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Focus motor

Landscape lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor, are 18mm or wider, have a 100mm or longer focal length and have a f/4 or faster aperture

#1	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

"The photos have more vivid colors and a better sharp than my other normal lense. Its really great." bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Max focal length	135 mm	Image stabilization	Canon IS

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	7.5x

Aperture	f/3.5	Length	101 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	75 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

#2	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

Max focal length	140 mm	Image stabilization	Nikon VR

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	7.8x

Aperture	f/3.5	Length	97 mm

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Diameter	78 mm

#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

Max focal length	200 mm	Image stabilization	None

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	11.1x

Aperture	f/3.5	Length	84 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	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	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Max focal length	135 mm	Image stabilization	Canon IS

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	7.5x

Aperture	f/3.5	Length	96 mm

Focus motor	Canon STM	Diameter	77 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

#5	Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF

"I like the durability and the low profile. The pictures are good." bhphotovideo.com

Max focal length	200 mm	Image stabilization	None

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	11.1x

Aperture	f/3.5	Length	84 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	74 mm

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

#6	Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha

"I've been using this lens to photograph mainly butterflies and I'm very pleased with the quality and sharpness of the photos with the use of this lens." bhphotovideo.com

Max focal length	200 mm	Image stabilization	None

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	11.1x

Aperture	f/3.5	Length	84 mm

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	74 mm

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

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Landscape lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor, are 18mm or wider, have a 100mm or longer focal length and have a f/4 or faster aperture

Brand

Category

Lens mounts

Price

Aperture

Wide angle

Telephoto

Image stabilization

Focus motor

Type

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

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

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II LD Macro Canon EF

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Sony Alpha