Nikon lens releases
Nikon released its first autofocus lenses back in 1986 and quickly build up one of the most comprehensive camera lens systems available. AF-Nikkors cover all the main focal length and serve a variety of specialty applications. At the same time, Nikon's lens catalog caters equally to the budget-conscious casual shooter and the professional photographer. The company continues to develop its lens offerings and updates existing optics on a regular basis. Unlike some other camera manufacturers, Nikon does not publish a roadmap of upcoming lens releases, but based on industry news and rumors, we can expect a number of new DSLR lenses for the Nikon mount over the coming months.
So what is in the pipeline or rumored in terms of lens releases? Given that the Nikkor lens catalog is rather complete, the focus of Nikon has been on updating and modernizing existing lenses. Focusing motors that are fast and provide smooth and quiet AF for video applications, more effective optical image stabilization, and better lens coatings to reduce flare have thereby been at the forefront of the innovations. Some recent lenses have, however, also seen a fundamental re-design of their optical formulas or are, indeed, entirely new optics. The timeline below acts as a roadmap of recent and upcoming lens launches, and the subsequent table-listing makes it possible to compare the headline specifications of the new optics with existing lenses in the Nikon lineup.
New Lenses for Nikon F
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
- Wide-angle Zoom for Full Frame
- USD autofocus
- Aperture range: f/2.8 - 22
- Aperture blades: 9, rounded
- Construction: 18 elements in 13 groups
- Filters: none
- Dimensions: 145 x 98 mm (5.9 x 4.0")
- Weight: 1,110 g (39.2 oz)
- Launch Price: $1,299
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD
- Wide-angle Zoom for Full Frame
- Autofocus operation
- Aperture range: f/2.8 - 16 / 22
- Aperture blades: 7, rounded
- Construction: 15 elements in 10 groups
- Filter size: 77
- Dimensions: 93 x 84 mm (3.8 x 3.4")
- Weight: 460 g (16.2 oz)
- Launch Price: $599
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR
- Tele-photo Prime for Full Frame
- AFS autofocus
- Aperture range: f/5.6 - 32
- Aperture blades: 9, rounded
- Construction: 19 elements in 11 groups
- Filter size: 95
- Dimensions: 237 x 106 mm (9.7 x 4.3")
- Weight: 1,460 g (51.5 oz)
- Launch Price: $3,599
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro
- Macro Prime for Full Frame
- Manual focus operation
- Aperture range: f/2.8 - 16
- Aperture blades: 8
- Construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
- Filters: none
- Dimensions: 65 x 82 mm (2.7 x 3.3")
- Weight: 400 g (14.1 oz)
- Launch Price: $399
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 Ultra-Macro
- Macro Prime for Full Frame
- Manual focus operation
- Aperture range: f/2.8 -
- Aperture blades: 7
- Construction: 12 elements in 10 groups
- Filter size: 67
- Dimensions: 125 x 72 mm (5.1 x 2.9")
- Weight: 638 g (22.5 oz)
- Launch Price: $449
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4
- Standard Prime for Full Frame
- Autofocus operation
- Aperture range: f/1.4 - 16
- Aperture blades: 9, rounded
- Construction: 15 elements in 9 groups
- Filter size: 72
- Dimensions: 108 x 80 mm (4.4 x 3.3")
- Weight: 950 g (33.5 oz)
- Launch Price: $949
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
- Tele-photo Prime for Full Frame
- Autofocus operation
- Aperture range: f/1.4 - 16
- Aperture blades: 9, rounded
- Construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
- Filter size: 105
- Dimensions: 132 x 116 mm (5.4 x 4.7")
- Weight: 1,645 g (58.0 oz)
- Launch Price: $1,599
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art
- Macro Prime for Full Frame
- Autofocus operation
- Aperture range: f/2.8 - 22
- Aperture blades: 9, rounded
- Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
- Filter size: 49
- Dimensions: 106 x 71 mm (4.3 x 2.9")
- Weight: 515 g (18.2 oz)
- Launch Price: $569
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD
- Tele-photo Zoom for Full Frame
- USD autofocus
- Aperture range: f/4 - 32
- Aperture blades: 9
- Construction: 20 elements in 14 groups
- Filter size: 67
- Dimensions: 175 x 76 mm (7.1 x 3.1")
- Weight: 859 g (30.3 oz)
- Launch Price: $799
- Street Price: check offers at Amazon
Nikon F-mount autofocus lenses
The table below provides a listing of Nikon FX and DX lenses with their main specifications and prices at the time of their launch. The list covers Nikon's current lens catalog, as well as discontinued optics. The listed prices are not adjusted for inflation, so that older lenses might appear relatively cheap in nominal terms and might have been subject to subsequent price increases.
