It can be easy to mix up FX, DX, and Z lenses from Nikon. Getting the wrong lens could mean not being able to take any pictures or being stuck with a more limited focal length range than you had hoped for. Here are the quick differences between these three types of Nikon lenses.
FX - FX lenses are Nikon’s designation for Full Frame sensor lenses. FX lenses can be any mounting system, but they are always built for full-frame cameras.
DX - DX is Nikon’s code for crop sensor lenses. These lenses are built for the smaller frames and entry-level pricing of crop sensor cameras whether they are DSLR or mirrorless cameras.
Z - Z is the mounting system for Nikon’s mirrorless cameras.
F - F lenses are designed for the DSLR F-Mount system.