Nikon D5100 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			Min focal length	55 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	300 mm
	Length	123 mm			Focus motor	Nikon AF-S
	Weight	0.6 kg			Aperture	f/4.5

"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

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

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

	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Min focal length	50 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	200 mm
	Length	102 mm			Focus motor	Sigma HSM
	Weight	n/a			Aperture	f/4

"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."

Great telephoto lens 400 mm

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

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

"This is an impressive lens with no obvious cons. The build quality is excellent and image quality and resolution at a variety of distances and macro are at least as good (to my eyes) as Nikon glass. The bokeh is also good especially for a zoom lens."

	Image stabilization	None			Min focal length	150 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	150 mm
	Length	137 mm			Focus motor	Sigma HSM
	Weight	0.9 kg			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

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

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

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR II

Great telephoto lens 400 mm

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

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

"I have taken unbelievable portrait pictures with this lens. The bokeh is exactly as others have described. I have taken night football and hockey shots which I was not able to get with the kit zoom lenses."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

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

"Easy to handhold due to it's lightweight, coupled with VR, gave good handheld macros. Additional focus capabilities added to auto focus a nice touch."

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Very light 355 g

Quite short 99 mm

	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Min focal length	85 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Max focal length	85 mm
	Length	99 mm			Focus motor	Nikon AF-S
	Weight	355 g			Aperture	f/3.5