Which 3rd party lenses would be suitable for use on my Nikon D5100

[Brian_of_Bozeat]

Hello, I'm struggling to find information on which 3rd party lenses would be suitable for use on my Nikon D5100.

Specifically I am wondering if any 3rd party lenses would be fully swapable with Nikon AF-S. Can anyone point me at a resource that would clue me up a bit please?

 

[gad-westy]

Sigma, anything with HSM on it will work.

Tokina - very few that I can think of but the mark 2 versions of the 11-16 (is it out yet?) and 12-24 both will autofocus.

Tamron have loads but I have no idea what designation they use. Most of their popular lenses are available with built in motors.

 

[Nod]

Another huge advantage the High Street has over web only sellers - you can go in and try before you buy!

A visit to Sigma, Tamron etc's sites should tell you which lenses will AF on the entry level (no motor in body) Nikons.