4:-)

[@alrivas84]

Those are some aspirational lens goals right there. I am just staring out and the only full frame lens I own is a Nikon 24-105mm f/4. I have been doing research on which one would be the next one to get. I am currently a novice but with dreams of going professional eventually.

[@stevengeorges9046]

Nikon 200-400mm f4. This is my favorite lens. A little (but not much) heavier than the 300mm f2.8, but if you are shooting on a monopod with a high ISO capable camera, this is the lens that fits what I shoot for a living.

[@nchomeier]

Considering coming wrist injuries my "hopefully not" ultimate lightweight Nikon journalism kit: 2 x D500 (yes I know it's a crop camera), 12-24 f/4 DX, 24mm f/1.8G, 35mm f/1.8G, 58mm f/1.4G NOCT, 85mm f/1.8G and the 300mm f/4 PF VR. The 24mm and the 58mm would propably be mounted on their respective cameras 90 percent of the time. Classic journalism/reportage setup if you ask me. Alternatively switch the D500 with the D750 and the 12-24 with a 20mm f1.8G. That would be it for me. Maybe throw in the 105 Micro Nikkor for good measure.

[@Here0s0Johnny]

my favorite travel kit is way cheaper and lighter: x 18-35mm f3.5-4.5 *G* (cheaper, lighter, extremely sharp, you usually don't need f/2.8 when shooting wide angle) x 50mm f/1.8 (or 1.4 (or 1.2) for low light) x 105mm f/2.8 macro (macro and tele) x carbon tripod if i wanted zooms, i'd also take the 24-70 and the 70-200, but for wide-angle, i'd use the much lighter 18-35mm.

[@ArthurSpooner007]

Same minus the 105 plus 85mm 1.8 nikkor

[@Here0s0Johnny]

ArthurSpooner007 don't know that lens. f/1.8 is great... but it comes down to personal taste. the advantage of the 105mm would be the greater focal length and the macro capabilities, which i like. maybe, i'd replace the 50mm with your 85mm.

[@ArthurSpooner007]

For travel I use the 18-35 and the 85mm 1.8 nikkor only. Both lightweight and super sharp. In General i also have the Sigma 35mm art for environmental portraiture, the 50mm 1.8 nikkor, the 70-300 nikkor Tele for daylight, finally the nikkor 24-70 2.8 for events. Only lens I still want is the tamron 70-200 vc 2.8 for low light. I bought most lenses used. I highly recommend the 85mm it's a beast.

[@JagImaging]

I really love my 24-120 vr lens.. For the events I cover its a great range and super sharp.

[@dalewatkins9889]

My 28-300mm VR rarely ever leaves my camera...it's just so versatile!

[@Evan-tj1te]

24-70mm 2.8 and 70-200mm 2.8 are all I need!

[@fedvvvv]

I shoot film and I keep it light weight. I can't lug around 5 kilos of glass when I want to go out and casually shoot. Nikon N90s Nikon 24mm f2.8 AF-D Nikon 50mm f1.4 AF-D Helios 44-2 58mm f2 Nikon 300mm ff AF-D And when I want to mess around with some creative portraits: Lomography Petzval 80.5mm f/1.9 MKII with Bokeh control Simple. Affordable. Easy to carry.

[@ricohorton]

My Hebrew trinity trio is Z 14-24 f2.8 S, Z 24-120mm //F4S, and Z 100-400 /4.5-5.6 S

[@jimmyhii3]

i love how you wore a yellow shirt for this, and a red shirt for the canon video!

[@stevengotz]

I would have to add my 200-500mm f/5.6 which gets me shots at the zoo that I just couldn't get otherwise.

[@intrinsequementsec1231]

The end was just huge ! 😂😂 tu regale mon gars 👍🏻

[@klangr4usch]

20mm 1.8, 35 1.4 , 50 1.4 , 85 1.4 , 135 2.0, 70-200 2.8

[@vtrmcs]

I shoot architecture professionally. The 14-24 is an absolute masterpiece. Aside from my PC-E lenses, it's my most used lens by far. Razor sharp even wide open and incredibly versatile. I would recommend it to anyone, without hesitation. Only thing I disagree with, well, sort of, is the 105 macro. It's very good but unless you're very seriously into macro, the Sigma is much better value and incredibly sharp also, perhaps just losing out a tiny fraction to the Nikkor.

