Understanding old Nikon lenses: AI, AI-S, AF and AF-S
May 12, 2014 · In 1986, Nikon introduced autofocus (AF) lenses. This works though a little screwdriver that sticks out of the camera, which connects to a screw in the lens that is connected to the focus ring. With this, a motor in the camera can adjust the focus.
List of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motor
The following list of Nikon F-mount lenses with integrated autofocus motor includes only Nikon F-mount lenses which fully autofocus in all modes of all Nikon F-mount digital single-lens reflex cameras with and also without an autofocus motor. [1]
Which NIKKOR Lens Type is Right for Your DSLR? - Nikon USA
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | DSLR Lenses | Nikon USA
Fall in love with the all-around capabilities of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G. A must have for any DX-format DSLR shooter, this compact, lightweight prime lens will help you get great images at any skill level. The 35mm focal length is ideal for a classic “natural” angle of view.
NIKKOR F-Mount DSLR Camera Lenses | Nikon
Explore Nikon’s NIKKOR System DSLR camera lenses to find the best lens type for your needs. Shop by use, price, telephoto or wide angle options, and more.
A Final Salute to Nikon's AF-D Lenses - Casual Photophile
May 3, 2021 · The AF Nikkor 70-210mm is a consumer grade lens designed for use with Nikon’s range of autofocus 35mm cameras from the 1980s, such as the Nikon N8008 and Nikon F4. It’s push/pull zoom design was as old as zoom lenses themselves, but the autofocus technology certainly wasn’t, and it proved to be both reliable and simple to use.
Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G review | Digital Camera World
Sep 13, 2022 · The Nikon AF-S DX 35mm f/1.8G works well as a ‘standard prime’ on APS-C format Nikon DSLRs, the 1.5x crop factor giving it an effective focal length of 52.5mm. Unlike some of Nikon’s more recent lenses, it has a ring-type ultrasonic autofocus system and mechanically linked aperture control, making it compatible with older Nikon DSLRs.
Nikon AF vs. AF-S Lenses: What's The Difference? (History)
Jun 11, 2021 · There are two types of Nikon lenses: AF (auto focus) and AF-S (auto focus with silent wave motor). AF are generally the older lenses that will only work in the manual mode. AF-S lenses work on all Nikon digital cameras, and have a fast and silent autofocus.
A-Z of Nikon lens jargon: from AF-P to Z-mount
Oct 15, 2018 · AF-P. One of Nikon’s most recent suffixes, this shows that a lens has been designed with a ‘pulse’ stepping motor. These are designed to produce smooth autofocus during movie recording, as opposed to AF-S lenses, which were designed before video was made available on DSLRs.
Understanding the AF-P Lenses | DSLRBodies | Thom Hogan
General Nikon Lens Info. Nikon Lens/Body Compatibility ». Updated. With the introduction of the AF-P lenses, Nikon caused a big issue: compatibility. First, the lenses to which the following applies: 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR DX.
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