Nikon D3500
5 lenses in the catalog fit this camera: 4 natively, 1 with limitations.
Nikon F mountAPS-C sensor
Lenses that fit
Fit is based on the manufacturer's mount and coverage documentation. Open a pair for focus notes and, where we have them, feature-by-feature findings.
| Lens | Focal length | Max. aperture | Fit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR Nikon F · APS-C coverage 70–300mm · f/4.5–6.3 · ≈ 105–450mm equivalent | 70–300mm ≈ 105–450mm equivalent | f/4.5–6.3 | Native fit | Check pair → |
| Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Nikon F · APS-C coverage 35mm · f/1.8 · ≈ 52.5mm equivalent | 35mm ≈ 52.5mm equivalent | f/1.8 | Native fit | Check pair → |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Nikon F · Full frame coverage 50mm · f/1.8 · ≈ 75mm equivalent | 50mm ≈ 75mm equivalent | f/1.8 | Native fit | Check pair → |
| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Nikon F · Full frame coverage 85mm · f/1.8 · ≈ 127.5mm equivalent | 85mm ≈ 127.5mm equivalent | f/1.8 | Native fit | Check pair → |
| Nikon AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D Nikon F · Full frame coverage 50mm · f/1.8 · ≈ 75mm equivalent | 50mm ≈ 75mm equivalent | f/1.8 | Fits with limitations | Check pair → |
Good to know
The APS-C sensor gives a narrower view than full frame. The lens's focal length and aperture do not change; the “equivalent” figures only describe the framing.
Manufacturer references
Where the facts on this page come from. Last checked September 7, 2026.
- Nikon D3500 — official specificationsManufacturer specification page used to verify camera model, lens mount and sensor format.
- Nikon D3500 manual: compatible lensesD3500 autofocus supports AF-P and AF-S G/E lenses only. Type D lenses require manual exposure, manual aperture and manual focus; metering and i-TTL are unavailable.
- Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ II: compatibility tableFTZ II supports autofocus with listed AF-S G/E/D, AF-P G/E and AF-I D lenses. Screw-drive AF G/D lenses retain manual focus and exposure metering, not autofocus.
- Nikon Z8 manual: image area and cropA DX lens locks the full-frame Z8 to the DX image area. The resulting field of view uses an approximately 1.5x crop factor.
- Nikon D850 manual: image area and Auto DX cropAuto DX crop can be enabled or disabled. DX capture gives approximately 1.5× field of view; wider image areas with a DX lens can show dark edges.