[@panatela001]

My go-to's: 28-70 2.8 and 80-200 2.8. I love D Series lenses! Built like tanks and 1/3 the price!

[@mystupidfacebook]

Used to say that too but the d series are slow to focus... At the end of the day i had to get the 70-200 Tamron G2 for faster focusing and sold all my D series lenses

[@musiccfreakk1996Be]

I don't have lenses like these, my only new one bought from the story and not secondhand is a 35mm, and I LOVE the frame way more than the standard lens (that is somewhere in the 100MM? I don't remember).... What do you use these lenses for?

[@FrankEmil007]

I had the 35mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 14-24mm 2.8, 24-70 2.8 (first edtion), 70-200mm 2.8 VRii, Sigma 150mm 2.8 macro & a D800 + 3 SB-900. I traded it all in to a fullblown Fujifilm system. So now i have most of the fujifilm line up.. :) And i never has looked back.. :)

[@Lofote]

My Sony E-mount ultimate setup: Zeiss 35 F1.4 Zeiss 35 F2.8 for travel Zeiss 50 F1.4 Sony GM 85 F1.4 Sony 135 F2.8 T4.5 STF (adapted A-mount, unique bokeh-monster) Sony GM 16-35 F2.8 (when it comes out) Sony GM 24-70 F2.8 Sony GM 70-200 F2.8 My current setup, already nearly satisfying me :) Zeiss 35 F2.8 Zeiss 55 F1.8 Zeiss 85 F1.4 (adapted A-mount) Sony 135 F2.8 T4.5 STF (adapted A-mount, unique bokeh-monster) Zeiss 24-70 F2.8 (adapted A-mount) Sony G 70-200 F2.8 (adapted A-mount)

[@hamzabenarafa6782]

with the excelent a99ii you can use your A mount now

[@Lofote]

I could, but I made the decision to change to E mount with the 2nd NEX generation already, due to size and weight ;)... Also I am much more of a lowpixel lowlight guy, so the A7s is perfect for me ;)...

[@LeonardUlrich]

Very nice choices. My current arsenal for my two Sony A7Siis: 16-35, 24-70, and 70-200 F4's, Nikon ED IF AIS 180 2.8 and 400 3.5, then Carl Zeiss ZF.2's in 25/2, 35/1.4, 50/2 MP, 85/1.4, 100/2 MP, and 135/2 APO. Planning on getting the Batis 18 next, then I'm done. Don't forget that Sony Clear Image Zoom technology turns your primes into zooms!

[@Lofote]

Leonard Ulrich Uhm, no, Clear Image Zoom only crops and scales - I would definitely not go for it ;)... (Does not work with RAW anyway ;) ). But nice arsenal of lenses here.

[@stevebez2767]

yeah Im aulde new too this where my D1 is sorta faux paas too any but Sony wivs it yes,or no,tamron shantys?

[@eric00214]

Old video Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8E VR NIKKOR 50mm f1.8G Nikkor 105mm f2.8 macro VR Nikkor 200-500mm f5.6 VR I shoot with the D500, and yes I only shoot FX lenses on my D500 DX camera. For better quality lenses and sharper to the edges as the center of the glass is always sharper then the outer edge.

[@ChubbyYoutuber]

The Nikon 28mm f1.4D, Nikon 58mm f1.2 AIS Noct, and the 85mm f1.4D will be my dream set. Use it on my Nikon DF. Sadly the Noct is priced way too high.

[@darthgzuz]

Im a tamron guy 15-30 f2.8 VC 24-70 f2.8 VC 90mm f2.8 VC Macro 70-200 f2.8 VC and finally Nikkor 200-500 f5.6 thats my ultimate lens kit for my D810

[@virkjeevan]

do u get good image quality because i am looking to buy a lens for someone in reasonable price

[@sigriston]

Dude... the 35 and 85 f/1.4 are my jam, truly great stuff! If I didn't have the 85 then I would totally consider the new 105, it looks amazing. OTOH, one can't deny the versatility and quality of the trinity, it's the true pro workhorse stuff and just great advice from you, once again! :-)

[@quijadahuguito]

Fro has come a long way!

