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The D3400 is a Nikon F-mount DX DSLR with no in-body autofocus motor, so autofocus requires an AF-S or AF-P lens with its own motor. All picks below are F-mount—not Nikon Z lenses—and each is a DX-compatible zoom. AF-P lenses are an especially natural match for the D3400, but update the camera firmware if Nikon requires it for a specific AF-P lens.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | $120-$180 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR | $300-$400 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | $250-$350 | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II | $350-$500 | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR | $500-$700 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II | $180-$260 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR | $250-$380 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR | $280-$350 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM for Nikon | $300-$450 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
The stabilized compact kit zoom Nikon launched alongside the D3400, covering everyday wide angle to short telephoto.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
- AF-P motor and VR
- Direct D3400 kit-lens match
- Very light
- Limited reach and variable aperture
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR
The matching long telephoto AF-P DX zoom for wildlife, sports and distant details, with VR and a built-in autofocus motor.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3
- AF-P ED VR
- Strong reach on DX
- VR helps handheld telephoto work
- Needs the 18-55 or another lens for wide views
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
A versatile AF-S all-purpose zoom with VR, avoiding lens swaps from landscapes through portraits and moderate telephoto.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6
- AF-S ED VR
- Useful single-lens travel range
- D3400 autofocus compatible
- Not as long as 18-300mm superzooms
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
An AF-S/VR superzoom for D3400 travel photographers who prefer one F-mount lens from wide angle through long telephoto.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
- AF-S ED VR II
- Broad one-lens range
- Autofocus motor and stabilization
- Older, larger design
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
The lighter 18-300mm AF-S DX superzoom maximizes reach while retaining genuine D3400 autofocus and VR.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3
- AF-S ED VR
- Exceptional range
- Single-lens convenience
- Slow at the long end
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
A compact AF-S telezoom with VR for D3400 owners who already have an 18-55mm and need modest extra reach.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 55-200mm f/4-5.6
- AF-S ED VR II
- Light and compact
- Useful inexpensive second lens
- Less reach than 70-300mm
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
An AF-S DX telezoom for maximum reach from a two-lens D3400 kit without moving to a superzoom.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6
- AF-S ED VR
- 300mm reach
- D3400 autofocus compatibility
- Larger than 55-200mm
Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR
A lightweight AF-P/VR ultra-wide F-mount zoom for architecture, interiors and landscapes on the D3400.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6
- AF-P VR
- True ultra-wide coverage
- Very portable
- Not a general-purpose focal range
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM for Nikon
A constant-f/2.8 Nikon F DX zoom with HSM autofocus motor and OS stabilization for lower-light shooting than kit zooms allow.
- Nikon F DX mount
- 17-50mm constant f/2.8
- HSM autofocus and OS
- Brighter aperture
- Useful standard-zoom range
- Heavier than AF-P kit lens
Buying tips
- Avoid AF and AF-D lenses: the D3400 has no in-body focus motor.
- AF-S and AF-P are the autofocus labels to seek; all lenses above use Nikon F mount, not Z mount.
- VR or OS helps camera shake, not subject motion.
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