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Lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor and have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

#1	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

"This lens has quickly become my default lens. It's very versatile, and the system allows focus to be tweaked manually after auto-focusing. For the price you can't beat it." bhphotovideo.com

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/1.8	Diameter	n/a

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	n/a

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	35 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	35 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

#2	Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	73 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	58 mm

Auto focus	No	Min focal length	12 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	12 mm

#3	Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/1.7	Diameter	63 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	26 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	20 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	20 mm

#4	Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Sony E

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	61 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	46 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	19 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	19 mm

#5	Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	68 mm

Focus motor	Canon STM	Length	23 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	24 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	24 mm

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

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/1.8	Diameter	71 mm

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	53 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	50 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	50 mm

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

#7	Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	61 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	46 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	19 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	19 mm

#8	Sony 20mm f/2.8

"It focusses quickly and sharply. I am amazed by the night-time shots. Very sharp and fast focus!" bhphotovideo.com

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	63 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	20 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	20 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	20 mm

See 23 sample photos taken with the Sony 20mm f/2.8

#9	Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sony SteadyShot

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/1.8	Diameter	62 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	62 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	50 mm

Image stabilization	Sony SteadyShot	Max focal length	50 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sony E 50mm f/1.8 OSS

#10	Rokinon 12mm f/2 NCS CS

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	73 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	58 mm

Auto focus	No	Min focal length	12 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	12 mm

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Lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor and have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

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