Written by Manon
Edited on
3 September 2024
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07:25
Which lens do you need for your Nikon SLR camera?
Nikon has an extensive lens assortment, but which lenses are suitable for your SLR camera? Not all Nikon lenses are compatible with all Nikon SLR cameras. In addition, Nikon distinguishes FX and DX models. Read which lenses are suitable for your Nikon SLR camera here.
Nikon SLR cameras with full-frame sensor
Nikon uses an F mount for SLR cameras. They're divided into FX and DX lenses. The FX lenses are optimized for full-frame Nikon SLR cameras. Because these lenses are made for the largest sensor size, you can also use them on a camera with a smaller APS-C sensor. You won't reach the highest image quality with the lens this way. The advantage of a full-frame lens on your APS-C camera is that you can continue to use the lens if you switch to a full-frame camera.
Nikon SLR cameras with APS-C sensor
DX lenses are suitable for Nikon cameras with an APS-C sensor. This sensor is smaller than a full-frame sensor, which is why it has a 1.5 crop factor. You have to multiply the focal length of the lens with this number. A 50mm lens on an APS-C camera can be compared to an 80mm lens on a full-frame camera. Keep this in mind when you purchase your lens. This is an advantage for sports and wildlife photography, because you can zoom in even further. If you attach a DX lens to a full-frame camera, you'll get black borders around your photo. That's why it's only suitable for APS-C SLR cameras.
Article by Manon
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