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

I would probably just use the sigma art series. They are good enough for me.

[@sanjaypatel.]

Nikon 200mm F/2.0 VR II I love it also 135 F/2.0 DC

[@briancopeland67]

I have the "Holy Trinity" plus the older version 300mm F4. My only other lens is the 50mm 1.4. It's the lens I would keep if I could only have one lens. It's also the first lens that I recommend people buy.Very versatile...

[@travelandhustle127]

What lenses should I get? 1. One for traveling and shooting in a environment like, I plan to do a Amazon rainforest trip. 2. A vlog lense for hand held video while i'm out and about traveling? Thanks for the info even if you dont answer, your vids are helping as I go thru them

[@paulinefollett3099]

Such a good range of lenses....if you like Nikon.

[@ROCKnROLL4NGEL]

Got it, got it, need it, got it. I own most of these bad boys. Can't imagine life without them...

[@Bareego]

You can pick up the older 300 f2.8 AF-S for really cheap these days. Yes, don't spend over $5k for the VR version. I picked one up for $500 shipped (ok I was lucky, normally they go for $1k+++). The thing with VR is, it can only correct for your movement, if your subject moves a lot, you want to shoot fast anyway, and then VR isn't that much of a bonus really. With a monopod the old AF-S is great, and costs a small fraction of the latest VR version. Throw in a 1.7x AF-S teleconverter (bought one for $200) and you get a 510mm f4.8 lens that will still work on mirrorless bodies as well. Only drawback is that if the auto focus on this fails you'll be left with a manual focus lens, as the motor isn't available anymore as a spare part. But then you didn't spend much to start with.

[@Stark1ller]

Canon kit: 11-24mm f4 24-70mm f2.8 II 35mm f1.4 II 70-200mm f2.8 II 85mm f1.2 II (needs an update) 200mm f2.0 (instead of the 135mm f2.0)

[@KevinFox58]

The best of the best with honors. I have Most of the Zeiss Milvus line. Each one will blow any Nikon out of the water. The 85 1.4 will blow your mind. The heck with auto focus, 90% of the time, the camera gets it wrong anyways.

[@KittyKong650]

You've come such a long way don't stop. Great work.

[@williamoneill5498]

Nothing wrong with the 16mm fisheye, perfectly sharp/beautiful rendition and makes for a superb lightweight wide-angle, because it is dead easy to correct for the 16mm fisheye effect. I've show people corrected images from the Nikkor 16mm and they were positive they came from a rectilinear lens.

[@aeyde]

exactly. he's just shitting on old gear to make you buy new castrated g lenses.

[@akashdutta3953]

I'm a Full Frame user and I have 👇🏻 (1) Tamron 24-70 (f/2.8) for Nikon (2) Nikon 50mm 1.8g (3) Nikon 85mm 1.8g (4) Tamron 70-200 (f/2.8g) for Nikon

[@christianfonseca1162]

You are getting better every day, thanks to you a lot!!!

[@Legominder]

Replacements by adding a crop body: Nikon 10.5mm f/2,8 on DX instead of the 16mm Sigma DX 18-35mm f/1.8 on DX instead of the 24-70mm

[@Chrismzeller]

I agree with your choices. I have these but would suggest subbing in the Sigma Art primes for the 24, 35, 50 and now 85. And I'd also suggest going with 20mm over 24mm.

[@stevenmark1046]

85mm 1.4g 24-70mm 2.8g 70-200mm 2.8g vrii Body:Nikon D7200

[@BruchinKr8t]

LOL old school Fro. the footage looks dam near black and white. You have come a long way Bro. Keep up the good work.

[@jimmyjackson3403]

As usual another good video. I like the throwback, you've come a long way.....🖒

[@pc6designsdesigns58]

loved how you added the skid from your old video at the end, great video all together......

