Reviewed October 10, 2026. Use compatible F-mount lenses on a DX DSLR. DX lenses cover the crop-sensor format; Z DX lenses are a different mount. Verify exact autofocus and aperture compatibility in your camera manual.
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Portraits
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Mount: Nikon F. A normal prime on FX and a tighter portrait option on DX.
Use the AF-S G variant specified here; similarly named AF-D lenses have different autofocus requirements.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Mount: Nikon F DX. A normal-view prime for Nikon DX DSLRs and available-light everyday photography.
It is designed for DX coverage, not unrestricted FX shooting.
Landscapes and interiors
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Mount: Nikon F DX. A wide zoom for landscapes and environmental scenes on a Nikon DX DSLR.
Check body compatibility and used condition; it is not a Z-mount lens.
Wildlife and distant subjects
Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Mount: Nikon F. A telephoto zoom to consider for larger wildlife, outdoor sport and distant details.
Small distant birds may need more reach. This is the AF-S G lens, not the AF-P variant.
Night and low light
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Mount: Nikon F DX. A normal-view prime for Nikon DX DSLRs and available-light everyday photography.
It is designed for DX coverage, not unrestricted FX shooting.
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED
Mount: Nikon F. A wide prime for environmental scenes and night work on FX.
Check body compatibility and condition when comparing used copies.
Street photography
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
Mount: Nikon F DX. A normal-view prime for Nikon DX DSLRs and available-light everyday photography.
It is designed for DX coverage, not unrestricted FX shooting.
Travel and everyday photography
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Mount: Nikon F DX. A DX travel zoom when a single lens matters more than a wide maximum aperture.
Do not confuse this F-mount lens with NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm.
Macro and small subjects
Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Mount: Nikon F. A dedicated macro lens for small subjects and details on Nikon DSLRs.
Verify the exact F-mount model; the Z MC 105mm is a different mount.