Nikon Lenses for less than $500

"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

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

"This lens has quickly become my default lens. It's very versatile, and the system allows focus to be tweaked manually after auto-focusing. For the price you can't beat it." bhphotovideo.com

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

Wide aperture f/1.8

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

"Excelent construction, looks great, definitely it's a professional lens, very sharp and none distortion." bhphotovideo.com

	Focus motor	None			Max focal length	60 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Length	74 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	71 mm
	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	60 mm

"The ease of use is fantastic. Lightweight,fast lens everything I need to capture the constant action of rugby." bhphotovideo.com

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Great telephoto lens 300 mm

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Max focal length	300 mm
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Length	122 mm
	Zoom range	5.5x			Diameter	76 mm
	Aperture	f/4.5			Min focal length	55 mm

"I use this with my D700. My wife and I specialize in wedding photography. I prefer mainly prime lenses when I shoot. This lens is clear and fast in focus." bhphotovideo.com

	Focus motor	None			Max focal length	35 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Length	43 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	64 mm
	Aperture	f/2			Min focal length	35 mm

"I have own this lens for few years and it served me well. Great landscape lens." bhphotovideo.com

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

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

"The focusing is very fast and sharp." bhphotovideo.com

	Focus motor	None			Max focal length	28 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Length	46 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	66 mm
	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	28 mm