The Quick ListBest everyday lens. Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR. ... Best wide-angle. Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR. ... Best standard prime. Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G. ... Best for portraits. Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G. ... Best telephoto. Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR. ... Best super-telephoto.