- July 2016: 100 million
- July 2015: 95 million
- November 2014: 90 million
- January 2014: 85 million
- June 2013: 80 million
- November 2012: 70 million
- April 2011: 60 million
- September 2010: 20 million SWM-equipped (AF-S) lenses
- August 2010: 55 million
- August 2009: 50 million
- August 2008: 45 million
- August 2007: 40 million
- April 2004: 35 million
- May 2001: 30 million
Recent production rates have been 5-7m units a year, approximately.
