Nikon D3100 is an entry-level APS-C DX DSLR camera released in 2010. Nikon D3100 is replaced by Nikon D3300 is 2014. Today, we are going to showing you recommended lenses for Nikon D3100 camera.
50mm, 85mm Portrait Pirme Lenses | Zoom Lenses | Wide-Angle Lenses | Macro Lenses
Best 50mm, 85mm Standard Prime (Portrait) lenses for Nikon D3100
For prime and portrait shootings, the best lens for Nikon D3100 is AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens and Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens, both are not expensive lenses. And the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G is another great lens for Nikon D3100.
Lens | Check Price at |
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 D | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 D | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Best Zoom lenses for Nikon D3100
Other than king of APS-C zoom lens Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, one of the best zoom lenses should be AF-S NIKKOR 70-300mm lens, this is lens cost $587.
Lens | Check Price at |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Best Wide-angle Lenses for Nikon D3100
Wide-angle lenses under $1,000 for Nikon D3100 are listed below. It is clear the best choice is Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens. The AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED lens is another great lens for wide-angle photography.
Lens | Check Price at |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S DX 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Tokina 12-24mm f/4 AT-X 124 AF Pro DX II | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Best Macro Lenses for Nikon D3100
Here are some recommended Macro lenses for Nikon D3100, the AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G, Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro are cheap and good macro lenses for Nikon D3100.
Lens | Check Price at |
AF-S DX Micro-Nikkor 40mm f/2.8G | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
AF-S Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Tokina 100mm f/2.8 AT-X M100 AF Pro D Macro | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |