Quantaray 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 Autofocus Lens For Nikon Review

The Quantaray 19-35mm F/3.5-4.5 is a budget ultra-wide zoom lens designed for Nikon F-mount cameras. Originally sold through Ritz Camera as a house brand, Quantaray lenses were typically rebranded versions of third-party optics from manufacturers like Sigma or Tokina. This particular model offers a useful ultra-wide range that covers landscapes, architecture, and environmental portraiture at an entry-level price point of around $62 on the used market.

As a legacy ultra-wide zoom with a variable aperture, it occupies the budget tier of the category. The 77mm filter thread is unusually large for a lens in this price bracket, which may add some cost if you need filters. Build quality and optical performance will be modest compared to first-party Nikon glass or modern third-party options, but for casual wide-angle shooting or experimentation, it offers an affordable entry point. The F/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture is typical for budget zooms of this era but will limit low-light capability.