Top 5 highest-rated Nikon F lenses optimized for Sports Photography.
| Camera Index Score | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 10.0Specifications 9.0Build Quality 9.5 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.8Specifications 9.0Build Quality 9.2 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.8Specifications 9.0Build Quality 9.2 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.8Specifications 9.3Build Quality 8.5 | 0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.6Specifications 8.7Build Quality 9.5 |
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| Focal Length | 100mm | 400mm | 400mm | 600mm | 85mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/1.4 |
| Aperture Blades | - | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes | No | No |
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| Min. Focus Distance | 1 m | 2.6 m | 2.9 m | 4.4 m | 0.8 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | 0.16× | - | - | - |
| Physical Specifications | |||||
| Weight | 1405 g | 3800 g | 4620 g | 3810 g | 1200 g |
| Length | 101 mm | 160 mm | 159.5 mm | 166 mm | 124 mm |
| Diameter | 152 mm | 358 mm | 368 mm | 432 mm | 101 mm |
| Filter Thread | 86 mm | 40.5 mm | 52 mm | 40.5 mm | 86 mm |
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These 5 Nikon F lenses represent the best options for Sports Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 9.3/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.
Leading our selection with exceptional build quality and exceptional specifications, this well-balanced 100mm high-performance prime with f/1.4 aperture and just 1405 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation. The 100mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.
See all detailsAt position 2 for Sports Photography with exceptional build quality and exceptional specifications: With 400mm focal length, it brings distant subjects close – stabilization enables shake-free handheld shooting.
See all detailsAt balanced 4620 g, this lens at position 2 with exceptional build quality and exceptional specifications delivers solid f/2.8 aperture in robust weather-sealed housing, paired with fast autofocus and effective stabilization.
See all detailsAt position 4 in our selection with excellent build quality and exceptional specifications: The autofocus and image stabilization enables sharp handheld shooting across the entire 600mm range.
See all detailsAt balanced 1200 g, this lens at position 4 with exceptional build quality and excellent specifications delivers exceptional f/1.4 aperture with precise autofocus. The 85mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.
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