Sports lenses

"All around amazing lens. Sturdy build, and very crisp images. Everyday lens."

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR II

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

"In a room with modest ambient light....I can now hold my camera with 1/6 speed shutter and get a sharp picture."

More advanced image stabilization Canon IS

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	Image stabilization	Canon IS			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Zoom range	2.9x
	Length	196 mm			Weight	1.5 kg
	Min focal length	70 mm			Max focal length	200 mm

"The images it creates are very sharp, even wide open, and the colors and contrast are great. It's not a huge lens and doesn't stick out on the street like a white 70-200 or anything of that nature."

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Quite short 112 mm

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/2
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Zoom range	1x
	Length	112 mm			Weight	0.7 kg
	Min focal length	135 mm			Max focal length	135 mm

"This is one of the sharpest lenses I have ever seen. Love it so much and is on my camera most of the time now."

More advanced image stabilization Canon IS II

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	Image stabilization	Canon IS II			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Zoom range	2.9x
	Length	199 mm			Weight	1.5 kg
	Min focal length	70 mm			Max focal length	200 mm

"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."

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	None			Zoom range	2.5x
	Length	193 mm			Weight	1.3 kg
	Min focal length	80 mm			Max focal length	200 mm

"This is THE BEST Nikon lens as far as portrait glass goes, it has "quality" all over it. Built like a tank, pricey, but worth every penny."

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

"Image quality is outstanding. Pull for manual focus is a sweet feature."

Low price $705.11

	Image stabilization	None			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	None			Zoom range	2.9x
	Length	194 mm			Weight	1.1 kg
	Min focal length	70 mm			Max focal length	200 mm

"Consistent output, fast/accurate auto-focus, nice bokeh, strong construction."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Aperture	f/2.8
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Zoom range	2.9x
	Length	n/a			Weight	1.4 kg
	Min focal length	70 mm			Max focal length	200 mm