[@johne.christensen7147]

Nikon af-s Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 e ed vr (Took 8 Months for it to arrive, amazing with the D850) WOW!

[@01mrlek]

Don't know why people get upset about these choices. It is the authors choices not the choices you or I would make. He clearly shoots mainly through medium telephoto lenses. I cod not deal without having an 85mm but that's because i shoot mainly at that length for portraiture and 35mm for street. He doesn't have either in his kit but that's how he shoots.

[@burntvirtue]

Trevor Pay I think they get upset because Jared's channel started as a source of more honest, and straightforward instructional content, but has since morphed into a series of highly produced advertisements for his many sponsors. What average person who isn't a high-end pro can realistically shoot with a kit of 10 or 11 lenses?

[@millertime6]

This is a monster kit. Used it to get my start but I'm not even close yet!

[@jurihorstmann645]

the 24-120 f4 is quite good for travelling... i like it a lot

[@vokso11]

my ultimate kit (Nikon) : - Primes : 35mm 1.4g , 58mm 1.4g , 105mm 1.4g , 105 macro - Zoom: 24-70 f 2.8 (nonVR) , 70-200mm f 2.8

[@melodicprogressivehousemph6429]

Just got the 12-24 F2.8 for $1050.00. Was a steal as it was practically, new. Also got the 200-500mm & 50 F1.4 both for $950. Secondhand is my jam. lol

[@ekimonid]

haha the clip at the end! Such a young Fro

[@garyroseborough2000]

Fro, YOU THE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dwoodog]

Yeah!!! It's like old skool fro!!! For me, Hebrew trinity. A wide, a macro. These 5 lenses I can pretty much get it done.

[@chrisogrady28]

Awesome lineup, but I's make a couple of amendments personally, The Nikkor 200mm f/4 Micro is a superior macro lens to the 105 micro. I really hate the rendition of that 105, so I'd swap that out. I's replace the 105 f/1.4 with the older and much nicer 135mm f/2 DC as the ultimate portrait lens, and lastly I've used both the VR and non VR 24-70, and side by side the non VR is much nicer, sharper, better contrast, lighter. So I'd rather see a 24-70 f/2.8G. I've never owned a 70-200, if Nikon knock it out the park with their replacement (hopefully this year) I'll probably jump in. I've always used 85, 135, and 400 primes for my telephoto range, but it would be nice to jump between body and headshot framing instantly, and the 70-200 lenses have always had remarkably fast focus. I just need the new one to have no focus breathing, deep contrast, ultimate focus, and creamy as shit bokeh, I'd pay £3k for that.

[@williamfriggle]

Mine would be just about what you have with a few exceptions. I would skip the 300 2.8 and lean towards a 600 F4. But I do wildllife photography. Also the one I have now is the Nikon 200-500. Excellent lens for a lot of different things. But of all the lenses you mention. I don't own any of them. And don't really see it happening. Next on my list is a Nikon D7200 or if I can make it happen somehow a D500. Then I will be a happy camper as the 200-500 in on my camera at least 80% of the time. I have dreams about that D500. But with my income being social security disability, not sure how it is going to happen. And no I am not jealous of your equipment. You have worked hard to get what you have. Good for you for getting what you have. Keep working hard and the others you mention will come if you want them to.

[@pavochon]

The 200-500mm f5.6 fx is really sharp under the right light conditions. Very popular with wildlife guys. I would prefer a faster speed but 300mm is too short for me.

[@Alexandahls]

I currently only own the 14-24mm(apart from all my DX lenses). It was a mistake as I feel that I should have bought the midrange 24-70mm first before anything else. But I'm thinking once I have completed the Holy Trinity maybe I'd spend the rest of my life buying only camera bodies. Oh and maybe I'd go for a 300mm f2.8 too.

[@alestbest]

I own all 3 and I never ever make any sigma trys again

[@joemccary3092]

My ultimate FX kits includes 24-120 F4 VR, 70-200 f2.8 VR, 300 f2.8, 200-500 f5.6 VR. I have the 105 Macro VR and the 60mm Macro as well. I have a 43mm TS lens that I use for some special purpose shots I do. I have a 10mm DX fisheye that I rarely use and I am looking to sell that and get the new 8-15 Fisheye. I also have a cheap 14mm that is okay.

