The AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED features the superb optics and advanced technology used on Nikon's high-end lenses. Your photos and videos will have rich, vibrant colors, deep contrast, minimal distortion and beautiful soft backgrounds, even in less than ideal conditions. Optimized for Nikon's new high-resolution DX-format image sensors, it borrows the ultra-compact retractable lens barrel design from the Nikon 1 system. Nikon's remarkable Vibration Reduction technology provides 4.0 stops* of blur-free handheld shooting—enjoy crisp, clear images even if your hands are a bit unsteady and shoot at slower shutter Features Nikon's 14.2- megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS sensor with 12 Bit Resolution. Nikon EXPEED 2 image processor. Active D-Lighting. Automatic chromatic aberration correction. Sensor cleaning and airflow control system. 3.0-inch 230,000-dot resolution fixed TFT LCD Continuous Drive up to 3 frames per second. Live view mode. The final lens on our list is our Sigma Prime lens for Nikon d3100 cameras, the Sigma 50mm F1.4 Lens. Although coming from Sigma, this is a third party lens for Nikon d3100 cameras it offers excellent quality and the lens has an amazing reputation within the photography community . Weight: 710g (25 oz) Canon 705g (24.9 oz) Nikon Aperture Blades: 7 (circular diaphragm) Minimum Aperture: F/22-40: Image Stabilization Performance: 2.5 Stops (CIPA Standards Compliant) For Canon: EOS-80D is used / For Nikon: D7200 is used: Standard Accessories: Flower-shaped lens hood, Lens caps: Compatible Mounts: Canon, Nikon Best Budget Zoom Lens Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II. View on Amazon A nice compact, lightweight, budget telephoto lens with a superior zoom range and a quite nice 13 Elements in 9 Groups with Super Integrated Coating to prevent some aberrations, lens flare and ghosting. Weight (inc. batteries) 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz) Dimensions 124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95 ″) Other features; Orientation sensor Yes And, even if it is not so, the correct way of holding a camera for maximum stability involves holding the lens and resting the body (if possible) on your palm. – ysap. Mar 31, 2011 at 11:15. The Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 and 24-70 f2/8 come to mind as a rather short lens (13cm, 5") that weigh about a kilo. vSJcdi.