Trying to find what lens are available based on a particular lens type? The most popular types of camera lenses fall into either Telephoto lenses, Wide-Angle lenses, or Macro Lenses. We have a list for each of these. So regardless of what type of Nikon camera you have, DSLR or Mirrorless, Full Frame or APS-C, you’ll be able to quickly see all the lens options you have.
The categories of lenses we mention above are determined mainly by focal length. For those that already familiar with these group, you may have noticed that we did not include ‘standard’ lenses. We do have a complete list of Nikon Camera lenses, so if you are searching for something that you don’t see here you can click over to that page. Although some lenses in the lists below would also fall into that focal range.
If you’re new to photography, or just need a reminder here’s a breakdown of the lens types and their typical focal length ranges.
Type of Lens | Focal Length Range | Common Use |
Fisheye | 4mm-14mm | Creative and Abstract photography |
Wide Angle | 14mm-35mm | Landscape, Real-Estate, and Architecture |
Standard | 35mm-85mm | Portrait, Street, and Travel |
Telephoto | 85mm-135mm+ | Wildlife and Sports |
Macro | 35mm-200mm | Close up photography |
We put this list together to help photographers, both new and experienced, have a simple resource to find lenses that fit the type of photography they do.
Our lens database of over 700 lenses from the best lens companies is updated regularly. For this list specifically we’ve grouped the lenses by the most popular lens types.
This handy list of Nikon Lenses also allows you easily sort and search to narrow in on what you need.
Nikon Lenses by Type:
Nikon Telephoto, Wide-Angle and Macro Lens Lists
These lists of Nikon lens includes Nikon’s Nikkor lenses as well as some third-party companies such as Sigma and Tamron, all of which make really quality lenses.
This list is based on the most popular lens types for Nikon DSLR and Mirrorless cameras.
We aren’t able to update prices constantly so instead we provide you with an idea of the price range for a particular lens. That way if you see it far outside of this range you can make a better judgement on whether it may be a used or refurbished lens. Or perhaps you landed on a really good sale! Just make sure to always consider the source your buying from.
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- Professional = $6000+
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Nikon Wide Angle Lenses
Lens Name | Announced | Lens Type | Format Size | Focal length | Image stabilization | Maximum aperture | Minimum aperture | Lens mount | Motor type | Weight | Price Range |
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Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye | 2007 | Prime | DX | 4.5 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 6.7-13mm f/3.5-5.6 | 2013 | Zoom | 1" | 6.7–13 mm | F3.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 125 g (0.28 lb) | - | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 8–15 mm | No | F3.5–29 | F4.5–29 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye | - | Prime | FX | 8 mm | No | F3.5 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Micromotor | 400 g (0.88 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 8–16 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 555 g (1.22 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VR | 2017 | Zoom | DX | 10–20 mm | (3.5 stops) | F4.5–5.6 | F29 | Nikon F (DX) | Stepper motor | 230 g (0.51 lb) | $$ |
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom | 2014 | Zoom | 1" | 10–30 mm | F3.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 85 g (0.19 lb) | $$ | |
Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 | 2013 | Prime | 1" | 10 mm | No | F2.8 | F11 | Nikon 1 | Micromotor | 118 g (0.26 lb) | $$ |
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 | 2013 | Zoom | 1" | 10–100 mm | F4–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 298 g (0.66 lb) | - | |
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 | 2011 | Zoom | 1" | 10–30 mm | (Vibration Reduction II) | F3.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 115 g (0.25 lb) | - |
Nikon 1 Nikkor 10mm f/2.8 | 2011 | Prime | 1" | 10 mm | No | F2.8 | F11 | Nikon 1 | Micromotor | 77 g (0.17 lb) | - |
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom | 2011 | Zoom | 1" | 10–100 mm | (Vibration Reduction II) | F4.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Micromotor | 515 g (1.14 lb) | - |
Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 10–20 mm | No | F3.5 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal Fisheye | 2007 | Prime | DX | 10 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 475 g (1.05 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | Zoom | DX | 10–24 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22–29 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 406 g (0.90 lb) | $$ | |
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM | 2005 | Zoom | DX | 10–20 mm | No | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$ |
Tamron 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD | 2017 | Zoom | DX | 10–24 mm | (4 stops) | F3.5–22 | F4.5–29 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | 440 g (0.97 lb) | $$ | |
Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye | 2011 | Zoom | DX | 10–17 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 350 g (0.77 lb) | $$ |
Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 | 2013 | Zoom | 1" | 11–27.5 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 182 g (0.40 lb) | - |
Nikon 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 | 2012 | Zoom | 1" | 11–27.5 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 83 g (0.18 lb) | - |
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX II | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 11–16 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | - | Zoom | DX | 11–18 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 355 g (0.78 lb) | $$ |
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f/2.8 DX | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 11–16 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $ |
Tokina atx-i Pro 11-16mm F2.8 CF | 2019 | Zoom | DX | 11–16 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 555 g (1.22 lb) | $$ |
Tokina ATR-X Pro 11-20mm F2.8 DX | 2015 | Zoom | DX | 11–20 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $$ | |
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM | - | Zoom | FX | 12–24 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sigma SA Bayonet, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM | 2011 | Zoom | FX | 12–24 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | |
Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art | 2016 | Zoom | FX | 12–24 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1150 g (2.54 lb) | $$$$ |
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX | - | Zoom | DX | 12–24 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$ |
Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II | - | Zoom | DX | 12–24 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ |
Tokina AT-X 12-28mm f/4 Pro DX | 2013 | Zoom | DX | 12–28 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 530 g (1.17 lb) | $$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S | 2020 | Zoom | FX | 14–24 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 650 g (1.43 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | 2019 | Zoom | FX | 14–30 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED | 2007 | Zoom | FX | 14–24 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 970 g (2.14 lb) | - |
Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art | 2017 | Prime | FX | 14 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1170 g (2.58 lb) | $$$$ |
Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM Art | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 14–24 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1150 g (2.54 lb) | $$$ |
Tokina AT-X 14-20mm F2 Pro DX | 2015 | Zoom | DX | 14–20 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX) | 725 g (1.60 lb) | $$ | |
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 15–30 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ultrasonic | 1100 g (2.43 lb) | $$$ | |
Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye | - | Prime | FX | 15 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 370 g (0.82 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 15–30 mm | 4.5 stop(s) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1110 g (2.45 lb) | $$$ |
Zeiss Milvus 15mm F2.8 | 2016 | Prime | FX | 15 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 947 g (2.09 lb) | $$$$ | |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 | 2012 | Prime | FX | 15 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 730 g (1.61 lb) | $$$$ | ||
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm F3.5-6.3 VR | 2019 | Zoom | DX | 16–50 mm | 4.5 stop(s) | F3.5–6.3 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 135 g (0.30 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F4G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 16–35 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 685 g (1.51 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR | 2015 | Zoom | DX | 16–80 mm | (4 stops) | F2.8–4 | F22–32 | Nikon F (DX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 480 g (1.06 lb) | $$$ |
Tokina Opera 16-28mm F2.8 FF | 2019 | Zoom | FX | 16–28 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 940 g (2.07 lb) | $$ |
Tokina AT-X 16-28mm f/2.8 Pro FX | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 16–28 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 950 g (2.09 lb) | $$ |
Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 16–300 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ | |
Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f/2.8 DX | - | Zoom | DX | 16–50 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 610 g (1.34 lb) | $ |
Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 16.5–135 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 610 g (1.34 lb) | $$ |
Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 17–35 mm | No | F2.8–4 | F16–22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 460 g (1.01 lb) | $$$ |
Tokina AT-X 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX | 2011 | Zoom | FX | 17–35 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical (IF) | Zoom | FX | 17–35 mm | No | F2.8–4 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 440 g (0.97 lb) | - | |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 17–70 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8–4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Micro-type ultrasonic | 465 g (1.03 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 17–50 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ultrasonic | 565 g (1.25 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 17–70 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8–4 | F22–32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | - | Zoom | DX | 17–50 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 430 g (0.95 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) | - | Zoom | DX | 17–50 mm | (vibration compensation) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | 2013 | Zoom | FX | 18–35 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22–29 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 385 g (0.85 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR | 2016 | Zoom | DX | 18–55 mm | (4 stops) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (DX) | Stepper motor | 205 g (0.45 lb) | $ |
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G | 2016 | Zoom | DX | 18–55 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (DX) | Stepper motor | 195 g (0.43 lb) | $ |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VR | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–300 mm | (VR II) | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 550 g (1.21 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–55 mm | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 195 g (0.43 lb) | $$ | |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR | 2013 | Zoom | DX | 18–140 mm | (VR) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 490 g (1.08 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 18–300 mm | (VR II) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–32 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 830 g (1.83 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 565 g (1.25 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | 2007 | Zoom | DX | 18–55 mm | (vibration reduction, 3 stops) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 265 g (0.58 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF | 2006 | Zoom | DX | 18–135 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 385 g (0.85 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | 2005 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF | 2004 | Zoom | DX | 18–70 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22–29 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 420 g (0.93 lb) | $$ |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 3,5/18 | - | Prime | FX | 18 mm | No | F3.5 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$$ | |