[@crudestinkyjoe]

retro ending for the win

[@peterplague]

Love the ending excerpt, great touch!

[@bertveldhoven8977]

Thanks Jared. I enjoyed this video, just as I like your other reviews. Every time when I am considering a new piece of glass, there are several sources I'd like to consult. Froknows is always among them. It is a relief to have your original point of view added to make up my mind. Nice line up here. I would add the 200-500mm to it. Made some stunning pictures with it of Costa Rica's wildlife. Did not expect it to be that sharp.

[@pjimmbojimmbo1990]

I too have the 200-500. It is good lens, the VR works quite well, as I have pulled off some quite sharp pics at 500mm with a shutter speeds of 1/15 sec, hand held.

[@shadow479]

Nikon AF-S 85mm f1.8G (great sharpness, bokeh and rendition...much better cost/benefit than the 1.4) Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f2.8D (flexible, built like a tank, easy to use any kind of filters with, but not sharp on the corners wide open) Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f5.6E VR (I am still testing this one, but I added a D7200 to my already D600 just to get 750mm out of this bad boy based on the excellent reviews)

[@KevinFedde]

I would potentially add the Nikon 58 f/1.4G to the "ultimate primes" kit, since while it isn't the sharpest lens out there the look you get out of it is super unique. I might be a bit biased since I own it and use it a ton (even over the 85 f/1.4G a lot of the time.) And it is way better than the terrible 50 f/1.4G as well.

[@lucus101]

Awesome video - I've been researching which lenses to get for a wide spread of focal lengths and then you upload this video, much more helpful and easier that looking through a multitude of websites. No link for the canon video though?

[@RoVe15skate]

24 1.4, 50 1.4, 70-200 2.8 and you're all set!

[@misanthrone69]

What lenses is amazing for nature, landscape and portrait shots?

[@grombrindle]

Awesome video, thanks for all the good content

[@JohnLamjohnlsl]

For weekday/Travel kit D4S/D4 Nikon 14-24 2.8 Nikon 27-70 2.8 Nikon 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR Nikon 105 VR micro For Weekend kit add a Nikon 200-500 5.6E VR

[@johandenhertog6878]

Nice Nikon glass. I got the Nikon D4s and the D4 and use my lenses for portraits. Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D IF Nikon AF 105mm f/2D DC Nikon AF 135mm f/2D DC I want to upgrade my 85mm for the G version and maybe the 105mm for the f/1.4E. If the 135mm also goes to the f/1.4E than i go for it.

[@StephanEilert]

I find that with those new zoom lenses, some primes are just on the shelf, like 24 and 35mm. Sigmas 50mm 1.4 is so sharp thats worth the extra hassle and get it. Man, I would love to own a 300 or 400mm 2.8 :D on my plans

[@BaguncaDaMinhaCabeca]

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[@StephanEilert]

Adorei a foto huehue

[@chuchonmc]

Ultimate kit but with more brands for Nikon: Primes - 35mm 1.4 Sigma Art, 85mm 1.8 VR Tamron, 105mm f2.8 Macro Nikon. Zooms - new 12-24 f4 Sigma Art, 70-200 2.8 VR Tamron.

[@IntellectNebula]

🤔Question: I have a Nikon D5600 with the 18-55mm and 70 - 300mm kit lenses. Should I start saving and planning for a new non-kit lens, maybe one of these you have mentioned here, or save up and get a Z series mirror-less camera as I get more into photography 🤔

[@Crewchief227]

My D5/D810 Set-up Tamron 15-30 f/2.8 VR Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 VR Nikon 50mm f/1.4 Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 Tamron 35mm f/1.8 VR Tokina 100mm Macro f/2.8 Nikon 200-500 f/5.6 VR

[@ryanh2229]

Ultimate Canon lens for me anyway 11-24 fisheye, 24-70 2.8 IS II, 70-200 2.8 IS II, 85mm 1.2, 135 2.0