Nikon F Lenses for less than $700 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

"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

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

Wide aperture f/1.4

	Aperture	f/1.4			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Zoom range	1x
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	50 mm
	Length	53 mm			Diameter	74 mm

"Love this lens for those closeup shots. I needed a lens with a high F stop and I love to take portrait shots and it works great for them. The background blurs just like I needed it to!" bhphotovideo.com

Wide aperture f/1.4

	Aperture	f/1.4			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	None			Zoom range	1x
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	50 mm
	Length	43 mm			Diameter	64 mm

"Wonderful bokeh @ f/1.8, I never had a lens witch such wide aperture and results really stunning. " bhphotovideo.com

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.8			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Zoom range	1x
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	35 mm
	Length	n/a			Diameter	n/a

"This is a MUST OWN lens in the Nikon AF line. Not only sharp and fast, but my favorite perspective and CHEAP to buy! It's the best way to learn how ALL of the photojournalists in the 40s-70s shot EVERYTHING they printed." bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/1.8			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	None			Zoom range	1x
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	50 mm
	Length	38 mm			Diameter	64 mm

"It's a great lens, definitely worth saving the money from the Nikon 70-200mm. It's great for portraits as well, and it's more durable and sturdy than I expected." bhphotovideo.com

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

Great telephoto lens 200 mm

	Aperture	f/2.8			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	Generic motor			Zoom range	2.9x
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Max focal length	200 mm
	Length	193 mm			Diameter	89 mm

"This is my main general purpose lens and I'm well pleased with it's sharpness, versatility, useful focal range, weight and feel both on the D700 and D300." bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/2.8			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	None			Zoom range	3.5x
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	85 mm
	Length	81 mm			Diameter	79 mm

"This lens is really great. The picture quality is awsome. It can make great proxy. I've shot a picture of a spider and i can see the hair over his eyes." bhphotovideo.com

More advanced image stabilization Sigma OS

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

Great zoom range 4.1x

	Aperture	f/2.8			Image stabilization	Sigma OS
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Zoom range	4.1x
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	70 mm
	Length	82 mm			Diameter	79 mm

"Great build quality, super fast autofocus. -perfect lens for landscapes, and some general photography." bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/2.8			Image stabilization	None
	Focus motor	None			Zoom range	1x
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	24 mm
	Length	46 mm			Diameter	64 mm