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A football shot from the Jets vs the Eagles

Sports lenses that have a f/2 or faster aperture

#1	Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Small diameter
	64 mm

Aperture	f/1.8	Diameter	64 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	305 g

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	69 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	75 mm

See 6 sample photos taken with the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

#2	Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

"This is THE BEST Nikon lens as far as portrait glass goes, it has quality all over it. Built like a tank, pricey, but worth every penny." bhphotovideo.com

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	79 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.8 kg

Focus motor	None	Length	119 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	135 mm

See 26 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

#3	Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF

Aperture	f/1.4	Diameter	78 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.6 kg

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	100 mm

Auto focus	No	Min focal length	85 mm

See 2 sample photos taken with the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF

#4	Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

"Works brilliantly for me on FF or 1.3 crop camera in event filming and portrait still work." bhphotovideo.com

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	81 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.8 kg

Focus motor	Canon USM	Length	112 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	135 mm

See 3 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

#5	Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/1.4	Diameter	86 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.7 kg

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Length	86 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	85 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM

#6	Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC Canon EF

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	82 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.8 kg

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	122 mm

Auto focus	No	Min focal length	135 mm

#7	Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF Samsung NX

Aperture	f/1.4	Diameter	78 mm

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.5 kg

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	73 mm

Auto focus	No	Min focal length	85 mm

See 2 sample photos taken with the Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF Samsung NX

#8	Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

"Used for night football and soccer so far. Will also use for basketball and indoor cutting shows." bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	127 mm

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Weight	2.5 kg

Focus motor	Canon USM	Length	208 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	200 mm

See a sample photo taken with the Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

#9	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR II

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	125 mm

Image stabilization	Nikon VR II	Weight	2.9 kg

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	203 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Min focal length	200 mm

See 13 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VR II

#10	Rokinon 135mm f/2 ED UMC Canon EF

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	n/a

Image stabilization	None	Weight	0.8 kg

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	n/a

Auto focus	No	Min focal length	135 mm

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