10 Best Budget Telephoto Lens For Nikon of December 2025
List of Top Rated Budget Telephoto Lens For Nikon from thousands of customer reviews & feedback.
Updated On Dec 2025
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Tamron Auto Focus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens with Built In Motor for Nikon Digital SLR (Model A17NII) Read Review
- The popular Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Di LD Macro features a built in motor to ensure fast accurate focusing
- Close-focusing ability - 0.95m (3.1 feet ), focal lengths between 180 and 300mm. Compatible with the d40, d40x and d60 in the mf mode due to the fact it does not have a built in motor
- This telephoto zoom will crop in tight or bring distant subjects in close. Angle of view: 34-8
- There is also an incredible macro mode for photographing small objects up close giving a magnification ratio of 1:2
- This phenomenal lens comes with a 6 year warranty. Lens hood included for maximum glare protection and increased contrast
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Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD Large Aperture Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera Read Review
- Large aperture, stabilized, standard zoom lens
- FLD glass with performance equal to fluorite
- Carrying case, lens hood, front & rear caps. Lens Construction : 17 Elements in 13 Groups
- OS is not available in Pentax and Sony mounts.
- Maximum Magnifications 1:5, Minimum Focusing Distance 28 cm / 11 in
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Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 AF APO DG OS HSM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Read Review
- Front & Rear Caps
- Lens Hood
- TS-31 Tripod Collar
- Case
- Strap
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras Read Review
- Goes from wide-angle (18 millimeter ) to telephoto (140 millimeter ) for great snapshots and videos in just about any situation
- Nikon Silent Wave Motor (AFS) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, Minimum focus distance 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions Focal Length : 18-140 millimeter
- VR image stabilization for sharper handheld photos and videos in low-light situations and at telephoto distances.Zoom Ratio 7.8 x
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass minimizes chromatic aberration, and aspherical lens element virtually eliminates coma. Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount. Lens construction-17 elements in 12 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 1 aspherical lens element)
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare
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Nikon 28-85/3.5-4.5 Auto Focus Zoom-Nikkor Wide Angle to Telephoto Nikon Camera Lens Read Review
- Excellent optics
- Sturdy built construction
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Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G DX AF-P ED Zoom-Nikkor Lens - (Renewed) Read Review
- F-mount lens/DX Format -- 105-450mm (35mm equivalent) -- aperture range: f/4.5-6.3 to f/32
- One extra-low dispersion element -- super integrated coating -- Pulse stepping motor AF system
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm -- manual/ autofocus modes -- access Lens settings in camera menu
- Fully compatible with the following Nikon digital SLR cameras, including: D7500, D5600, D5500, D5300, D3400, D3300, D500, D850; -- compatible Models with limited functions: DF, D5, D810, D750, D7200, D7100; -- incompatible models: D4 series, D3 series, D2 series, D1 series, D800 series, D700, D610, D600, D300 series, D200, D100, D7000, D5100, D90, D70 series, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D50, D40 series
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Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras Read Review
- Superb 2.5x telephoto zoom for sports, portraits, and nature photography
- Fast and constant f2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range. Diaphragm blades: 9. Minimum Focus Distance - 4.9 ft.( 1.5m)
- ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture
- Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation;Compatible Format(s): FX,DX,FX in DX Crop Mode,35mm Film
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating ensures exceptional performance.Compatible Format(s):FX,DX,FX in DX Crop Mode,35mm Film
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NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens - White Box (New) Read Review
- Super Integrated Coating (SIC) delivers superior color quality while reducing ghosting and lens flare
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass nearly eliminates optical distortion, while a rounded seven-blade diaphragm makes out of focus elements look more natural
- Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization provides 4.0 stops of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images, steadier HD videos and enhanced low-light performance
- Compact telephoto zoom that's great for action, people and travel. Metering - Full aperture
- Focal Length Range : 55 -200 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 3.7 ft. ( 1.1 m). Maximum angle of view (DX-format): 28°50', Minimum angle of view (DX-format): 8°
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Opteka 85mm f/1.8 Full Frame Aspherical Telephoto Portrait Lens for Nikon DSLR with Removable Hood and Optical Cleaning... Read Review
- Newly improved 2017, manual focus, digitally-optimized portrait lens
- Designed for full-frame sensors but also compatible with APS-C sensors (136mm equivalent)
- Ultra fast 1.8 aperture designed to produce beautiful background blur, ideal for portraits and natural images
- 10 elements in 7 groups of high index, low-dispersion multi-coated HD optical glass with 1 aspherical element
- COMPATIBILITY: Can be used on all Nikon APS-C and full frame cameras including D7500, D7200, D7100, D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100. D3000, Df, D5, D4, D3, D850, D810, D800, D750, D700, D610, D500, D90, D60 and D40.
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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Motorized Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Read Review
- 14 Elements in 10 Groups Lens Construction
- 34.3 to 8.2 degrees angle of view
- F22 Minimum Aperture
- 59.1 (150cm) / 37.4 (95cm) Macro Mode Minimum Focusing Distance
- 1 - 4.1 / 1 - 2 Macro Mode Maximum Magnification