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Wildlife lenses for less than $1,000 that have image stabilization, are 35mm or wider and have a f/4 or faster aperture

#1	Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Max focal length	250 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	74 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	472 g

Zoom range	13.9x	Length	89 mm

See 48 sample photos taken with the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM

#2	Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

"I use the lens for everyday use. It has a nice range and a good price point for the quality. It is easily interchangeable and well built." bhphotovideo.com

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Max focal length	200 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	79 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.6 kg

Zoom range	11.1x	Length	102 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

#3	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

"AF is fast, it tracks well, VR works great, images are sharp with good color and contrast, zoom ranges is great for FX" bhphotovideo.com

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Max focal length	300 mm

Min focal length	28 mm	Diameter	83 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.8 kg

Zoom range	10.7x	Length	114 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

#4	Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon EF

Image stabilization	Tamron VC	Max focal length	270 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	74 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	450 g

Zoom range	15x	Length	97 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Canon EF

#5	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

	Great zoom range
	16.7x

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Max focal length	300 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	79 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.6 kg

Zoom range	16.7x	Length	99 mm

#6	Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Nikon F

Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Nikon F

	Great zoom range
	18.8x

Image stabilization	Tamron VC	Max focal length	300 mm

Min focal length	16 mm	Diameter	75 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.5 kg

Zoom range	18.8x	Length	100 mm

#7	Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Canon EF

Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Canon EF

	Great zoom range
	18.8x

Image stabilization	Tamron VC	Max focal length	300 mm

Min focal length	16 mm	Diameter	75 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.5 kg

Zoom range	18.8x	Length	100 mm

#8	Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary Nikon F

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary Nikon F

	Great zoom range
	16.7x

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Max focal length	300 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	79 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.6 kg

Zoom range	16.7x	Length	102 mm

#9	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

	Great zoom range
	16.7x

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Max focal length	300 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	84 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	0.8 kg

Zoom range	16.7x	Length	119 mm

#10	Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon EF

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Max focal length	250 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Diameter	74 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Weight	472 g

Zoom range	13.9x	Length	89 mm

See 48 sample photos taken with the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Canon EF

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Wildlife lenses for less than $1,000 that have image stabilization, are 35mm or wider and have a f/4 or faster aperture

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