Nikon D5100 Lenses that have a f/1.8 or faster aperture

"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."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.8			Max focal length	35 mm
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Weight	200 g
	Min focal length	35 mm			Diameter	70 mm
	Length	53 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"Perfect photos at 65 mph at f8 @1/800! This lens lets in lots of light so I can use a fast shutter and get absolutely no blur at highway speeds."

	Aperture	f/1.8			Max focal length	50 mm
	Focus motor	None			Weight	154 g
	Min focal length	50 mm			Diameter	64 mm
	Length	38 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"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
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Weight	280 g
	Min focal length	50 mm			Diameter	74 mm
	Length	54 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"It produces very sharp images with great contrast. The focusing motor is quiet. It is well made, has a matt black finish and comes with a lens hood and nice case"

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	30 mm
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Weight	430 g
	Min focal length	30 mm			Diameter	76 mm
	Length	59 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"This lens is one of the best 50mm lenses we have used. It is incredibly sharp (even wide open) and the colors are really gorgeous and vibrant."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	50 mm
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Weight	0.5 kg
	Min focal length	50 mm			Diameter	85 mm
	Length	68 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"Crisp, clear images. Gorgeous color. Love it....great addition to my bag for portraits."

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	85 mm
	Focus motor	None			Weight	0.6 kg
	Min focal length	85 mm			Diameter	79 mm
	Length	81 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"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
	Focus motor	None			Weight	380 g
	Min focal length	85 mm			Diameter	n/a
	Length	n/a			Auto focus	Yes

"Used lens all weekend as event photographer and never changed lens. Will use again at four events this week including one outdoor night event where flash is not permitted. This lens is an excellent performer and has quickly become my favorite."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Aperture	f/1.4			Max focal length	24 mm
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Weight	0.6 kg
	Min focal length	24 mm			Diameter	83 mm
	Length	89 mm			Auto focus	Yes