Digital Camera Body

FX Format

Refers to cameras equipped with full-frame sensors. A sensor format (approx. 36×24mm) that conforms to the size of 35mm film.

DX Format

Refers to cameras equipped with APS-C size sensors. A sensor size format (approx. 24mm×16mm) close to the APS-C type film of the APS camera system.

D Series

Nikon's series of digital SLR cameras

D1-digit Series

Models for professional use

D3-digit Series

Models for advanced amateurs and as sub-cameras for professionals

D2-digit Series

DX format digital SLR cameras with a wide lineup ranging from beginner to professional sub-cameras.
Due to a depletion of numbers with the D90 released in 2008, it transitioned to the D4-digit series in 2009.

D4-digit Series

Introduced in 2009 due to the depletion of numbers in the D2-digit series. Features a wide lineup ranging from beginner to professional sub-cameras.

COOLPIX

A series of compact digital cameras

Nikon 1

A series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. At the time of this series' development, it was referred to as "advanced cameras with interchangeable lenses." It has been moved to the old product category, and development has ceased. 
It is equipped with a sensor slightly larger than 1 inch, and is called the CX format.

Z Series

A series of mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras launched in 2018.
It features a large mount inner diameter of 55mm and a short flange focal distance of 16mm.
The "Z" signifies "ultimate" and "best," and as the last letter of the alphabet, "Z" was adopted to evoke a "bridge" to the future.

 

Lenses

D Type

D stands for Distance
Lenses with "D" after the f-number notation.
Lenses with an aperture ring. Compatible with older cameras.

G Type

Lenses with "G" after the f-number notation.
Lenses without an aperture ring. Compatible with digital SLRs.
Aperture control is performed mechanically.

E Type

Lenses with "E" after the f-number notation.
Aperture control is performed electromagnetically.
The aperture blades cannot be moved physically.

AF-S

Lenses with a built-in SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for AF drive.

Ai AF

Lenses released during the film AF camera era.
Uses the AF motor inside the camera body to operate autofocus.
Can be used with digital SLRs, but AF is not supported on models without a built-in AF motor.
(Cannot be used with D40, D3000 series, D5000 series)

AF-P

Lenses with a built-in STM (Stepping Motor).
Enables high-speed and quiet autofocus.

VR

Abbreviation for Vibration Reduction, referring to the image stabilization function.

DX

Lenses for DX format / APS-C

ED

Lenses using extra-low dispersion glass. Suppresses chromatic aberration, etc.

Gold "N" Logo

Refers to Nano Crystal Coat. Nikon's technology for high-performance anti-reflective coating.
Often applied to higher-end lenses.

FL

Refers to fluorite lenses. Achieves excellent chromatic aberration correction and lighter weight for telephoto lenses.
Fluorite is a crystalline material with high transmittance across infrared to ultraviolet regions.

DC Lens

Abbreviation for Defocus-image Control.
Lenses that allow control over the shape of foreground and background blur by moving part of the lens back and forth using the DC ring.

Noct

Said to be named after Nocturne.
Designed for night photography at wide-open apertures.

NIKKOR Z

Lenses for mirrorless Z mount.
Please note that they cannot be used with SLRs (F mount) or the 1 series.

S-Line

The "S-Line" for Z mount lenses is a designation given to NIKKOR Z lenses that meet even higher standards, based on Nikon's unique design principles and
quality control that have been inherited and made even more stringent.
It embodies meanings such as "Superior," "Special," and "Sophisticated."