Nikon D5100 Telephoto lenses that have a focus motor

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

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Zoom range	5.5x
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Min focal length	55 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Weight	0.6 kg
	Length	123 mm			Aperture	f/4.5

"Good clear glass, good auto focus. holds up to the rigors of Iraq pretty well."

Quite short 102 mm

	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Zoom range	4x
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Min focal length	50 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Weight	n/a
	Length	102 mm			Aperture	f/4

"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

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

"There are two things that impressed me as soon as I started to use it. It's sharpness is great at all focal lenghts and all apertures all the way to F16 ."

	Focus motor	Tamron USD			Zoom range	4.3x
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC			Min focal length	70 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Weight	0.8 kg
	Length	n/a			Aperture	f/4

". I went with the Sigma lens and am totally satisfied so far."

Great zoom range 11.1x

Wide angle lens 18 mm

Quite short 100 mm

	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Zoom range	11.1x
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Min focal length	18 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Weight	0.6 kg
	Length	100 mm			Aperture	f/3.5

"This lens is light weight and produces good clean images."

Very light 335 g

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Quite short 100 mm

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Zoom range	3.6x
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Min focal length	55 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Weight	335 g
	Length	100 mm			Aperture	f/4

"The lens is an absolutely superb macro lens, razor-sharp, excellent contrast, no CA, a nice, very functional tripod collar that is easily adjusted or removed. Build quality is excellent too. The lens has a very sturdy feel to it, really feels like a piece of professional equipment."

	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Zoom range	1x
	Image stabilization	None			Min focal length	150 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Weight	0.9 kg
	Length	137 mm			Aperture	f/2.8

"If you want the best possible lens at this focal length then this is the best money can buy. I think from a value perspective this lens with the various tele-converters give you the most coverage and value for the money. I do also shoot a 70-200mm f/2.8 with and without the tele-converters with very good results, however the sharpness with this lens as expected is beyond comparison."

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR II

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Zoom range	1x
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR II			Min focal length	300 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Weight	2.9 kg
	Length	267 mm			Aperture	f/2.8

"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

Great telephoto lens 400 mm

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Zoom range	2x
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Min focal length	200 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Weight	3.3 kg
	Length	358 mm			Aperture	f/4