Hiking Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 146 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 17 posts to rank the best Hiking Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/M43, r/photography, r/SonyAlpha, r/Nikon, r/canon. Top-rated brands include Olympus (4.3/5), Canon (4.1/5), Sony (4.5/5).
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Reviews146
Subreddits10
Posts17
Brands18
Products97
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#1
Olympus
4.3
(47)
"The pro zoom lenses are much better than the non-pro zooms."
"A regular prime for low-light, either the 17mm/1.8, 45mm/1.8, or even the stellar 75mm/1.8."
"I rented the 75mm twice before finally pulling the trigger."
"A regular prime for low-light, either the 17mm/1.8, 45mm/1.8, or even the stellar 75mm/1.8."
"12-45+40-150 f.4 would be the ideal match to have a balance of quality, range and weight."
"12-45 is much lighter than 12-40/, so it looks as an easy choice."
"The 12-45mm f4 is awesome for its size and capability, tack sharp, and the IBIS helps capture shots in challenging conditions."
"Versatile lens for various photography needs."
"Great for capturing wide landscapes and waterfalls."
"If you know you're using it for hiking then you definitely want the 12-45 F4."
#2
Canon
4.1
(27)
"I have the 24-240mm as my all-in-one lens for the R7."
"The 12-200mm is the one I most often hike with."
"The 50mm 1.8 is very light and sharp, making it great for hiking."
"The 35mm f/1.4 lens collects significantly more light, making it ideal for capturing more stars in night photography."
"The 24mm f/1.4 lens is excellent for nightscape photography, providing great light gathering capabilities."
"The 24mm pancake lens is awesome. Both lenses are super light and have great image quality."
"Great hiking camera. Took my EOS-M to Haleakala for four days/three nights last summer."
"I find my 24-105 f4 L lens is most versatile and quite small."
"I hike around with my 70-200mm f/2.8."
"18-150 - small, light, versatile."
#3
Sony
4.5
(15)
"This is 100% what I was going to recommend, and it’s my personal lens choice for backpacking."
"The 20-70 for hiking is perfect given its 20mm wide end and after cropping a good bit of telephoto."
"I actually didn’t know about the 20-70 before everyone else mentioned it. That’s definitely what I’ll be going with!"
"My go to walk around/hike lens is the 20-70 on my a7Riv."
"20-70 for sure! I love mine. No regrets buying it over the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG DN II"
"This is the most recent lens to my arsenal and planning on using it for my go to lens for hikes and such when a light setup is very useful."
"I do a LOT of hiking and use the A7RV, 20-70 f/4 G, and 70-200 f/4 G II. I honestly think the 20-70 is the best outdoor lens that pretty much any brand has right now."
"If you want to try astro right away I'd recommend the Sony 11mm f1.8, this also provides you with a wider lens that can be useful for landscapes."
"Sony 20-70mm f4 for me
I carried the tamron 28-200 around the world and loved it, but I just got tired of its weight."
"I have the Sony a7rv, and I love hiking with the Sony 16-35mm f4."
#4
Nikon
4.1
(13)
"I love my Z6ii + 24-120 (the best camera + lens combo I've ever used!) and find them manageable on hikes and long walks."
"Tack sharp and an excellent walk-around lens."
"24-120 Nikon is another good suggestion."
"I would stick with the 24-120."
"It’s hands down my compact Zoom for situations like this. f/f4 is very usable and even though it’s not S line, it’s pretty darn sharp and light."
"Just use your phone and bring a battery to charge it. Or just take 24-120."
"If you want to stick with Z I’d get a DX camera (Z30/50/50II) and the 18-140 VR."
"I’ve been really impressed with the z50 for hikes. I take it with the 16-50mm and the PZ 12-28mm for wider shots. So light and easy."
"Easy answer the 16-50mm on a Z30 body."
"Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S: 500g (compared to 630g for the Z 24-120 f/4)."
#5
Tamron
4.4
(9)
"Looks like I'm definitely going with the Tamron 28-200 from what everyone's suggested"
"Third vote for this one. It's a great lens that is so versatile."
"I second the Tamron 28-200. I used throughout Europe last year and can't get over how good the lens works."
