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Wide angle lenses for less than $400 that have a f/4 or faster aperture

#1	Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Retractable

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sony SteadyShot

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Sony SteadyShot	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	65 mm

Zoom range	3.1x	Length	30 mm

#2	Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS

	Wide aperture
	f/2

Aperture	f/2	Fixed aperture	n/a

Image stabilization	None	Auto focus	No

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	73 mm

Zoom range	1x	Length	58 mm

#3	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

	Great zoom range
	7.5x

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	75 mm

Zoom range	7.5x	Length	101 mm

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

#4	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	None	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	56 mm

Zoom range	2.7x	Length	24 mm

#5	Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Sony E

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	n/a

Image stabilization	None	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	61 mm

Zoom range	1x	Length	46 mm

#6	Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	None	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	62 mm

Zoom range	3.1x	Length	60 mm

#7	Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F

"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

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Diameter	79 mm

Zoom range	4.1x	Length	82 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F

#8	Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

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

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Aperture	f/4	Fixed aperture	Yes

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Canon USM	Diameter	84 mm

Zoom range	4.4x	Length	107 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

#9	Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	n/a

Image stabilization	None	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	None	Diameter	64 mm

Zoom range	1x	Length	46 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

#10	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

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Auto focus	Yes

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Diameter	78 mm

Zoom range	7.8x	Length	97 mm

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