Canon EF-S Zoom Portrait lenses

"The zoom is smooth once you get the handle of it, and its low light capability is excellent considering the price."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Zoom range	2.9x			Aperture	f/2.8
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Max focal length	50 mm
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Min focal length	17 mm
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Length	n/a

"This is also a great lens for shooting HD video."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

More advanced image stabilization Canon IS

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Zoom range	3.2x			Aperture	f/2.8
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Max focal length	55 mm
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Min focal length	17 mm
	Image stabilization	Canon IS			Length	110 mm

"It's SUPER quiet and love that it comes with a hood and has a metal mount. Very durable and nice lens."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Zoom range	2.8x			Aperture	f/2.8
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	50 mm
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Min focal length	18 mm
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Length	n/a

"This is a great lens! its easy to use and the quality is top notch."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Zoom range	2.9x			Aperture	f/2.8
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Max focal length	50 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	17 mm
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC			Length	95 mm

"I wasnt 100% sure if I wanted to by a 3rd party lens but im so happy I bought this one! I've shot over 1000"

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Zoom range	2.9x			Aperture	f/2.8
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Max focal length	50 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	17 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Length	82 mm

"I got this lens about a month and a half ago and I have been pleased with it so far. It is my second walk-around lens for my Canon XTi."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Zoom range	6.9x			Aperture	f/3.8
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	125 mm
	Focus motor	Sigma HSM			Min focal length	18 mm
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Length	89 mm

"This lens has great range and takes great photos. It is a good lens for someone who is a beginner at taking photos."

More advanced image stabilization Canon IS

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Zoom range	5x			Aperture	f/4
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	85 mm
	Focus motor	Canon USM			Min focal length	17 mm
	Image stabilization	Canon IS			Length	92 mm

"This lens is great for landscapes when you want background compression, as well as for portraits."

	Zoom range	3.6x			Aperture	f/4
	Fixed aperture	No			Max focal length	200 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	55 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Length	83 mm