Nikon D3 Super Telephoto Lenses

Below you will find all Super Telephoto Lenses registered on Lensora that are compatible and will work with Nikon D3. If you want to see all compatible lenses, please click here. You will also see the focal length that you will experience with Nikon D3 and if you click on "Info" you can read more about this camera and the actual lens, as a combination.

How to read the table

Lens X
Green color = Compatible
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Lens Y
Yellow color = Crop Mode or Needs Adapter etc
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Available lenses

Here are all Super Telephoto Lenses on Lensora that are compatible with Nikon D3.

Last updated: February 2024

Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
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Released: 2000
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
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Released: 2018
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 180-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 180-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-500 mm




Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
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Released: 2001
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 400 mm




Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2014
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 400 mm




Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 400 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
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Released: 2001
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
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Released: 2001
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 600 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 600 mm




Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 600 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 600 mm




Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 600 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 600 mm




Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
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Released: 2013
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2013
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 800 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 800 mm




Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 120-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 120-400 mm




Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 150-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 150-500 mm




Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 170-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 170-500 mm




Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 135-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 135-400 mm




Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-500 mm




Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 300-800 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300-800 mm




Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 50-500 mm




Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 50-500 mm




Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 800 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 800 mm




Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-500 mm




Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm