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Nikon FX Lenses for less than $500 that have a Nikon AF-S focus motor

#1	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

"Clarity and color is amazing in low light situations. Also depth of field is amazingly tight at 1.4. I haven't had problems with the autofocus speed. For the price this lens is amazing." bhphotovideo.com

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Zoom range	1x

Image stabilization	None	Length	53 mm

Aperture	f/1.4	Min focal length	50 mm

Max focal length	50 mm	Diameter	74 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

#2	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Zoom range	1x

Image stabilization	None	Length	53 mm

Aperture	f/1.8	Min focal length	50 mm

Max focal length	50 mm	Diameter	71 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

#3	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Zoom range	1x

Image stabilization	None	Length	74 mm

Aperture	f/1.8	Min focal length	85 mm

Max focal length	85 mm	Diameter	79 mm

See 23 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

#4	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Zoom range	3.5x

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Length	81 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Min focal length	24 mm

Max focal length	85 mm	Diameter	79 mm

See 12 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

#5	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Zoom range	1x

Image stabilization	None	Length	53 mm

Aperture	f/1.8	Min focal length	50 mm

Max focal length	50 mm	Diameter	73 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition

#6	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

"The ease of use is fantastic. Lightweight,fast lens everything I need to capture the constant action of rugby." bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	Great telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Great zoom range
	5.5x

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Zoom range	5.5x

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Length	122 mm

Aperture	f/4.5	Min focal length	55 mm

Max focal length	300 mm	Diameter	76 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Nikon FX Lenses for less than $500 that have a Nikon AF-S focus motor

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G Special Edition

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR