Does Nikon 70-300mm AF G lens work with D3500?

The Nikon 70-300mm AF G lens has limited compatibility with a D3500 DSLR. A compatibility chart is shown here. Below are fully compatible lenses for D3500 cameras. Nikon's AF lenses do not have a built in motor for auto-focusing. They rely on a Nikon's internal electronics to focus. If your DSLR does not have electronic contacts along the body mount, it will not focus with this lens.

To guarantee your camera will work with these lenses, look to purchase an AF-S or AF-P lens. For instance, the Nikon 70-300mm AF-P G lens works excellent with Nikon D3500 cameras.