Looking for Nikon Lens Under $500, Under $1500, Under $3000, or for what lenses fall into a more professional price range? We’ve created a list of Nikon Lens by price point to help you narrow down your lens search.
When I was getting started with photography I had a really hard time getting a feel for what the cost of lenses should be. Different brands, sales prices, and lens quality makes it really difficult to navigate and narrow down your selection.
I found it hard to find a place where I could get a quick feel for what lenses should cost, so that I could then determine what I was actually buying was a fair price.
So we put this list together to help photographers, both new and experienced, have a simple resource to find lenses that fit their budget. For some price may be the first item in their lens search, while for others it just may be that last consideration before purchase. Either way we hope you find this list helpful.
Our lens database of over 700 lenses from the best lens companies is updated regularly. However for this list specifically, if we don’t have a current price confirmed it won’t show up.
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Nikon Lenses by Price:
Nikon Lenses Under $500
Nikon Lenses Under $1500
Nikon Lenses Under $3000
Professional Nikon Lenses
Nikon Lens Grouped by Price
This list 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 standard Nikon Mount types, from the Nikon mirrorless Z mount and the expansive Nikon F mount (DX) and Nikon F mount (FX), even back to the Nikon 1 mount.
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.
- $ = around $300 or less
- $$ = around $300-$600
- $$$ = around $600-$1500
- $$$$ = around $1500-$3000
- $$$$$ = around $3000-$6000
- Professional = $6000+
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Nikon Lenses Under $500
| Lens Name | Announced | Lens Type | Format Size | Focal length | Image stabilization | Maximum aperture | Minimum aperture | Lens mount | Motor type | Weight | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | No | F4–5.6 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 435 g (0.96 lb) | $ |
| Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 50–200 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro-type ultrasonic | 420 g (0.93 lb) | $ |
| Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | No | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 550 g (1.21 lb) | $ |
| 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) | $ |
| Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro | - | Zoom | DX | 55–200 mm | No | F4–5.6 | F32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 300 g (0.66 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | No | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 550 g (1.21 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) | $ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.8G | 2011 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 185 g (0.41 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) | $ |
| 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) | $ |
| 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) | $ |
| Tamron SP 2X Pro Teleconverter | FX | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 184 g (0.41 lb) | $ | |||||||
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm F4-5.6G VR II | 2015 | Zoom | DX | 55–200 mm | (vibration reduction up to 4 stops) | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 300 g (0.66 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) | $ |
| 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) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 2x EX DG Tele Converter | 2005 | FX | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | 234 g (0.52 lb) | $$ | ||||||
| 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) | $$ |
| Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom | 2014 | Zoom | 1" | 10–30 mm | F3.5–5.6 | F16 | Nikon 1 | Stepper motor | 85 g (0.19 lb) | $$ | |
| Nikon 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) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–55 mm | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 195 g (0.43 lb) | $$ | |
| Nikon 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 1.4x EX DG Tele Converter | 2005 | FX | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | 143 g (0.32 lb) | $ | ||||||
| Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D | - | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 230 g (0.51 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC | 2005 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | No | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 405 g (0.89 lb) | $ |
| Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | F4–5.6 | F32–45 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 765 g (1.69 lb) | $$ | |
| Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G | 2016 | Zoom | DX | 70–300 mm | No | F4.5–6.3 | F32 | Nikon F (DX) | Stepper motor | 400 g (0.88 lb) | $$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 VR | 2019 | Zoom | DX | 50–250 mm | 5 stop(s) | F4.5–6.3 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 405 g (0.89 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Nikon 1 Nikkor AW 10mm f/2.8 | 2013 | Prime | 1" | 10 mm | No | F2.8 | F11 | Nikon 1 | Micromotor | 118 g (0.26 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ | |
| Sigma 50mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 2004 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 320 g (0.71 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO | 2008 | Zoom | DX | 18–270 mm | (Up to 4 stops claimed) | F3.6–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | C | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (Sony and Pentax versions don't have OS) | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ultrasonic | 430 g (0.95 lb) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VR | 2016 | Zoom | DX | 70–300 mm | F4.5–6.3 | F32 | Nikon F (DX) | Stepper motor | 415 g (0.91 lb) | $$ | |
| Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II | 2004 | FX | Nikon F (FX) | 250 g (0.55 lb) | $$ | ||||||
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | C | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 17–70 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8–4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Micro-type ultrasonic | 465 g (1.03 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm F1.4G | 2008 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 290 g (0.64 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 10–20 mm | No | F3.5 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | 2009 | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | (4 stop claimed) | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 610 g (1.34 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | 2012 | Zoom | DX | 18–250 mm | (Up to 4 stops claimed) | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Micro-type ultrasonic | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 18–270 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Micro-type ultrasonic | 450 g (0.99 lb) | $$ | |