Lens Designation | Focus System (type) | Filter Type (size) | Weather Sealing (y/n) | Lens Dimensions (dia x len) | Lens Weight (net) | Product Launch (year) | Launch Price (USD) | Street Price (USD) | ||
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1 | Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED | AFS | n | n | 78 x 83 mm | 485 g | 2017 | 1,249 | amazon.com | |
2 | Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | AFP | 72 | n | 77 x 73 mm | 230 g | 2017 | 309 | amazon.com | |
3 | Nikon AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3-5-4.5G ED | AFS | 77 | n | 83 x 87 mm | 460 g | 2009 | 899 | amazon.com | |
4 | Nikon AF DX Fisheye 10.5mm f/2.8G ED | AF | Gel | n | 63 x 63 mm | 300 g | 2003 | 799 | amazon.com | |
5 | Nikon AF-S DX 12-24mm/4 G IF-ED | AFS | 77 | n | 81 x 89 mm | 482 g | 2003 | 1,199 | amazon.com | |
6 | Nikon AF 14mm f/2.8D ED | AF | n | n | 87 x 87 mm | 670 g | 2000 | 1,449 | amazon.com | |
7 | Nikon AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | AFS | n | Y | 98 x 132 mm | 970 g | 2007 | 1,899 | amazon.com | |
8 | Nikon AF Fisheye 16mm f/2.8D | AFS | Gel | n | 63 x 57 mm | 285 g | 1993 | 999 | amazon.com | |
9 | Nikon AF-S 16-35mm F4G ED VR | AFS | 77 | Y | 83 x 125 mm | 685 g | 2010 | 1,099 | amazon.com | |
10 | Nikon AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | AFS | 72 | n | 80 x 86 mm | 480 g | 2015 | 1,069 | amazon.com | |
11 | Nikon AF-S DX 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 67 | n | 72 x 85 mm | 485 g | 2008 | 699 | amazon.com | |
12 | Nikon AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED | AFS | 77 | Y | 83 x 106 mm | 745 g | 1999 | 1,399 | amazon.com | |
13 | Nikon AF-S DX 17-55mm/2.8 G IF-ED | AFS | 77 | Y | 86 x 111 mm | 755 g | 2003 | 1,499 | amazon.com | |
14 | Nikon AF 18mm f/2.8D | AF | 77 | n | 82 x 58 mm | 380 g | 1994 | 1,299 | amazon.com | |
15 | Nikon AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D IF ED | AF | 77 | n | 83 x 83 mm | 370 g | 2000 | 499 | ebay.com | |
16 | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | AFS | 77 | n | 83 x 95 mm | 385 g | 2013 | 749 | amazon.com | |
17 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II | AFS | 52 | n | 73 x 80 mm | 205 g | 2006 | 199 | ebay.com | |
18 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | AFS | 52 | n | 73 x 80 mm | 265 g | 2007 | 199 | ebay.com | |
19 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | AFS | 52 | n | 60 x 66 mm | 195 g | 2014 | 249 | amazon.com | |
20 | Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G | AFP | 55 | n | 65 x 63 mm | 195 g | 2016 | 199 | amazon.com | |
21 | Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | AFP | 55 | n | 65 x 63 mm | 205 g | 2016 | 249 | amazon.com | |
22 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED | AFS | 67 | n | 73 x 76 mm | 390 g | 2004 | 399 | ebay.com | |
23 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 67 | n | 76 x 89 mm | 420 g | 2008 | 399 | amazon.com | |
24 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF | AFS | 67 | n | 74 x 87 mm | 385 g | 2006 | 499 | ebay.com | |
25 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 67 | n | 78 x 97 mm | 490 g | 2013 | 499 | amazon.com | |
26 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | AFS | 72 | n | 77 x 97 mm | 560 g | 2005 | 749 | ebay.com | |
