Nikon Cameras and Lenses

This is SLR Lounge’s complete library of Nikon camera and lens reviews, buying guides, and gear news, covering Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless system, legacy F-mount DSLRs, and the full NIKKOR lens lineup.

Our Nikon coverage spans in-depth gear reviews, news on new Z-mount announcements, and buying guides for photographers considering or already invested in the Nikon system. Nikon’s Z-mount has matured significantly since its 2018 launch, and our coverage reflects that evolution from early adopter territory to a fully competitive professional system.

Whether you’re evaluating a move from Nikon’s F-mount DSLR system to Z-mount mirrorless, comparing Nikon against Sony or Canon, or looking for the best NIKKOR lenses for your shooting style, this is where that coverage lives.

A strong starting point is our Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Review for an overview of value in the Z-mount lens lineup, or browse the latest Nikon news and announcements below.


Start Here: Recommended Nikon Reviews

Nikon Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 Review

The best value in Nikon’s Z-mount lens lineup — a versatile superzoom evaluated for travel and everyday shooting.

NIKKOR Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 Announcement

Nikon’s latest compact full-frame zoom for the Z system — a lightweight everyday option for full-frame shooters.

Nikon ZR Cinema Camera

Nikon’s first cinema camera brings RED color science to the Z-mount system — a significant move into professional video.

 

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Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review | Beautiful Macro Results On A Budget

Matthew Saville

This lens review is about a full-frame mirrorless (Nikon FX) lens, but it’s also about so much more! Nikon is ...

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Nikon Z fc Review | Classic Retro Style Digital Camera, Done Right

Matthew Saville

I once laughed at retro-style digital cameras, because I still had the real deal in my collection: a Nikon FG, ...

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Nikon Z9 Review | Is This Flagship Camera Worth It For Wedding Photography?

Hollie and Patrick Mateer

The Nikon Z9 – Nikon’s first flagship mirrorless camera – was one of the most eagerly awaited releases in living ...

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Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Review with Sample Photos

Matthew Saville

Nikon has been making some of the best full-frame mirrorless f/1.8 prime lenses available, and this Nikkor 20mm is no exception. It's an excellent optic with professional durability, and well worth the $1,050 price tag.

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Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Review | Another Gold Standard Flagship Nikkor Lens

Matthew Saville

With a surprising level of innovation, Nikon has reinvented their original, legendary 14-24mm f/2.8 lens. Its impressive image quality, plus the compact portability and unique features, make it a proper cornerstone to the Nikkor Z flagship lens lineup.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S Review | The Most Perfect 50mm Prime I’ve Ever Seen

Matthew Saville

When I first opened the box, I was shocked. This thing is massive! It balances more front-heavy than a 24-70mm ...

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Nikon Z7 II Review | The Best Landscape Photography Camera, Again

Matthew Saville

Nikon's new flagship high-megapixel full-frame mirrorless camera delivers some of the best image quality around, in a robust, professional package, with a competitive and cutting-edge feature set.

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Nikon Z6 II Review | A Great Camera, Perfected?

Matthew Saville

The Nikon Z6 II is a near-perfect update to an already impressive predecessor. It stacks up well against its professional competition and offers access to the incredible Z-mount lens lineup.

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Nikon Will Focus On Mirrorless Cameras For The Time Being

David Crewe

If you’ve been following the state of the industry over the last few years, you could see there was a ...

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Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Review | The Most Anticipated Lens Of 2020?

Matthew Saville

Completing Nikon's f/2.8 zoom holy trinity, this is one of the best 70-200mm f/2.8 zooms we have ever seen.

Nikon Set To Lay Off An Additional 20% of its International Workforce

David Crewe

Back in June, we reported on how Nikon had laid off 700 of its workers following its full 2020 financial ...

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Nikon Z5 Review | The Best Value Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

Matthew Saville

With so many attractive features for the low price of $1,400, is this full-frame camera too good to be true? For most types of photography, it's almost perfect.