| Sigma 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 28mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | - | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 500 g (1.10 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ | |
| Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 17–70 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8–4 | F22–32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$ |
| 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 | $$ | ||
| Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | - | Zoom | DX | 11–18 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 355 g (0.78 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 17–50 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ultrasonic | 565 g (1.25 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ | |
| Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 (IF) DX | - | Zoom | DX | 12–24 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | Zoom | DX | 10–24 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22–29 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 406 g (0.90 lb) | $$ | |
| Sigma 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) | $$ | |
| Tamron SP AF 60mm F2 Di II LD IF Macro | 2009 | Prime | DX | 60 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 400 g (0.88 lb) | $$ |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 2008 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 505 g (1.11 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 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) | $$ |
| Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro | Prime | FX | 90 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 405 g (0.89 lb) | $$ | |
| 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) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 55–300 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F4.5–5.6 | F22–32 | Nikon F (DX) | Micro-type ultrasonic | 530 g (1.17 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
Nikon Lenses Under $1500
| Lens Name | Announced | Lens Type | Format Size | Focal length | Image stabilization | Maximum aperture | Minimum aperture | Lens mount | Motor type | Weight | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokina AT-X 16.5-135mm f/3.5-5.6 DX | 2009 | Zoom | DX | 16.5–135 mm | No | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 610 g (1.34 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye | 2011 | Zoom | DX | 10–17 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Screw drive from camera | 350 g (0.77 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ | |
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR | 2005 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–36 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 560 g (1.23 lb) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | (4.5 stops) | F4.5–32 | F5.6–40 | Nikon F (FX) | Stepper motor | 680 g (1.50 lb) | $$ |
| Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM | 2005 | Zoom | DX | 10–20 mm | No | F4–5.6 | F22–32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | C | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 18–300 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | $$$ | ||
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 70–210 mm | 4 stop(s) | F4 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 859 g (1.89 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye | - | Prime | FX | 15 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 370 g (0.82 lb) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD | 2015 | Prime | FX | 45 mm | (Canon, Nikon only) | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S | 2018 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 415 g (0.91 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 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) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 20mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF | - | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tokina AT-X Pro 12-24mm f/4 DX II | - | Zoom | DX | 12–24 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM | 2006 | Zoom | DX | 18–200 mm | (Auto panning detection) | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Micro-type ultrasonic | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Di VC USD 1:1 Macro | 2016 | Prime | FX | 90 mm | (3.5 stops) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 609 g (1.34 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | 2006 | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | (VR II, 4 stops claimed) | F4.5–5.6 | F22–32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 745 g (1.64 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 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) | $$$ |
| Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 | - | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 350 g (0.77 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD | 2016 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | (3.5 stops) | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 700 g (1.54 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tokina AT-X 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 | - | Zoom | FX | 80–400 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Screw drive from camera | 1020 g (2.25 lb) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 1330 g (2.93 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 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm F1.8 S | 2019 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 24mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2015 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ultrasonic | 665 g (1.47 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | (3 stop claimed) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 980 g (2.16 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 8mm F3.5 EX DG Circular Fisheye | - | Prime | FX | 8 mm | No | F3.5 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Micromotor | 400 g (0.88 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 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) | $$$ |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 | - | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 520 g (1.15 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro | 2015 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 730 g (1.61 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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 | $$$ | ||
| Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 II DG HSM | 2011 | Zoom | FX | 12–24 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | |
| Sigma 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | 2010 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 725 g (1.60 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art | 2015 | Zoom | FX | 24–35 mm | No | F2 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 940 g (2.07 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm F4G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 16–35 mm | (vibration reduction (VR II) up to 4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 685 g (1.51 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S | 2020 | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 505 g (1.11 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S | 2019 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 450 g (0.99 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 500 g (1.10 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2014 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 815 g (1.80 lb) | $$$ |