27 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II | AFS | 72 | n | 77 x 97 mm | 565 g | 2009 | 649 | amazon.com | |
28 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 77 | n | 83 x 120 mm | 830 g | 2012 | 999 | amazon.com | |
29 | Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR | AFS | 67 | n | 79 x 99 mm | 550 g | 2014 | 699 | amazon.com | |
30 | Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED | MF | n | n | 89 x 124 mm | 885 g | 2016 | 3,399 | amazon.com | |
31 | Nikon AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED | AFS | 77 | n | 83 x 81 mm | 355 g | 2014 | 799 | amazon.com | |
32 | Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8D ED | AF | 62 | n | 69 x 54 mm | 260 g | 1994 | 499 | ebay.com | |
33 | Nikon AF 20-35mm f/2.8D | AF | 77 | n | 94 x 82 mm | 640 g | 1993 | 1,499 | ebay.com | |
34 | Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED | AFS | 77 | Y | 83 x 89 mm | 620 g | 2010 | 1,999 | amazon.com | |
35 | Nikon AF-S 24mm f/1.8G ED | AFS | 72 | n | 78 x 83 mm | 355 g | 2015 | 749 | amazon.com | |
36 | Nikon AF 24mm f/2.8D | AF | 52 | n | 65 x 46 mm | 270 g | 1994 | 349 | amazon.com | |
37 | Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED | MF | 77 | n | 83 x 108 mm | 730 g | 2008 | 2,199 | amazon.com | |
38 | Nikon AF 24-50mm f/3.3-4.5D | AF | 62 | n | 68 x 74 mm | 355 g | 1987 | 399 | ebay.com | |
39 | Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | AFS | 77 | Y | 83 x 133 mm | 900 g | 2007 | 1,799 | ebay.com | |
40 | Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR | AFS | 82 | Y | 88 x 155 mm | 1,070 g | 2015 | 2,399 | amazon.com | |
41 | Nikon AF 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF | AFS | 72 | n | 79 x 83 mm | 545 g | 2000 | 699 | amazon.com | |
42 | Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED | AFS | 67 | n | 73 x 72 mm | 412 g | 2002 | 349 | ebay.com | |
43 | Nikon AF-S 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR | AFS | 72 | n | 78 x 82 mm | 485 g | 2012 | 499 | amazon.com | |
44 | Nikon AF 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6D | AF | 72 | n | 79 x 79 mm | 560 g | 1996 | 499 | ebay.com | |
45 | Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | AFS | 72 | n | 77 x 94 mm | 575 g | 2003 | 549 | ebay.com | |
46 | Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR | AFS | 77 | n | 84 x 104 mm | 710 g | 2010 | 1,099 | amazon.com | |
47 | Nikon AF 28mm f/1.4D Aspheric | AF | 72 | n | 75 x 77 mm | 520 g | 1994 | 1,799 | ebay.com | |
48 | Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.4E ED | AFS | 77 | Y | 83 x 101 mm | 645 g | 2017 | 1,999 | amazon.com | |
49 | Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.8G | AFS | 67 | n | 73 x 81 mm | 330 g | 2012 | 699 | amazon.com | |
50 | Nikon AF 28mm f/2.8D | AF | 52 | n | 65 x 45 mm | 205 g | 1994 | 299 | amazon.com | |
51 | Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED | AFS | 77 | Y | 89 x 122 mm | 935 g | 1999 | 1,799 | ebay.com | |
52 | Nikon AF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5D | AF | 52 | n | 68 x 71 mm | 350 g | 1992 | 299 | ebay.com | |
53 | Nikon AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6D | AF | 58 | n | 63 x 57 mm | 250 g | 1999 | 129 | ebay.com | |
54 | Nikon AF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5D IF | AF | 62 | n | 73 x 82 mm | 455 g | 1998 | 349 | ebay.com | |
