Sports lenses

"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

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

"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."

	Focus motor	Canon USM			Max focal length	135 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	0.8 kg
	Aperture	f/2			Zoom range	1x
	Min focal length	135 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"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

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

"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."

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

"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."

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

"It is fantastically sharp, fast to focus on my 350D, light and easy to hand hold. It is nicely balanced even with the 2X converter in place."

	Focus motor	Canon USM			Max focal length	200 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	0.8 kg
	Aperture	f/2.8			Zoom range	1x
	Min focal length	200 mm			Auto focus	Yes

"It's a great lens, definitely worth saving the money from the Nikon 70-200mm. It's great for portraits as well, and it's more durable and sturdy than I expected."

	Focus motor	Generic motor			Max focal length	200 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Weight	1.2 kg
	Aperture	f/2.8			Zoom range	2.9x
	Min focal length	70 mm			Auto focus	Yes