lenses for D5100...other than Nikor

What other brands of zoom lenses other than Nikon/Nikor work on the D5100 AND retain the auto focus capability?

Sigmas with HSM I believe will AF with your D5100

Here's a fairly comprehensive list http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nikon_F-mount_lenses_with_integrated_autofocus_motors

I would be interested in hearing from others who do use a non-Nikon/Nikor zoom lens as how it performs. Please give brand name and specs (e.g., 50-200, etc.)

I have the Sigma 10-20 EX/DC F4-5.6 HSM and love it. It's a super fun lens that performs very well on the D5100. The autofocus is fast, quiet, and accurate. It can be a little soft in the edges and exhibits some vignetting at the very wide end but that's pretty normal.

Of course, I would love to own the Nikon 10-24 but it is considerably more expensive. Overall, I'm happy with the Sigma lens.[h=1][/h]

I have the Tamron AF 28-75 F/2.8 and i Love it. It's fast and give excellent quality pictures.

Here's a quick shot i took hanging out of my upstairs window. Just to show how nice this lens works. (Unprocessed)

Does anyone here have the tamron 70-300mm lens? I have been eyeballing it pretty hard on the Amazon. If so can I see a test shot @ 300?

-thanks

I just recently bought the Tamron af70-300mm and ABSOLUTELY love it, I am not very experienced at this yet and it makes me look like I know what I am doing. The zoom is soooooo smooth and then you can't beat the image stabilization on it. It is definatley worth every penny, soooo yeah just get it you won't be disapointed. Here is a sample pic I took with the Tamron lense.
(The pic of the girl was from clear across our huge back yard maybe 50yrds, and the second of the tractor was pretty close range and about 1:00pm) Hope this helps pursuade you. LOL

I just bought that lense and it is wonderful, I love everything about it. Here are a few sample pics.

thanks for the photos that is exactly what I had in mind when I asked for examples!!!