Nikon D3200 is an entry-level APS-C DX DSLR camera released in 2012. Nikon D3200 is replaced by Nikon D3300 is 2014. Today, we are going to showing you recommended lenses for Nikon D3200 camera.
50mm, 85mm Portrait Pirme Lenses | Zoom Lenses | Wide-Angle Lenses | Macro Lenses
Best 50mm, 85mm Standard Prime (Portrait) lenses for Nikon D3200
Here are several best portrait lenses are very popular for Nikon D3200. All these lenses are very cheap. The AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G is one of the cheapest lens yet a very good choice for Nikon D3200. The Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM is one of the best 50mm portrait lenses. And other recommended portrait lenses are AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G and AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 G.
| Lens | Buy Now |
| 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 D3200
Other than king of APS-C zoom lens Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8, one of the best zoom lense should be AF-S NIKKOR 70-300mm lens, this is lens cost $587. If you need a cheaper choice, here are several recommended lenses for you.
| Lens | Buy Now |
| 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 D3200
Wide-angle lenses under $1,000 for Nikon D3200 are listed below. It is clear the best choice is Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM lens.
| Lens | Buy Now |
| 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 D3200
Here are some recommended Macro lenses for Nikon D3200, 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, more macro lenses listed below.
| Lens | Buy Now |
| 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 |
You left out the 18-55mm kit lens, which is actually the one I have found most useful for most shooting on a D3100 and would be just as good on a 3200.
luv my d3200.
but what is the scene suit for this lenses sir? 18-55mm?
Hi, can you recommend the best 70-300mm with macro lens for a d3200
hey d3200 or d5100 ??
1. for photography
2. for video making
hi guys, need help im ah newbie in using dslr cam, i just purchase a nikon d3200, and i want to buy a 50mm f/1.8d lens bec its cheeper the 1.8g, and has ah good blur background effect than the kit lens 18 55mm.. will it work event if they don’t have a built in motor? will it fit? i dont mind using manual focus but will it work? i apologize for my english.. thank you
Yes the 1.8D works on the d3200 but again you have to manually focus it.
You can find the 1.8G on ebay for $180 which isn’t a bad price and it makes very little noise focusing so it a good lens for shooting video.
*Best 50mm:
Nikkor 50mm 1.8G is the best on a budget. If you buy a body only this is the lens to get. Much better than a kit lens if you can live without zooming. Nikons new Mirrorless camera comes with its own version of this.
*Best Zoom lenses:
I don’t see anything good on that list except the sigma 18-35 but it will not work on a full frame camera at 18mm so if you plan on moving up in the future to FF this lens becomes a 20 something to 35mm. Hardly enough zoom to justify mounting.
*Best Wide-angle:
The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8, Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D, and the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G are probably all decent but if you got the Nikkor 50mm 1.8G you really don’t need the 35mm version. The 50mm is a good portrait lens for a crop sensor. The 35 would be too distorted.
hey i have a nikon D3200. i want to know if 70-300 is the best lens for it?
please suggest .
I am new to photography. We have bought a d3200 with a double lens kit. I have twin babies and want to capture close ups of their faces etc however find the smaller standard lens not focusing in close. What lens do you recommend I buy to be able to capture very close up shots. Thanks
i recommended Nikon D3200 Prime lens 35mm because its have a focal length looks close to human eyes. see more information here http://goo.gl/9fw0s1
Can a
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens
be used with a D3200??
Yes, because it is AF-S (mean it have a build in motor for let the lens zooming) and it is G type (f/2.8G) so this mean it is work in all Nikon DX bodies, see basic information about lenses here http://goo.gl/hbC39U
Very informative article, i know from it a lot about Lenses because i own just D3200 body, and here is http://goo.gl/9fw0s1 an other article that i found it extremely helpful because it is provide lot of information about each lens.
Hello y’all, does anyone know where to get an auto focus 2X magnifier for d3200? I have an 200 mm and want it to be 400mm. Thanks
best 70-300 for the 3200 is Tamron 70-300 works great on mine ,it works out at 105-450mm