| 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 | $$$ | ||
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4E ED VR | 2015 | Zoom | DX | 16–80 mm | (4 stops) | F2.8–4 | F22–32 | Nikon F (DX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 480 g (1.06 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art | 2016 | Zoom | DX | 50–100 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet | 1490 g (3.28 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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 | $$$ | |
| Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 15–30 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ultrasonic | 1100 g (2.43 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Zeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4 | 2015 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 922 g (2.03 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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 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) | $$$ |
| Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/85 | - | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 700 g (1.54 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 3,5/18 | - | Prime | FX | 18 mm | No | F3.5 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | (4 stops claimed. Dual mode, normal and panning) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1430 g (3.15 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | (VR, 5 stops) | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 850 g (1.87 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | 2013 | Prime | FX | 58 mm | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 385 g (0.85 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon Lenses Under $3000
| 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 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro | 2004 | Prime | FX | 105 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sigma SA Bayonet, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 460 g (1.01 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro | - | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Four Thirds, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$ | |
| 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) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | (4.5 stops) | F4.5–32 | F5.6–40 | Nikon F (FX) | Stepper motor | 680 g (1.50 lb) | $$ |
| 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) | $$ |
| Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR | 2013 | Zoom | DX | 18–140 mm | (VR) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (DX) | Ultrasonic | 490 g (1.08 lb) | $$ |
| 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 | $$$ | ||
| Tamron 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di OSD | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 17–35 mm | No | F2.8–4 | F16–22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 460 g (1.01 lb) | $$$ |
| Tamron 70-210mm F4 Di VC USD | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 70–210 mm | 4 stop(s) | F4 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 859 g (1.89 lb) | $$$ |
| Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | - | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | (vibration compensation) | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Micromotor | 555 g (1.22 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 35mm F1.8 Di VC USD | 2015 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | (Canon, Nikon only) | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 480 g (1.06 lb) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD | 2015 | Prime | FX | 45 mm | (Canon, Nikon only) | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm F1.8 S | 2018 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 415 g (0.91 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro | 2014 | Zoom | DX | 16–300 mm | F3.5–6.3 | F22–40 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 540 g (1.19 lb) | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) | - | Zoom | DX | 17–50 mm | (vibration compensation) | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX) | Micromotor | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 10mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Diagonal Fisheye | 2007 | Prime | DX | 10 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 475 g (1.05 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm F2.8G ED | 2008 | Prime | FX | 60 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 425 g (0.94 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm F1.8G ED | 2015 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 355 g (0.78 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | 2006 | Zoom | FX | 70–300 mm | (VR II, 4 stops claimed) | F4.5–5.6 | F22–32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 745 g (1.64 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 35mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2012 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 665 g (1.47 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art | 2013 | Zoom | DX | 18–35 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 810 g (1.79 lb) | $$$ |
| Carl Zeiss Planar T* 1,4/50 | - | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF | 350 g (0.77 lb) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM | 2010 | Zoom | DX | 8–16 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha DT | Ring-type ultrasonic | 555 g (1.22 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | 2013 | Zoom | FX | 18–35 mm | No | F3.5–4.5 | F22–29 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 385 g (0.85 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micromotor | 1330 g (2.93 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM | - | Zoom | FX | 12–24 mm | No | F4.5–5.6 | F22 | Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sigma SA Bayonet, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 600 g (1.32 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 120–400 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F4.5–5.6 | F22–28 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1640 g (3.62 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 28–300 mm | (VR II, 4 stops claimed) | F3.5–5.6 | F22–38 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 800 g (1.76 lb) | $$$ |
| Tokina AT-X 70-200mm F4 PRO FX VCM-S | 2014 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | (3 stop claimed) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 980 g (2.16 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm F1.8 S | 2018 | Prime | FX | 35 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 370 g (0.82 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 4.5mm F2.8 EX DC HSM Circular Fisheye | 2007 | Prime | DX | 4.5 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 470 g (1.04 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm F4-6.3 VR | 2020 | Zoom | FX | 24–200 mm | 4.5 stop(s) | F4–6.3 | F22–36 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 570 g (1.26 lb) | $$$ |
| Zeiss Milvus 50mm F2 Macro | 2015 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F2 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 730 g (1.61 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 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 | $$$ | |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG HSM | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 790 g (1.74 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2015 | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 950 g (2.09 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | (VC (Vibration Compensation)) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 825 g (1.82 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm F1.8 S | 2020 | Prime | FX | 20 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 505 g (1.11 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm F1.8 S | 2019 | Prime | FX | 24 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 450 g (0.99 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm F4 S | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 500 g (1.10 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | 2014 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha, Sony FE | Ring-type ultrasonic | 815 g (1.80 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 24–70 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | ||
| 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) | $$$ |
| Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | 2013 | Zoom | FX | 150–600 mm | (VC - Vibration Compensation) | F5–6.3 | F32–40 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ultrasonic | 1951 g (4.30 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM Art | 2016 | Zoom | DX | 50–100 mm | No | F1.8 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (DX), Sigma SA Bayonet | 1490 g (3.28 lb) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM | 2010 | Prime | FX | 150 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | $$$ | |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm F4G ED VR | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 24–120 mm | (VR II, up to 4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 710 g (1.57 lb) | $$$ |
| Zeiss Milvus 50mm F1.4 | 2015 | Prime | FX | 50 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 922 g (2.03 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) | $$$ | |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor Fisheye 8-15mm F3.5-4.5E ED | 2017 | Zoom | FX | 8–15 mm | No | F3.5–29 | F4.5–29 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm F4 S | 2019 | Zoom | FX | 14–30 mm | No | F4 | F22 | Nikon Z | Stepper motor | 485 g (1.07 lb) | $$$ |
| 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) | $$$ | |
| Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | (4 stops claimed. Dual mode, normal and panning) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1430 g (3.15 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F4G ED VR | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 70–200 mm | (VR, 5 stops) | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 850 g (1.87 lb) | $$$ |
| Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 150–500 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F5–6.3 | F22–28 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF3, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1780 g (3.92 lb) | $$$ |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 58mm f/1.4G | 2013 | Prime | FX | 58 mm | F1.4 | F16 | Nikon F (FX) | Ultrasonic | 385 g (0.85 lb) | $$$ |
Nikon Lenses Over $3000 - Professional Lenses
| Lens Name | Announced | Lens Type | Format Size | Focal length | Image stabilization | Maximum aperture | Minimum aperture | Lens mount | Motor type | Weight | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | 2010 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2950 g (6.50 lb) | $$$$$ |
| Sigma 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | 2012 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | 2950 g (6.50 lb) | $$$$$ | ||
| Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM | 2005 | Prime | FX | 300 mm | No | F2.8 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2400 g (5.29 lb) | $$$$$ |
| Nikon PC Nikkor 19mm F4E ED | 2016 | Prime | FX | 19 mm | No | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | 885 g (1.95 lb) | $$$$$ | |
| Zeiss Otus 85mm F1.4 | 2014 | Prime | FX | 85 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1140 g (2.51 lb) | $$$$$ | |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F5.6E PF ED VR | 2018 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | 4 stop(s) | F5.6 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 1460 g (3.22 lb) | $$$$$ |
| Zeiss Otus 55mm F1.4 | 2013 | Prime | FX | 55 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 970 g (2.14 lb) | $$$$$ | |
| Zeiss Otus 28mm F1.4 | 2015 | Prime | FX | 28 mm | No | F1.4 | F16 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX) | 1390 g (3.06 lb) | $$$$$ | |
| Sigma 500mm F4.5 EX DG HSM | 2005 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | F4.5 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Sigma SA Bayonet, Sony/Minolta Alpha | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3150 g (6.94 lb) | $$$$$ | |
| Sigma 300-800mm F5.6 EX DG HSM | 2005 | Zoom | FX | 300–800 mm | No | F5.6 | F32 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 5880 g (12.96 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm F0.95 S Noct | 2019 | Prime | FX | 58 mm | No | F1 | F16 | Nikon Z | 2000 g (4.41 lb) | Professional | |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR | 2020 | Zoom | FX | 120–300 mm | 4 stop(s) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3250 g (7.17 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm F4E FL ED VR | 2015 | Prime | FX | 500 mm | (4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3090 g (6.81 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR | 2014 | Prime | FX | 400 mm | (Up to 4 stops stabilisation) | F2.8 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3800 g (8.38 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm F4E FL ED VR | 2015 | Prime | FX | 600 mm | (4 stops) | F4 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3810 g (8.40 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm F4E TC1.4 FL ED VR | 2018 | Zoom | FX | 180–400 mm | 4 stop(s) | F4 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 3500 g (7.72 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR | 2013 | Prime | FX | 800 mm | (4 stops claimed) | F5.6 | F32 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 4590 g (10.12 lb) | Professional |
| Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG | 2008 | Zoom | FX | 200–500 mm | No | F2.8 | F22 | Canon EF, Nikon F (FX), Sigma SA Bayonet | Ring-type ultrasonic | 15700 g (34.61 lb) | Professional |
| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II | 2010 | Prime | FX | 200 mm | (VR II, 4 stops claimed. Dual mode, Active and Passive) | F2 | F22 | Nikon F (FX) | Ring-type ultrasonic | 2930 g (6.46 lb) | $$$$$ |
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