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Nikon F Zoom Lenses

#1	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

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

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Zoom range	5.5x	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Aperture	f/4.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	122 mm

Max focal length	300 mm	Min focal length	55 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

#2	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Zoom range	7.8x	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Aperture	f/3.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	97 mm

Max focal length	140 mm	Min focal length	18 mm

#3	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

	Great telephoto lens
	500 mm

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Zoom range	2.5x	Fixed aperture	Yes

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Aperture	f/5.6

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	268 mm

Max focal length	500 mm	Min focal length	200 mm

#4	Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

"The colors this lens can capture are outstanding!" bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Zoom range	1.7x	Fixed aperture	Yes

Image stabilization	None	Aperture	f/2.8

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	132 mm

Max focal length	24 mm	Min focal length	14 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

#5	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

	Great zoom range
	16.7x

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Zoom range	16.7x	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Aperture	f/3.5

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	99 mm

Max focal length	300 mm	Min focal length	18 mm

#6	Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon F

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon F

"I love the crispness and clarity in the pictures." bhphotovideo.com

Zoom range	4.3x	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	None	Aperture	f/4

Focus motor	Generic motor	Length	117 mm

Max focal length	300 mm	Min focal length	70 mm

#7	Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

"Been using the lens to take picture on my Whale wathing boat trip and this was an extraordinary experience what an exelent contrast." bhphotovideo.com

	Great telephoto lens
	400 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Zoom range	5x	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Aperture	f/4.5

Focus motor	None	Length	170 mm

Max focal length	400 mm	Min focal length	80 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

#8	Sigma 24-35mm f/2 DG HSM Art Nikon F

	Wide aperture
	f/2

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Zoom range	1.5x	Fixed aperture	Yes

Image stabilization	None	Aperture	f/2

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Length	122 mm

Max focal length	35 mm	Min focal length	24 mm

#9	Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

"Amazing very nice lens." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Zoom range	2.9x	Fixed aperture	Yes

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Aperture	f/2.8

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Length	91 mm

Max focal length	50 mm	Min focal length	17 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

#10	Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Zoom range	5x	Fixed aperture	No

Image stabilization	Nikon VR	Aperture	f/2.8

Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	Length	86 mm

Max focal length	80 mm	Min focal length	16 mm

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