Zeiss Milvus 18mm F2.8 | 2016 | Prime | FX | 18 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 721 g (1.59 lb) | $$$$ | |
Tamron 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC | 2015 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (Not on Sony A-mount) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 400 g (0.88 lb) | $ |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC | 2005 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | No | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 405 g (0.89 lb) | $ |
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 18–270 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Micro-type ultrasonic | 450 g (0.99 lb) | $$ | |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM | 2008 | Zoom | DX | 18–125 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F3.8–5.6 | F22–36 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ultrasonic | 490 g (1.08 lb) | $ |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM | 2006 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (Auto panning detection) | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Micro-type ultrasonic | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | C | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (Sony and Pentax versions don't have OS) | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ultrasonic | 430 g (0.95 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 18–250 mm | (Up to 4 stops claimed) | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Micro-type ultrasonic | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM | 2011 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 490 g (1.08 lb) | $$ | |
Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | C | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–300 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | $$$ | ||
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 18–50 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8–4.5 | F22–36 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 395 g (0.87 lb) | $ |
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 18–250 mm | (Up to 4 stops claimed) | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro-type ultrasonic | 628 g (1.38 lb) | $$ |
Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | - | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | No | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 398 g (0.88 lb) | $$ |
Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | - | Zoom | DX | 18–250 mm | No | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 430 g (0.95 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art | 2013 | Zoom | DX | 18–35 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 810 g (1.79 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD | 2017 | Zoom | DX | 18–400 mm | (Up to 2.5 stops) | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 710 g (1.57 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO | 2008 | Zoom | DX | 18–270 mm | (Up to 4 stops claimed) | F3.6–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $$ |
Nikon 1 Nikkor 18.5mm f/1.8 | 2012 | Prime | 1" | 18.5 mm | F1.8 | F11 | Nikon 1 | Micromotor | 70 g (0.15 lb) | - | |
Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED | 2016 | Prime | FX | 19 mm | No | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | 885 g (1.95 lb) | $$$$$ | |
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S | 2020 | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 505 g (1.11 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED | 2014 | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 355 g (0.78 lb) | - |
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2015 | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 950 g (2.09 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF | - | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$$ | |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/21 | 2008 | Prime | FX | 21 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$$ | |
Zeiss Milvus 21mm F2.8 | 2015 | Prime | FX | 21 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX) | 851 g (1.88 lb) | $$$ | |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-50mm F4-6.3 | 2020 | Zoom | FX | 24–50 mm | No | F4–6.3 | F22–36 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 195 g (0.43 lb) | $$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR | 2020 | Zoom | FX | 24–200 mm | 4.5 stop(s) | F4–6.3 | F22–36 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S | 2019 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 450 g (0.99 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S | 2019 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 805 g (1.77 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 500 g (1.10 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR | 2015 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | (4 stops) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1070 g (2.36 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED | 2015 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 355 g (0.78 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-85mm F3.5-4.5G ED VR | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 24–85 mm | F3.5–4.5 | F22–29 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$ | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm F4G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 24–120 mm | (VR II, up to 4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 710 g (1.57 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED | 2010 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 620 g (1.37 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED | 2007 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 900 g (1.98 lb) | - |
