Nikon D300S Zoom Telephoto lenses

"This lens surprised me greatly. My specialty is shooting wildlife and birds of prey, neither of which can be easily done from a tripod. I can even get great hand held shots at 400mm."

	Image stabilization	None			Length	136 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/4.5
	Focus motor	None			Max focal length	400 mm
	Zoom range	5x			Weight	1 kg

"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			Length	206 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x			Weight	1.5 kg

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

Great zoom range 10.7x

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Quite short 115 mm

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Length	115 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/3.5
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Max focal length	300 mm
	Zoom range	10.7x			Weight	0.8 kg

"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

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Length	358 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/4
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Max focal length	400 mm
	Zoom range	2x			Weight	3.3 kg

"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

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR II			Length	n/a
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/4
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Max focal length	400 mm
	Zoom range	2x			Weight	3.4 kg

"I've had this lens for awhile and appreciate it more as time goes by. Previously, I used it exclusively on a tripod, but not lately. I take a lot of pictures of surfers and find that if I have sufficient light and can shoot at 1/1600 or higher the tripod isn't necessary."

Great telephoto lens 500 mm

	Image stabilization	None			Length	227 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/5
	Focus motor	None			Max focal length	500 mm
	Zoom range	2.5x			Weight	1.2 kg

"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			Length	193 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	None			Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	2.5x			Weight	1.3 kg

"This 120-300 Sigma provides great range, and when I need just a bit more, I can achieve it with the 1.4x converter. The auto- focus is darn fast and the lens is quite sharp even wide open."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Wide aperture f/2.8

	Image stabilization	None			Length	269 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Max focal length	300 mm
	Zoom range	2.5x			Weight	2.6 kg

"So here I am, with three awesome Sigma lenses and not one bit ashamed of them not saying Nikon on the side."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Wide aperture f/2.8

	Image stabilization	None			Length	184 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Max focal length	200 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x			Weight	1.4 kg