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Nikon F Landscape lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor and have a f/4 or faster aperture

#1	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	Great zoom range
	7.8x

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Auto focus	Yes

Zoom range	7.8x	Max focal length	140 mm

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Diameter	78 mm

#2	Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

"Amazing very nice lens." bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	Yes

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Auto focus	Yes

Zoom range	2.9x	Max focal length	50 mm

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Diameter	84 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

#3	Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

"This is a fantastic lens! Great versatility, sharpness, focus and ease of use. Fabulous photos!" bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

	Great telephoto lens
	200 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Zoom range	11.1x	Max focal length	200 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	74 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

#4	Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon F

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	n/a

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	No

Zoom range	1x	Max focal length	14 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	87 mm

See 3 sample photos taken with the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon F

#5	Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon F

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	n/a

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	No

Zoom range	1x	Max focal length	14 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	87 mm

#6	Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon F

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon F

"I have had this lens for only a few weeks, but it's definitely become my primary lens for my D90. I really like the weight and size." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Zoom range	2.9x	Max focal length	50 mm

Image stabilization	None	Diameter	74 mm

See 32 sample photos taken with the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon F

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Nikon F Landscape lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor and have a f/4 or faster aperture

Brand

Category

Lens mounts

Price

Aperture

Wide angle

Telephoto

Image stabilization

Focus motor

Type

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

Samyang 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon F

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Nikon F

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di-II LD [IF] Nikon F