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Telephoto lenses

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

$397

"Awesome lens, affordable, quality construction, noticably faster than older lens, definitely has improved picture quality/sharpness"

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Great zoom range
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5.5x
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Wide angle lens
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55 mm
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Very light
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0.6 kg
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Image stabilization Nikon VR
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Weight 0.6 kg
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Fixed aperture No
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Length 123 mm
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Aperture f/4.5
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Zoom range 5.5x
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Min focal length 55 mm
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Max focal length 300 mm
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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

$2,397

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

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Nikon VR II
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Wide angle lens
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70 mm
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Image stabilization Nikon VR II
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Weight 1.5 kg
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Fixed aperture Yes
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Length 206 mm
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Aperture f/2.8
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Zoom range 2.9x
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Min focal length 70 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm
#3

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

$2,499

"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."

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Canon IS II
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Wide angle lens
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70 mm
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Image stabilization Canon IS II
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Weight 1.5 kg
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Fixed aperture Yes
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Length 199 mm
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Aperture f/2.8
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Zoom range 2.9x
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Min focal length 70 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm
#4

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

$1,899

"ust received the lens, but so far it far exceeds my expectations. lens is sharp, easy to use, not as heavy as I heard it to be."

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Wide angle lens
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70 mm
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Image stabilization Canon IS
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Weight 1.5 kg
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Fixed aperture Yes
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Length 196 mm
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Aperture f/2.8
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Zoom range 2.9x
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Min focal length 70 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm
#5

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM

$989

"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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Wide aperture
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f/2
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Quite short
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112 mm
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Very light
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0.7 kg
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 0.7 kg
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Fixed aperture n/a
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Length 112 mm
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Aperture f/2
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Zoom range 1x
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Min focal length 135 mm
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Max focal length 135 mm
#6

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

$1,149

"This lens is as good as Canon says it is. It is tact sharp and a great value. It is also much lighter than the 70-200mm f/2.8"

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Wide angle lens
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70 mm
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Very light
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0.8 kg
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Image stabilization Canon IS
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Weight 0.8 kg
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Fixed aperture Yes
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Length 172 mm
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Aperture f/4
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Zoom range 2.9x
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Min focal length 70 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm
#7

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

$4,340

"This has to be one of the sharpest lens out there. Just about every picture jumps at you. Great contrast and color. Mostly used hand held with great results. Very fast focus even when using extenders."

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Image stabilization Canon IS
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Weight 2.7 kg
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Fixed aperture n/a
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Length 251 mm
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Aperture f/2.8
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Zoom range 1x
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Min focal length 300 mm
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Max focal length 300 mm
#8

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

$629

"I use this for taking photos of the kids, and it is fantastic. super sharp, and not as bulky as the 2.8. I would highly recommend this lens."

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Wide angle lens
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70 mm
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Very light
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0.7 kg
Lowest price
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$629.00
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 0.7 kg
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Fixed aperture Yes
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Length 172 mm
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Aperture f/4
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Zoom range 2.9x
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Min focal length 70 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm
#9

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM Canon-ef

$159

"Great for close ups of action (sports), wildlife and portraits."

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Quite short
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102 mm
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Wide angle lens
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50 mm
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$159.00
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Image stabilization Sigma OS
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Weight n/a
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Fixed aperture No
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Length 102 mm
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Aperture f/4
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Zoom range 4x
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Min focal length 50 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm
#10

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

$1,289

"Great for shooting portraits and low light sports shots. A must have for any semi-serious photographers."

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Wide angle lens
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70 mm
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Image stabilization None
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Weight 1.3 kg
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Fixed aperture Yes
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Length 193 mm
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Aperture f/2.8
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Zoom range 2.9x
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Min focal length 70 mm
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Max focal length 200 mm