55 | Nikon AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6D | AF | 72 | n | 71 x 69 mm | 300 g | 1998 | 499 | ebay.com | |
56 | Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 77 | n | 83 x 115 mm | 800 g | 2010 | 949 | amazon.com | |
57 | Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G | AFS | 67 | Y | 83 x 90 mm | 600 g | 2010 | 1,699 | amazon.com | |
58 | Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G | AFS | 52 | n | 70 x 53 mm | 210 g | 2009 | 199 | amazon.com | |
59 | Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.8G ED | AFS | 58 | n | 72 x 72 mm | 305 g | 2014 | 529 | amazon.com | |
60 | Nikon AF 35mm f/2D | AF | 52 | n | 64 x 44 mm | 215 g | 1995 | 349 | amazon.com | |
61 | Nikon AF 35-70mm f/2.8D | AF | 62 | n | 71 x 94 mm | 670 g | 1992 | 499 | ebay.com | |
62 | Nikon AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5D | AF | 52 | n | 69 x 73 mm | 420 g | 1994 | 449 | ebay.com | |
63 | Nikon AF 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5N | AF | 62 | n | 72 x 117 mm | 630 g | 1988 | 469 | ebay.com | |
64 | Nikon AF-S DX Micro 40mm F2.8G | AFS | 52 | n | 69 x 65 mm | 235 g | 2011 | 279 | amazon.com | |
65 | Nikon PC-E 45mm f/2.8D ED | MF | 77 | n | 84 x 112 mm | 780 g | 2008 | 2,049 | amazon.com | |
66 | Nikon AF 50mm f/1.4D | AF | 52 | n | 63 x 43 mm | 260 g | 1995 | 299 | ebay.com | |
67 | Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.4G | AFS | 58 | n | 74 x 54 mm | 290 g | 2008 | 449 | amazon.com | |
68 | Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8 | AF | 52 | n | 65 x 43 mm | 155 g | 1986 | 99 | ebay.com | |
69 | Nikon AF 50mm f/1.8D | AF | 52 | n | 64 x 38 mm | 155 g | 2002 | 149 | ebay.com | |
70 | Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G | AFS | 58 | n | 72 x 53 mm | 185 g | 2011 | 219 | amazon.com | |
71 | Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition | AFS | 58 | n | 72 x 53 mm | 185 g | 2013 | 279 | amazon.com | |
72 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED | AFS | 52 | n | 68 x 79 mm | 255 g | 2005 | 299 | ebay.com | |
73 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR | AFS | 52 | n | 73 x 100 mm | 335 g | 2007 | 349 | amazon.com | |
74 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR II | AFS | 52 | n | 71 x 83 mm | 300 g | 2015 | 339 | amazon.com | |
75 | Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 58 | n | 77 x 123 mm | 530 g | 2010 | 399 | amazon.com | |
76 | Nikon AF-S 58mm f/1.4G | AFS | 72 | n | 85 x 70 mm | 385 g | 2013 | 1,599 | amazon.com | |
77 | Nikon AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D | AF | 62 | n | 72 x 75 mm | 440 g | 1993 | 449 | ebay.com | |
78 | Nikon AF-S Micro 60mm f/2.8G ED | AFS | 62 | n | 73 x 89 mm | 425 g | 2008 | 599 | amazon.com | |
79 | Nikon AF Micro 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D | AF | 62 | n | 75 x 175 mm | 990 g | 1997 | 999 | ebay.com | |
80 | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm/2.8 IF ED VR | AFS | 77 | Y | 87 x 215 mm | 1,470 g | 2002 | 1,699 | ebay.com | |
81 | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II | AFS | 77 | Y | 87 x 209 mm | 1,540 g | 2009 | 2,099 | amazon.com | |
82 | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8E FL ED VR | AFS | 77 | Y | 89 x 203 mm | 1,430 g | 2016 | 2,799 | amazon.com | |
83 | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR | AFS | 67 | n | 78 x 179 mm | 850 g | 2012 | 1,399 | amazon.com | |
84 | Nikon AF 70-210mm f/4-5.6D | AF | 62 | n | 74 x 109 mm | 590 g | 1993 | 249 | ebay.com | |
85 | Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G | AF | 62 | n | 74 x 117 mm | 425 g | 2000 | 149 | ebay.com | |
86 | Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6D | AF | 62 | n | 74 x 117 mm | 520 g | 1998 | 299 | ebay.com | |
87 | Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | AFS | 67 | n | 80 x 144 mm | 745 g | 2006 | 699 | ebay.com | |
88 | Nikon AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR | AFP | 67 | Y | 81 x 146 mm | 680 g | 2017 | 699 | amazon.com | |
89 | Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G | AFP | 58 | n | 72 x 125 mm | 400 g | 2016 | 349 | amazon.com | |
90 | Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR | AFP | 58 | n | 72 x 125 mm | 415 g | 2016 | 399 | amazon.com | |
91 | Nikon AF 75-240mm f/4.5-5.6D | AF | 52 | n | 72 x 122 mm | 410 g | 1999 | 149 | ebay.com | |
92 | Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED | AF | 77 | n | 87 x 187 mm | 1,300 g | 1997 | 899 | amazon.com | |
93 | Nikon AF-S 80-200mm f/2.8D ED | AFS | 77 | n | 88 x 207 mm | 1,550 g | 1999 | 1,799 | ebay.com | |
94 | Nikon AF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6D | AF | 52 | n | 72 x 88 mm | 330 g | 1995 | 199 | ebay.com | |
95 | Nikon AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR | AF | 77 | n | 91 x 170 mm | 1,210 g | 2000 | 1,699 | ebay.com | |
96 | Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | AFS | 77 | n | 96 x 203 mm | 1,570 g | 2013 | 2,299 | amazon.com | |
97 | Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4D | AF | 77 | n | 79 x 74 mm | 550 g | 1995 | 1,299 | ebay.com | |
98 | Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G | AFS | 77 | Y | 87 x 84 mm | 595 g | 2010 | 1,599 | amazon.com | |
99 | Nikon AF 85mm f/1.8D | AF | 62 | n | 72 x 59 mm | 380 g | 1994 | 479 | ebay.com | |
100 | Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G | AFS | 67 | n | 80 x 73 mm | 350 g | 2012 | 479 | amazon.com | |
101 | Nikon PC-E Micro 85mm f/2.8D | MF | 77 | n | 83 x 107 mm | 650 g | 2008 | 1,979 | amazon.com | |
102 | Nikon AF-S DX Micro 85mm f/3.5G ED VR | AFS | 52 | n | 73 x 99 mm | 355 g | 2009 | 529 | amazon.com | |
103 | Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E ED | AFS | 82 | Y | 95 x 106 mm | 985 g | 2016 | 2,199 | amazon.com | |
104 | Nikon AF 105mm f/2D DC | AF | 72 | n | 79 x 111 mm | 620 g | 1995 | 999 | amazon.com | |
105 | Nikon AF 135mm f/2D DC | AF | 72 | n | 79 x 120 mm | 870 g | 1995 | 1,299 | amazon.com | |
106 | Nikon AF 105mm f/2.8D Micro | AF | 52 | n | 75 x 105 mm | 560 g | 1990 | 649 | ebay.com | |
107 | Nikon AF-S Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR | AFS | 62 | Y | 83 x 116 mm | 790 g | 2006 | 899 | amazon.com | |
108 | Nikon AF 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF | AF | 72 | n | 78 x 145 mm | 750 g | 1993 | 999 | amazon.com | |
109 | Nikon AF-S 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 128 x 363 mm | 3,500 g | 2018 | 12,399 | amazon.com | |
110 | Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED-IF VR | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 203 mm | 2,900 g | 2004 | 4,999 | ebay.com | |
111 | Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 204 mm | 2,930 g | 2010 | 5,699 | amazon.com | |
112 | Nikon AF Micro 200mm f/4D ED-IF | AF | 62 | n | 76 x 193 mm | 1,190 g | 1993 | 1,299 | amazon.com | |
