The following list of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motor includes only Nikon F-mount lenses which fully autofocus in all modes of all Nikon F-mount digital single-lens reflex cameras with and also without an autofocus motor. [1] Cameras lacking an integrated autofocus motor (often called screw drive) are the Nikon D40, D40X, D60, Nikon D3xxx series (the latest model of which is the D3500), Nikon D5xxx series (the latest model of which is the D5600), all Nikon 1 series cameras with FT1 adapter and the Nikon Z-mount cameras with FTZ adapter. [2] Clearly designated including the necessary autofocus motor are all Nikon Nikkor AF-S (introduced 1996), AF-P (introduced 2015, not compatible with older bodies like the D3200) and the older AF-I (introduced 1992) lenses. Other manufacturers have different or no designations for lenses including a focus motor. All here not listed AF lenses without an autofocus motor do work fully, but lack autofocus-function on these cameras. Instead an electronic rangefinder can be used to find focus. [3]
Additionally all lenses in this list from Nikon and other manufacturers do integrate a CPU (microprocessor, introduced 1986) and additionally electronically communicate the focus distance information ('D' function, introduced 1992). Therefore, all lenses in this list support all Nikon DSLRs with all camera's exposure and Through-the-lens (TTL) metering modes including Matrix Metering mode, and also flash autoexposure like 3D (Color) Matrix Metering, D-TTL and the newer I-TTL also with Creative Lighting System (CLS).
Besides the quality (autofocus speed and noise, optical aberrations and other) of the lens including the way this quality is achieved (used technologies like type of autofocus motor, lens and body design and others), the main functional differences of the lenses in this list are the integration of optical image stabilization ('VR', introduced 2000) and secondly if it fully illuminates a Nikon FX (full-frame, 35mm) image sensor format and smaller sizes or if the specified maximum lens illumination is limited to the Nikon DX format with 1.5x crop factor (by default Nikon FX cameras crop the image automatically).
In June 2017, the list is supposed to be complete including 201 past and present lenses, additionally 28 compatible teleconverters and three lens extension tubes with support for integrated autofocus-motors. Listed here are nearly all recent autofocus-lenses, because all manufacturers have included focus motors in their Nikon-compatible lenses for years. The lenses are ordered by manufacturer and minimum and maximum focal length.
The sequence of lens designations may differ in literature. See also full list of Nikon designations, Sigma designations, Tamron designations and Tokina designations.
Nikon notes: [6]
Tamron notes: [10]
Tokina notes: [11]
Brand | Focal length | Aperture | FX/ DX | Des. | VR | L‑Fn | Zoom | Min focus distance | Mag. | Filter size | Diameter | Length | Weight | El. | Release date |
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Nikkor | 20mm | f/1.8 | FX | G ED | No | Prime | 0.2 m (0.66 ft) | 1:4.35 | 77 mm | 82.5 mm (3.25 in) | 80.5 mm (3.17 in) | 355 g (12.5 oz) | 13/11 | 2014-09-12 | |
Nikkor | 24mm | f/1.4 | FX | G ED | No | Prime | 0.25 m (0.82 ft) | 1:5.5 | 77 mm | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 88.5 mm (3.48 in) | 620 g (22 oz) | 12/10 | 2010-02-09 | |
Nikkor | 24mm | f/1.8 | FX | G ED | No | Prime | 0.23 m (0.75 ft) | 1:5 | 72 mm | 77.5 mm (3.05 in) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 355 g (12.5 oz) | 12/11 | 2015-08-04 | |
Nikkor | 28mm | f/1.8 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.25 m (0.82 ft) | 1:4.5 | 67 mm | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 80.5 mm (3.17 in) | 330 g (12 oz) | 11/9 | 2012-04-19 | |
Nikkor | 28mm | f/1.4 | FX | E ED | No | Prime | 0.28 m (0.92 ft) | 1:5.9 | 77 mm | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 100.5 mm (3.96 in) | 645 g (22.8 oz) | 14/11 | 2017-05-31 | |
