Nikon Corporation is a Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It specializes in optics and imaging products, including cameras, camera lenses, binoculars, microscopes, ophthalmic lenses, measurement instruments, and the steppers used in the photolithography steps of semiconductor fabrication, of which it is the world's largest manufacturer. Nikon's products include a wide range of camera lenses that are designed for use with their digital and film cameras. Their lens bundles offer customers multiple lenses at a discounted price.
Nikon was founded in 1917 as Nippon Kogaku K.K.
In 1946, the company name was changed to Nikon Corporation.
Nikon has been a leading manufacturer of optical equipment, including camera lenses, for nearly 100 years.
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This lens is designed for use with Nikon DSLR cameras and features a versatile zoom range and VR image stabilization technology.
This telephoto zoom lens is designed for use with Nikon DSLR cameras and features a range of 55-200mm, ED glass elements, and Nikon's Silent Wave Motor technology for fast and quiet autofocus.
This fast prime lens is designed for use with Nikon DSLR cameras and features a wide aperture of f/1.8, which allows for shallow depth-of-field effects and low-light shooting.
Nikon lenses are specifically designed to work with Nikon cameras, but there are some third-party lenses that can be used with Nikon cameras.
AF lenses use a motor in the camera body for autofocus, while AF-S lenses have a motor built into the lens itself for faster and quieter autofocus.
Many Nikon lenses have VR (Vibration Reduction) technology, which is Nikon's version of image stabilization. However, not all Nikon lenses have VR.
Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, which means they often have wider apertures than zoom lenses, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth-of-field effects.
Nikon lenses come with a one-year warranty from the date of purchase, which covers defects in materials and workmanship. Nikon also offers extended warranty options for an additional fee.