Nikon SLR Cameras

Looking At The World Through Nikon's NIKKOR lenses

Nikon uses its own patented inventions for DSLR cameras. This also applies to optic lenses on which photo and video quality on the whole is directly dependent. Nikkor lenses are brand-name lenses manufactured by Nikon.


There are different kinds of Nikkor lenses used in high-quality photography:

  • lenses for Leica rangefinder and Nikon S-series (S-mount) cameras;
  • 1-mount lenses for Nikon's CX format which are currently used by Nikon 1 series;
  • DX format lenses;
  • F-mount lenses used in 35mm SLR and DSLR cameras;
  • amphibious lenses for Nikon's underwater cameras;
  • and others.

Nowadays the most popular and actively developed lenses are Nikon's F-mount lenses. They provide coverage of both 24x36mm area of 135 film and the Nikon FX-format. They can also cover the 16x24mm area attributed to the Nikon DX format. More than 400 Nikon's models belong to this group.

And AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED model is one of them. The lens D-Type design allows you to get precise distance information for correct light exposure. The model is compatible with Nikon DSLR cameras where the aperture control is realized from the camera body. Low distortions is another hallmark of the lens which is made possible thanks to two aspherical lens elements.

Chromatic aberration is minimized due to two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements. Nikon Image Stabilization and Vibration Reduction always assure sharp images of the highest quality. The Auto Focusing function works at a ultra-high-speed providing unsurpassed accuracy and quiet operation. 5x zoom is available making distant objects much closer. Elements that are out of focus appear more realistic thanks to a rounded diaphragm.


Let's take 1 NIKKOR VR CX format 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 lens as another example. It features a maximum aperture range of f/3.8-5.6 and provides detailed photos. The lens can handle any scene: from portrait to sports. Vibration Reduction always keeps your photos sharp. It is comfortable to deal with this model, because it is compact and lightweight.