Users of the Nikon D40 through Nikon D5500 cameras are probably aware of the fact that these cameras cannot autofocus with all Nikon-compatible lenses. These cameras lack a built-in autofocus motor and, therefore, must rely on the motors inside the lenses in order achieve autofocus.
Since the introduction of the D40, Nikon has shown a commitment to making lenses that are compatible with all its DSLRs by putting autofocus motors inside. The cameras listed below all share the same AF motor characteristics and, therefore, need the appropriate lenses:
- Nikon D40
- Nikon D40x
- Nikon D60
- Nikon D3000
- Nikon D3100
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D3300
- Nikon D3400 (latest model)
- Nikon D5000
- Nikon D5100
- Nikon D5200
- Nikon D5300
- Nikon D5500
- Nikon D5600 (latest model)
The following list contains those current lenses from Nikon and will be amended as new, compatible lenses are introduced. Where applicable, I have included links to Amazon and B&H Photo product pages for each lens, where you can check availability and prices. If I have missed current lenses that should be included, please let me know by using the contact form.
Prime Lenses
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR – B&H Photo
Zoom Lenses
AF-S DX NIKKOR 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S Zoom-NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II – Amazon
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED – Amazon / B&H Photo
Teleconverters
AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E II – Amazon / B&H Photo