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | (VC (Vibration Compensation)) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 825 g (1.82 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM Art | 2013 | Zoom | FX | 24–105 mm | F4 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 885 g (1.95 lb) | $$$ | |
Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2015 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ultrasonic | 665 g (1.47 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | ||
Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art | 2015 | Zoom | FX | 24–35 mm | No | F2 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 940 g (2.07 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 790 g (1.74 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2 | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | (5 stops) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 905 g (2.00 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | - | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$ | |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/25 | - | Prime | FX | 25 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 480 g (1.06 lb) | - | |
Zeiss Milvus 25mm F1.4 | 2017 | Prime | FX | 25 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1225 g (2.70 lb) | $$$$ | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm F1.4E ED | 2017 | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.4–16 | F1.4–16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 645 g (1.42 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G | 2012 | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 330 g (0.73 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | (VR II, 4 stops claimed) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 800 g (1.76 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron AF 28-80mm F/3.5-5.6 Aspherical | Zoom | FX | 28–80 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 237 g (0.52 lb) | $ | |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ | |
Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2018 | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 865 g (1.91 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) | - | Zoom | FX | 28–75 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 510 g (1.12 lb) | $$ |
Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Di Aspherical (IF) Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 28–200 mm | No | F3.8–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 354 g (0.78 lb) | $$ |
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | No | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 420 g (0.93 lb) | $ |
Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | - | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 500 g (1.10 lb) | $$ |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 | - | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$$ | |
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | (vibration compensation) | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 555 g (1.22 lb) | $$$ |
Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 | 2015 | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1390 g (3.06 lb) | $$$$$ | |
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 | 2011 | Zoom | 1" | 30–110 mm | (Vibration Reduction II) | F3.8–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Micromotor | 180 g (0.40 lb) | - |
Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM Art | 2013 | Prime | DX | 30 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ultrasonic | 435 g (0.96 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM | 2005 | Prime | DX | 30 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF-S, Four Thirds, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 430 g (0.95 lb) | $$ |
Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 | 2013 | Prime | 1" | 32 mm | No | F1.2 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Ultrasonic | 235 g (0.52 lb) | - |
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S | 2018 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 370 g (0.82 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G ED | 2014 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 305 g (0.67 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G | 2010 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm F1.8G | 2009 | Prime | DX | 35 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Nikon F (DX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 210 g (0.46 lb) | $ |
Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD | 2015 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | (Canon, Nikon only) | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 480 g (1.06 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2012 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 665 g (1.47 lb) | $$$ |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/35 | - | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$$ | |
Tamron 35-150mm F2.8-4 Di VC OSD | 2019 | Zoom | FX | 35–150 mm | 5 stop(s) | F2.8–16 | F4–22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 797 g (1.76 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 Di USD | 2019 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 815 g (1.80 lb) | $$$ |
Zeiss Milvus 35mm F1.4 | 2017 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1174 g (2.59 lb) | $$$$ | |
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 | 2010 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 830 g (1.83 lb) | $$$$ | |
Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f/2.8 Macro DX | - | Prime | DX | 35 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 340 g (0.75 lb) | $$ |
Nikon Telephoto Lenses
Lens Name | Announced | Lens Type | Format Size | Focal length | Image stabilization | Maximum aperture | Minimum aperture | Lens mount | Motor type | Weight | Price Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | 2013 | Zoom | FX | 80–400 mm | (Vibration Reduction up to 4 stops) | F4.5–5.6 | F32–40 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 1570 g (3.46 lb) | - |
Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 | - | Zoom | FX | 80–400 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 1020 g (2.25 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S | 2019 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.8G | 2012 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 350 g (0.77 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm F1.4G | 2010 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 595 g (1.31 lb) | - |
Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD | 2016 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | (3.5 stops) | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 700 g (1.54 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2016 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | |
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 2010 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 725 g (1.60 lb) | $$$ |
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85 | - | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 700 g (1.54 lb) | $$$ | |
Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 | 2014 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1140 g (2.51 lb) | $$$$$ | |
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro | 2016 | Prime | FX | 90 mm | (3.5 stops) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 609 g (1.34 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro (F004) | 2012 | Prime | FX | 90 mm | (From 3m, the benefits of VC gradually decrease as the focus distance becomes closer) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 550 g (1.21 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro | Prime | FX | 90 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 405 g (0.89 lb) | $$ | |
Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100 | - | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Nikon F (FX) | 680 g (1.50 lb) | - | |
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 100–400 mm | F5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1160 g (2.56 lb) | $$$ | |
Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro | - | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$ |
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro | 2019 | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 530 g (1.17 lb) | $$ |
Zeiss Otus 100mm F1.4 | 2019 | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1405 g (3.10 lb) | $$$$$ | |
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 100–400 mm | 4 stop(s) | F4.5–6.3 | F32–45 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1135 g (2.50 lb) | $$$ |
Zeiss Milvus 100mm F2 | 2015 | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 843 g (1.86 lb) | $$$$ | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm F1.4E ED | 2016 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 985 g (2.17 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR | 2006 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F2.8 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 720 g (1.59 lb) | - |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2011 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$ | ||
Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2018 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1645 g (3.63 lb) | $$$$ |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 2004 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sigma SA Bayonet, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 460 g (1.01 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR | 2020 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | 4 stop(s) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3250 g (7.17 lb) | Professional |
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG HSM | 2005 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2600 g (5.73 lb) | $$$$ | |
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | 2950 g (6.50 lb) | $$$$$ | ||
Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 120–400 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F4.5–5.6 | F22–28 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1640 g (3.62 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2950 g (6.50 lb) | $$$$$ |
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art | 2017 | Prime | FX | 135 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1130 g (2.49 lb) | $$$ |
Carl Zeiss Apo Sonnar T* 2/135 | 2012 | Prime | FX | 135 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 920 g (2.03 lb) | $ | |
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 | 2016 | Zoom | FX | 150–600 mm | (VC - Vibration Compensation) | F5–6.3 | F32–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 2010 g (4.43 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | 2013 | Zoom | FX | 150–600 mm | (VC - Vibration Compensation) | F5–6.3 | F32–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 1951 g (4.30 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 150–600 mm | F5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | $$$ | ||
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 150–600 mm | F5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ultrasonic | 2860 g (6.31 lb) | $$$$ | |
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM | 2010 | Prime | FX | 150 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 150–500 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F5–6.3 | F22–28 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1780 g (3.92 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM | 2011 | Prime | FX | 150 mm | No | F2.9–2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 895 g (1.97 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 180–400 mm | 4 stop(s) | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3500 g (7.72 lb) | Professional |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | Prime | FX | 180 mm | No | F3.5 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 920 g (2.03 lb) | - | |
Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2012 | Prime | FX | 180 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1640 g (3.62 lb) | - | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR | 2015 | Zoom | FX | 200–500 mm | (4.5 stops) | F5.6 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2300 g (5.07 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 2010 | Prime | FX | 200 mm | (VR II, 4 stops claimed. Dual mode, Active and Passive) | F2 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2930 g (6.46 lb) | $$$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 200–400 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 3360 g (7.41 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED-IF VR | 2004 | Prime | FX | 200 mm | (dual mode vibration reduction, 3 stops) | F2 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 2900 g (6.39 lb) | - |
Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) | Zoom | FX | 200–500 mm | No | F5–6.3 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 1237 g (2.73 lb) | - | |
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 200–500 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 15700 g (34.61 lb) | Professional |
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR | 2015 | Prime | FX | 300 mm | (4.5 stops) | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 755 g (1.66 lb) | $$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | 2009 | Prime | FX | 300 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 2900 g (6.39 lb) | - |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR | 2004 | Prime | FX | 300 mm | (vibration reduction, 3 stops) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 2850 g (6.28 lb) | - |
Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM | 2005 | Zoom | FX | 300–800 mm | No | F5.6 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 5880 g (12.96 lb) | Professional |
Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM | 2005 | Prime | FX | 300 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2400 g (5.29 lb) | $$$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | 2014 | Prime | FX | 400 mm | (Up to 4 stops stabilisation) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3800 g (8.38 lb) | Professional |
Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF | 2020 | Prime | FX | 400 mm | No | F8 | F8 | Canon EF, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Sony FE | 355 g (0.78 lb) | $ | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR | 2018 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | 4 stop(s) | F5.6 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1460 g (3.22 lb) | $$$$$ |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR | 2015 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | (4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3090 g (6.81 lb) | Professional |
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport | 2016 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | F4 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$$$ | |||
Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM | 2005 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | F4.5 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3150 g (6.94 lb) | $$$$$ | |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR | 2015 | Prime | FX | 600 mm | (4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3810 g (8.40 lb) | Professional |
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR | 2013 | Prime | FX | 800 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F5.6 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 4590 g (10.12 lb) | Professional |
Sigma 800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM | 2005 | Prime | FX | 800 mm | No | F5.6 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 4900 g (10.80 lb) | Professional |
Nikon Macro Lenses
Lens Name | Announced | Lens Type | Format Size | Focal length | Image stabilization | Maximum aperture | Minimum aperture | Lens mount | Motor type | Weight | Price Range |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tokina AT-X Pro 35mm f/2.8 Macro DX | - | Prime | DX | 35 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 340 g (0.75 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 40mm F2.8 | 2011 | Prime | DX | 40 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 235 g (0.52 lb) | $ |
Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 2004 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 320 g (0.71 lb) | $$ |
Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro | 2015 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 730 g (1.61 lb) | $$$ | |
Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro | 2009 | Prime | DX | 60 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 400 g (0.88 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED | 2008 | Prime | FX | 60 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 425 g (0.94 lb) | $$$ |
Sigma 70mm F2.8 DG Macro Art | 2018 | Prime | FX | 70 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Micromotor | 515 g (1.14 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | - | Prime | FX | 70 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 527 g (1.16 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro | 2016 | Prime | FX | 90 mm | (3.5 stops) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 609 g (1.34 lb) | $$$ |
Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro (F004) | 2012 | Prime | FX | 90 mm | (From 3m, the benefits of VC gradually decrease as the focus distance becomes closer) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 550 g (1.21 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro | Prime | FX | 90 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 405 g (0.89 lb) | $$ | |
Tokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro | - | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$ |
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro | 2019 | Prime | FX | 100 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 530 g (1.17 lb) | $$ |
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 2004 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sigma SA Bayonet, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 460 g (1.01 lb) | $$ |
Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED VR | 2006 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F2.8 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 720 g (1.59 lb) | - |
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM | 2010 | Prime | FX | 150 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | |
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM | 2011 | Prime | FX | 150 mm | No | F2.9–2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 895 g (1.97 lb) | $$ |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | Prime | FX | 180 mm | No | F3.5 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 920 g (2.03 lb) | - | |
Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2012 | Prime | FX | 180 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1640 g (3.62 lb) | - |
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