Nikon D3100 Portrait lenses that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

"It outperforms everything I have in my kitbag. Sharp from edge to edge and the bokeh... oh the Bokeh!"

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	85 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	0.6 kg
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	85 mm
	Length	81 mm			Zoom range	1x

"It is terrific! Colors are warm and pure, autofocus is fast and razor sharp, and backgrounds melt into smooth blurred colors."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	50 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	0.5 kg
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Min focal length	50 mm
	Length	68 mm			Zoom range	1x

"Clarity and color is amazing in low light situations. Also depth of field is amazingly tight at 1.4. I haven't had problems with the autofocus speed. For the price this lens is amazing."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	50 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	280 g
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Min focal length	50 mm
	Length	54 mm			Zoom range	1x

"I use this lens for taking portraits and so far my photos came out pretty impressive."

	Aperture	f/1.8			Max focal length	85 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	380 g
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	85 mm
	Length	n/a			Zoom range	1x

"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!"

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	50 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	230 g
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	50 mm
	Length	n/a			Zoom range	1x

"The quality of the Bokeh is simply stunning - super creamy just like it's older sibling."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	85 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	0.7 kg
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Min focal length	85 mm
	Length	n/a			Zoom range	1x

"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

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/2.8			Max focal length	200 mm
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR II			Weight	1.5 kg
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Min focal length	70 mm
	Length	206 mm			Zoom range	2.9x

"Great for portraits! Puts backgrounds beautifully out of focus."

	Aperture	f/2			Max focal length	135 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	0.8 kg
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	135 mm
	Length	127 mm			Zoom range	1x

"I shoot marine reef aquariums and corals making it a challenging shot usually through glass.This lens excels at capturing true to life colors and great detail."

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/2.8			Max focal length	105 mm
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Weight	0.7 kg
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Min focal length	105 mm
	Length	116 mm			Zoom range	1x