113 | Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 366 mm | 3,360 g | 2010 | 6,999 | ebay.com | |
114 | Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4 G IF-ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 358 mm | 3,240 g | 2003 | 5,499 | ebay.com | |
115 | Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR | AFS | 95 | n | 108 x 268 mm | 2,300 g | 2015 | 1,399 | amazon.com | |
116 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 269 mm | 3,100 g | 1996 | 4,699 | ebay.com | |
117 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8D ED-IF II | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 268 mm | 2,560 g | 2001 | 4,999 | ebay.com | |
118 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 268 mm | 2,850 g | 2004 | 5,799 | ebay.com | |
119 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | AFS | rear | Y | 124 x 268 mm | 2,900 g | 2009 | 5,499 | amazon.com | |
120 | Nikon AF 300mm f/4 ED-IF | AF | 82 | n | 89 x 219 mm | 1,330 g | 1987 | 899 | ebay.com | |
121 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF | AFS | 77 | Y | 90 x 223 mm | 1,440 g | 2000 | 1,149 | amazon.com | |
122 | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR | AFS | 77 | Y | 89 x 148 mm | 755 g | 2015 | 1,999 | amazon.com | |
123 | Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF | AFS | rear | Y | 160 x 352 mm | 4,800 g | 1998 | 7,799 | ebay.com | |
124 | Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8D ED-IF II | AFS | rear | Y | 160 x 352 mm | 4,400 g | 2001 | 7,799 | ebay.com | |
125 | Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR II | AFS | rear | Y | 160 x 368 mm | 4,620 g | 2007 | 9,549 | amazon.com | |
126 | Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 160 x 358 mm | 3,800 g | 2014 | 11,999 | amazon.com | |
127 | Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4D ED-IF II | AFS | rear | Y | 140 x 394 mm | 3,430 g | 2003 | 7,999 | ebay.com | |
128 | Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 140 x 391 mm | 3,880 g | 2007 | 8,579 | amazon.com | |
129 | Nikon AF-S 500mm f/4E FL ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 140 x 387 mm | 3,090 g | 2015 | 10,299 | amazon.com | |
130 | Nikon AF-S 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR | AFS | 95 | Y | 106 x 237 mm | 1,460 g | 2018 | 3,599 | amazon.com | |
131 | Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF | AFS | rear | Y | 114 x 457 mm | 5,800 g | 1996 | 8,999 | ebay.com | |
132 | Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4D ED-IF II | AFS | rear | Y | 166 x 431 mm | 4,750 g | 2001 | 8,999 | ebay.com | |
133 | Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 166 x 445 mm | 5,060 g | 2007 | 10,299 | amazon.com | |
134 | Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 166 x 432 mm | 3,810 g | 2015 | 12,299 | amazon.com | |
135 | Nikon AF-S 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR | AFS | rear | Y | 160 x 461 mm | 4,590 g | 2013 | 16,299 | amazon.com |
Nikon Mount FAQ
The Nikon F bayonet mount was first introduced in 1959. Since then, the mount has undergone a number of modifications to improve its functionality and reflect technological developments over time. Some questions related to this evolution and respective answers are listed below.
How did aperture coupling occur with the original F-mount (non-AI) lenses?