Nikkor | 35mm | f/1.8 | DX | G | No | Prime | 0.3 m (0.98 ft) | 1:6.25 | 52 mm | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 52.5 mm (2.07 in) | 210 g (7.4 oz) | 8/6 | 2009-02-09 | |
Nikkor | 35mm | f/1.4 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.3 m (0.98 ft) | 1:5 | 67 mm | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 89.5 mm (3.52 in) | 600 g (21 oz) | 10/7 | 2010-09-25 | |
Nikkor | 35mm | f/1.8 | FX | G ED | No | Prime | 0.25 m (0.82 ft) | 1:4.1 | 58 mm | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 71.5 mm (2.81 in) | 305 g (10.8 oz) | 11/8 | 2014-01-07 | |
Nikkor | 40mm | f/2.8 | DX | G MICRO | No | Prime | 0.163 m (0.53 ft) | 1:1 | 52 mm | 68.5 mm (2.70 in) | 64.5 mm (2.54 in) | 235 g (8.3 oz) | 9/7 | 2011-07-12 | |
Nikkor | 50mm | f/1.4 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.45 m (1.5 ft) | 1:6.5 | 58 mm | 73.5 mm (2.89 in) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 290 g (10 oz) | 8/7 | 2008-09-22 | |
Nikkor | 50mm | f/1.8 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.45 m (1.5 ft) | 1:6.7 | 58 mm | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 52.5 mm (2.07 in) | 185 g (6.5 oz) | 7/6 | 2011-04-13 | |
Nikkor | 58mm | f/1.4 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.58 m (1.9 ft) | 1:7.7 | 72 mm | 85 mm (3.3 in) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 385 g (13.6 oz) | 9/6 | 2013-10-07 | |
Nikkor | 60mm | f/2.8 | FX | G IF-ED MICRO | No | Prime | 0.185 m (0.61 ft) | 1:1 | 62 mm | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 425 g (15.0 oz) | 12/9 | 2008-01-29 | |
Nikkor | 85mm | f/1.4 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.85 m (2.8 ft) | 1:8.3 | 77 mm | 86.5 mm (3.41 in) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 595 g (21.0 oz) | 10/9 | 2010-08-09 | |
Nikkor | 85mm | f/1.8 | FX | G | No | Prime | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 1:8 | 67 mm | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 350 g (12 oz) | 9/9 | 2012-01-06 | |
Nikkor | 85mm | f/3.5 | DX | G ED VR MICRO | Yes | Prime | 0.286 m (0.94 ft) | 1:1 | 52 mm | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 98.5 mm (3.88 in) | 355 g (12.5 oz) | 14/10 | 2009-10-14 | |
Nikkor | 105mm | f/1.4 | FX | E ED | No | Prime | 1 m (3.3 ft) | 1:7.7 | 82 mm | 94.5 mm (3.72 in) | 106 mm (4.2 in) | 985 g (34.7 oz) | 14/9 | 2016-07-27 | |
Nikkor | 105mm | f/2.8 | FX | G VR IF-ED MICRO | Yes | Prime | 0.314 m (1.03 ft) | 1:1 | 52 mm | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 720 g (25 oz) | 14/12 | 2006-02-21 | |
Nikkor | 200mm | f/2 | FX | G VR IF-ED | Yes | Prime | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) | 1:8.1 | 52 mm | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 203 mm (8.0 in) | 2,900 g (100 oz) | 13/9 | 2004-07-01 | |
Nikkor | 200mm | f/2 | FX | G ED VR II | Yes | Prime | 1.9 m (6.2 ft) | 1:8.1 | 52 mm | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 203.5 mm (8.01 in) | 2,930 g (103 oz) | 13/9 | 2010-09-15 | |
Nikkor | 300mm | f/2.8 | FX | G VR IF-ED | Yes | Prime | 2.3 m (7.5 ft) | 1:6.4 | 52 mm | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 267.5 mm (10.53 in) | 2,870 g (101 oz) | 11/8 | 2004-09-15 | |
Nikkor | 300mm | f/2.8 | FX | G ED VR II | Yes | Prime | 2.3 m (7.5 ft) | 1:6.3 | 52 mm | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 267.5 mm (10.53 in) | 2,900 g (100 oz) | 11/8 | 2009-12-10 | |
Nikkor | 300mm | f/4 | FX | E PF ED VR | Yes | Prime | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 1:4.2 | 77 mm | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 147.5 mm (5.81 in) | 755 g (26.6 oz) | 16/10 | 2015-01-06 | |
Nikkor | 300mm | f/4 | FX | D IF-ED | No | Prime | 1.45 m (4.8 ft) | 1:3.7 | 77 mm | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 222.5 mm (8.76 in) | 1,440 g (51 oz) | 10/6 | 2000-08-29 |
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