"It's not as wide, but the Tamron 35-150 F/2-2.8 is a phenomenal lens."
"Tamron 35-150 is my go to."
"28-200mm from Tamron does everything pretty well, including semi-macro."
"Tamron 28-200mm? Good range, light, and center sharpness to zoom in."
"Tamron 28-200 f2.8-5.6 does all of that quite well (even some macro capabilities on wide end)"
"If you are primarily doing landscape work I would go with the Tamron 28-200. It's light, compact, has good IQ."
#6
Sigma
4.3
(9)
"The Sigma 16mm is my go-to lens. The f/1.4 aperture is fantastic for astrophotography."
"I'd look into the Sigma 16mm f1.4. Lots of people recommend the rokinon lenses for astrophotography, but with the Sigma you will be able to use it for other things as well."
"The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 is sharp and versatile for hiking and astrophotography."
"On a crop-frame, you could try the Sigma 24mm f1.4 if you have piles of money."
"I recently picked up the Sigma RF 18-50 f/2.8, it's been really solid for me so far."
"Sigma does have the new 18-55 for the RF mount."
"Sigma 18-50 f/2.8. Cheap, sharp, good in low-light, covers all the necessary range."
"I'll often carry just Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art or the Canon 40mm f2.8 pancake."
"Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-f/4. or if you want to go really cheap you can get a sigma 70-300, its a shit lens but well worth the $100 it costs"
#7
OM
4.4
(7)
"Consider 12mm f2. Done. Small, crisp. Travel simple and light."
"I’d go for the 12-45mm. Together with that body you've got a physically balanced, weather-sealed kit."
"Great lens to pair with the OM5. Recommended."
"Here's my vote for the 14-150. It's expensive but I love my hyperlite mountain gear camera pod."
"I’ve chosen it based on reviews and range"
"The 12-45 is really good as long as you’re going to be using it outside."
"If you want to get some night shots then the 24/2.8 seems like a no brainer as its lighter and has a wider aperture."
#8
Panasonic
4.6
(5)
"I usually hike with a Panasonic 12-60 on the body and a 7-14 in the pack. Tends to be a good combo."
"I usually hike with a Panasonic 12-60 on the body and a 7-14 in the pack. Tends to be a good combo."
"Pick up a Panasonic 12-32 lens. You won't be sorry."
"I have the same body with the 12-50 lens. I like having the little bit of macro without having to use rings."
"The FZ1000 does a great job with almost everything."
#9
Lumix
4.3
(3)
"+1 for the lumix 14-140. great lens :)"
"I honestly like it quite a bit as a backpacking lens but there have been several times that I wish it were wider."
"If you’re primarily shooting wide landscapes and not zoomed in landscapes, I’d definitely go with the 12-45mm."
#10
Samyang
3.5
(2)
"I would happily supplement the z50 with a mf ultrawide prime like Samyang 12mm f2 for astro. Had that lens on Sony and it was nice and tiny."
"The Samyang 7.5mm fisheye is lighter but more limited."
#11
Peak Design
3.0
(2)
"The Peak Design Capture Clip on a backpack strap is fantastic!"
"The OM-5 mounted on a Peak Design Capture Clip will eventually tear its tripod socket off."
#12
Fuji
5.0
(1)
"It's a great, compact, 28mm 2.8 lens that happens to have a permanently attached body, making a great hiking combination."
#13
Oakley
5.0
(1)
"They were the best lens option all around."
#14
Maui Jim
5.0
(1)
"So for color enhancement Maui Jim is fantastic. The greens, blues and reds pop and it is a very "bright" lens. It really is an awesome lens."
#15
Rokinon
4.0
(1)
"If you're doing landscapes, the 12mm F2 by Rokinon is nice."
#16
Randolph
4.0
(1)
"I'm told Randolph and Vuarnet are also top tier and comparable with Maui Jim."
#17
Vuarnet
4.0
(1)
"I'm told Randolph and Vuarnet are also top tier and comparable with Maui Jim."
#18
Panaleica
3.0
(1)
"The 25 f1.4 is nice to have for backpacking, but I might start leaving it behind."
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