The Nikkors that were released between 1959 and 1977 had a little prong on the aperture ring. A pin on the camera had to be inserted into this prong when the lens was mounted in order to enable the transmission of the chosen aperture to the camera. Moreover, after mounting, the aperture ring needed to be turned all the way in both directions for the camera to register the maximum aperture of the lens.
What are AI-lenses?
AI (Auto Indexing) lenses used a different, more convenient system to couple the aperture ring with the light meter of the camera than the ealier non-AI lenses. AI-Nikkors, which are first released in 1977, had a ridge that connects to a feeler on a ring that surrounds the lens mount on the camera. Also, the maximum aperture of the lens is transferred to the camera through a mechanical system, so that no further adjustments to the lens or camera have to be made after attaching the lens to the mount.
How do AI-S lenses differ from AI lenses?
AI-S lenses were introduced from 1981. They further improved the auto-indexing of the lens aperture, such that the movement of the feeler became standardized. As a result, the aperture could now be controlled through the camera, which made it possible to operate the camera not only in Manual Mode or Aperture Priority, but also in Shutter Priority or in Program Mode.
Can manual focus AI and AIS lenses be used with modern digital cameras?
Yes, these legacy lenses can be mounted on all cameras with an F-mount. However, some camera series, such as D3xxx and D5xxx, do not have the aperture feeler any longer, so that the light metering does not work. Also, modern cameras lack the mechanism to determine the maximum aperture of AI/AIS lenses, so one has to enter the maximum aperture in the menu under "non-CPU lens".
How did the autofocus work on the first AF-Nikkors?
Nikon introduced its first autofocus lenses in 1986. These lenses have a screw in the lens mount into which a little screwdriver from the camera, which houses the autofocus motor, connects. Moreover, all AF-lenses have a CPU that communicates the key characteristics of the lens, such as its focal length and minimum aperture, to the camera to enable accurate light metering.
What are AI-P lenses?
AI-P lenses were manual focus Nikkors to which a CPU had been added that transferred the focal length and minimum aperture to the camera. Introduced in 1988, only a few lenses (500mm f/4 P, 1200-1700mm f/5.6-8.0 P ED,45mm f/2.8 P) were released in this line.
What makes AF-I lenses different?
AF-I Nikkors have an internal motor to autofocus the lens, instead of relying on the earlier in-camera drive. First released in 1992, the technology was only applied to Nikon's super-telephoto lenses of the time.
What does the letter "D" in the lens designation stand for?
A D-lens – introduced in 1992 – can transmit the current focus distance to the camera. This information improves the quality of light metering when setting flash exposure.
What is the difference between AF and AF-S lenses?
AF-S lenses have an ultrasonic ("silent-wave") autofocus motor located in the lens. This feature ‐ first seen in 1998 – makes the autofocus action quieter and faster. Also, these lenses make it possible to manually overturn the autofocus action by turning the focus ring without prior switch to Manual Focus mode. All AF-S lenses are also D-lenses.
What does the letter "G" in the lens designation stand for?
G-lenses were introduced in 2000. A G-lens does not have an aperture ring and, thus, does not work on cameras designed for manual-focus. All G-lenses are also D-lenses.
What is particular about "E" lenses?
In 2008, Nikon introduced the first lenses with an "E" in the lens designation, which implies that these lenses feature electronic diaphragm control. The E-lenses only work correctly on cameras introduced since 2007.
What are AF-P lenses?
In 2016, Nikon launched its first DSLR lenses with stepping motors, which it labelled AF-P. The autofocus on these lenses is faster and quieter than with AF-S and particularly well suited for video recording.
Further Reading
If the existing catalog of native Nikkors does not contain what you are looking for, what about using some legacy lenses on your Nikon? Admittedly one loses autofocus and aperture coupling, but there are some truly excellent lenses that were originally designed for Leica-R cameras and that can be easily adapted to a modern digital camera. Or if you are looking for a bargain, what about some legacy third party optics from Soligor, Tamron Adaptall or Vivitar in Nikon F-mount?
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