Lenses for less than $100 that have a f/4 or faster aperture

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

"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

Wide aperture f/1.8

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

"The optics are everything that I had expected and more." bhphotovideo.com

More advanced image stabilization Canon IS

Fixed aperture The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

	Aperture	f/4			Zoom range	4.4x
	Image stabilization	Canon IS			Diameter	84 mm
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Max focal length	105 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Length	107 mm

"Great lens, Super sharp for both macro and portraits. It is my most used portrait lens. Wonderful fast focus, good build quality." bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/2.8			Zoom range	1x
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	73 mm
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Max focal length	60 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Length	70 mm

"Great coverage, lightweight and affordable." bhphotovideo.com

Fixed aperture The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

	Aperture	f/4			Zoom range	2.4x
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	84 mm
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Max focal length	40 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Length	97 mm

"Very quick focus and keeping in mind this is a low cost lens that gives decent image results that compare well with its price point. Very happy with it for those times I need that extra reach. Out of focus bokeh is also quite nice." bhphotovideo.com

More advanced image stabilization Panasonic MEGA O.I.S.

Great telephoto lens 200 mm

Great zoom range 4.4x

	Aperture	f/4			Zoom range	4.4x
	Image stabilization	Panasonic MEGA O.I.S.			Diameter	70 mm
	Focus motor	Generic motor			Max focal length	200 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Length	100 mm

"I purchased this lens because it's small, sharp, fast, light and cheap. Something I can put on my Canon body and take with me on business trips " bhphotovideo.com

Wide aperture f/1.8

	Aperture	f/1.8			Zoom range	1x
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	69 mm
	Focus motor	Generic motor			Max focal length	50 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Length	41 mm