The Nikon F mount is a lens mount system introduced by Nikon in 1959 for its SLR cameras. It became the standard lens mount for Nikon's film and digital SLR cameras for several decades. The F mount features a wide range of lens options and compatibility, making it one of the most versatile lens mounts in the industry. It is designed for both full-frame and APS-C sensor sizes, providing photographers with flexibility in their choice of camera bodies. The F mount has been succeeded by the Nikon Z mount for their mirrorless cameras, but it remains widely used and supported by a large community of Nikon DSLR users worldwide.
The "Holy Trinity" of fixed aperture zoom lenses includes a wide-angle, standard, and telephoto lens, all with constant maximum apertures (F2.8 or F4). These lenses cover a wide range of focal lengths and provide consistent exposure control, optimal image quality, and versatility for professional photographers across different genres.
F2.8 variants offer superior image quality, but are generally pricier and heavier. F4 varaints tend to lighter and more affordable, aiming towards enthusiasts.
Premium Wide Zoom (16-35mm)
Fixed aperture wide zoom lenses are designed for wide angle of view with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in landscape and street photography.
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Nikon 17-35mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 16-35mm F4Nikon F (FX) | 2/2010 |
Premium Standard Zoom (24-70mm)
Fixed aperture standard lenses are designed for a wide variety of photogrphy with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range.
These lenses are commonly used in everyday use, street photography and event photography.
Name | Announced |
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Nikon 28-70mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | 8/2015 |
Nikon 24-70mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | 8/2007 |
Premium Telephoto Zoom (70-200mm)
Fixed aperture telephoto zoom lenses are designed for telephoto photography with a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, allowing to capture distant subjects without sacrificing image quality or exposure control.
These lenses are commonly used in wildlife, sports, and event photography.
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Nikon 80-200mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 70-200mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | 10/2016 |
Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 IINikon F (FX) | 7/2009 |
Nikon 70-200mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | 2/2002 |
Nikon 70-200mm F4Nikon F (FX) | 10/2012 |
Prime lenses have fixed focal length. Although less versatile than zoom lenses, Primes tend to be lighter and have superior image quality. Moreover, Prime lenses support higher maximum aperture, allowing for better bokehs.
Wide Primes
Wide angle lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and landscape photography.
Name | Announced |
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Nikon 14mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 16mm F2.8 fisheyeNikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 19mm F4Nikon F (FX) | 10/2016 |
Nikon 20mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 24mm F1.4Nikon F (FX) | 2/2010 |
Standard Primes
Standard lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for street and portrait photography.
Name | Announced |
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Nikon 35mm F1.4Nikon F (FX) | 9/2010 |
Nikon 35mm F1.8Nikon F (FX) | 1/2014 |
Nikon 35mm F2Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 45mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | 7/2008 |
Nikon 50mm F1.4Nikon F (FX) |
Telephoto Primes
Telephoto lenses with the fixed focal length.
Ideal for sports and wildlife photography.
Name | Announced |
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Nikon 85mm F1.4Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 85mm F1.4Nikon F (FX) | 8/2010 |
Nikon 85mm F1.8Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 85mm F1.8Nikon F (FX) | 1/2012 |
Nikon 85mm F2.8Nikon F (FX) | 7/2008 |
Macro
A macro lens is a specialized camera lens designed to capture extreme close-up photographs with high magnification (0.5x and higher). It is specifically crafted to focus on subjects at very short distances, allowing for intricate and detailed images of small objects such as insects, flowers, or textures.
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Super Zoom
A superzoom lens is a versatile camera lens that combines the functionality of wide-angle and telephoto lenses into a single, convenient package. Superzoom is great for travel as it covers many situations by itself.
Name | Announced |
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Nikon 24-120mm F3.5-5.6Nikon F (FX) | 2/2003 |
Nikon 24-120mm F4Nikon F (FX) | 8/2010 |
Nikon 28-300mm F3.5-5.6Nikon F (FX) | 8/2010 |
Nikon 80-400mm F4.5-5.6Nikon F (FX) | |
Nikon 80-400mm F4.5-5.6Nikon F (FX) | 3/2013 |
Power Zoom
A powerzoom (PZ) lens are motor-powered zoom lenses with a smooth and precise control of zooming. These are ideal for videos.
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