Nikon D3000 Zoom Telephoto lenses

"Awesome lens, affordable, quality construction, noticably faster than older lens, definitely has improved picture quality/sharpness"

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Aperture	f/4.5
	Length	123 mm			Fixed aperture	No
	Max focal length	300 mm			Min focal length	55 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg			Focus motor	Nikon AF-S

"I've owned this lens for two weeks and couldn't be happier. I've shot images of dogs running full speed and the focus keeps up with them. I've also shot some humans at 150mm @1/30th sec. and they are as sharp as could be. I am 100% happy with this lens."

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR II

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Wide aperture f/2.8

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR II			Aperture	f/2.8
	Length	206 mm			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	200 mm			Min focal length	70 mm
	Weight	1.5 kg			Focus motor	Nikon AF-S

"A/F is fast and accurate and the resolution is eye-popping. I shoot hummingbirds and dragon flies in flight and the detail is outstanding."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Great telephoto lens 400 mm

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Aperture	f/4
	Length	358 mm			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	400 mm			Min focal length	200 mm
	Weight	3.3 kg			Focus motor	Nikon AF-S

"The perfect lens for wildlife photography; not too big and not too small"

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR II

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Great telephoto lens 400 mm

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR II			Aperture	f/4
	Length	n/a			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	400 mm			Min focal length	200 mm
	Weight	3.4 kg			Focus motor	Nikon AF-S

"This lens is many things. It is pretty sharp, amazingly so above f/4. It is durable, it is reliable it is fast. It is a great deal."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Wide aperture f/2.8

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/2.8
	Length	193 mm			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	200 mm			Min focal length	80 mm
	Weight	1.3 kg			Focus motor	None

"At night, it's a great lens. It's 2.8, and a zoom lens. Not to mention, the AF is surprising quick and doesn't lead to missed shots if you have any sort of anticipation."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Wide aperture f/2.8

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/2.8
	Length	269 mm			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	300 mm			Min focal length	120 mm
	Weight	2.6 kg			Focus motor	Sigma HSM

"I am using this for outdoor on-location portraits on the D700. This lens is absolutley excellent in terms of optical quality, sharp at f/2.8, very pleasing bokeh, and it focuses fast as lightning."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Wide aperture f/2.8

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/2.8
	Length	184 mm			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	200 mm			Min focal length	70 mm
	Weight	1.4 kg			Focus motor	Sigma HSM

"The autofocus is super fast, accurate, and quiet."

Great telephoto lens 800 mm

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/5.6
	Length	542 mm			Fixed aperture	Yes
	Max focal length	800 mm			Min focal length	300 mm
	Weight	5.9 kg			Focus motor	Sigma HSM

"The optical stabilizer features are incredible! I can take pictures by hand as if I were using a tripod."

Great telephoto lens 400 mm

	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Aperture	f/4.5
	Length	204 mm			Fixed aperture	No
	Max focal length	400 mm			Min focal length	120 mm
	Weight	1.7 kg			Focus motor	Sigma HSM