Best lens recommendations on Reddit
134 reviews from r/canon, r/SonyAlpha, r/FujifilmX and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Sigma
4.3
(38)
"Awesome choice, not only due to versatility but it has a minimum focus distance of 12cm so you can get macro'ish shots as well and is unbelievably sharp for a zoom at that price point."
"A very good lens at a relatively low price and to be used in many circumstances."
"To replace the kit lens and a sigma 16/23/30/56mm 1.4 prime."
"To me this is a no brainer. Amazing lens for the price."
"If you can comfortably afford the 15mm f/1.4 over the Sigma 16, it’s all around a better lens."
"Top recommendation is Sigma 30 1.4."
"Sigma is amazing! You made an excellent choice."
"I have the sigma 18-50 dc dn 2.8 and love it."
"I use the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and the Sigma 30mm f1.4 for video."
"I personally think it's a good setup and looks great for both recording events."
#2
Canon
4.3
(23)
"Just provides maximum flexibility."
"I have the 70-200 f/2.8 for soccer on an R7 and it’s great!"
"I have the 70-200 2.8 IS usm ii on my R7 and absolutely love the results from it."
"The 28-70 2.8 would be perfect for you."
"RF 28-70, 2.8 STM is a perfect choice for the full frame family camera."
"Pretty much a must have."
"Is a fantastic lens and very sharp."
"It's very sharp and much lighter than the f2.8L version."
"I carried a Canon Elan II and the 24-105 f/3.5-5.6 USM zoom."
"The Canon 32mm f/1.4 gets good reviews."
#3
Tamron
4.4
(13)
"The best choice since your camera doesn’t have IBIS."
"The Tamron 18-300 is great for outdoor sports if you have good lighting."
"I recommend you look for a Tamron 11-20 on the used market."
"I got the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 G2 with my A7C II. Amazing lens for the price."
"Can't say enough good things about it."
"Good one lens for travel."
"Image quality is arguably the same for both."
"Super versatile and can even do nice portraits and low light."
"Tamron 17-70."
"Zooms: the most versatile and great value is the Tamron 28-200."
#4
Nikon
4.6
(12)
"This lens is stunning, surpassing Zeiss and Leitz."
"It’s a fantastic lens and every shot I take is beautifully rendered."
"I would highly recommend you the AFS -DX NIKKOR."
"The 24-120 f4 is an ideal travel lens."
"It's worth every bit of its $1,000USD MSRP in performance though"
"Small, sharp, weather sealed."
"The 70-200 FL is absolutely phenomenal."
"Is also good and kinda cheap on sale."
"Is good for the price."
"I would recommend you buy only a single lens."
#5
Fujifilm
4.3
(12)
"I’ve used all of these lenses and would recommend the 23mm f2 if you had to settle on one of the three."
"I’m a huge fan of the 23mm F2."
"If one, 23mm f2. If two, 16mm f2.8 + 35mm f2."
"Can’t recommend the 27mm f/2.8 R WR enough. Tiny and light weight yet SUPERB image quality."
"Great, light, small, ois - very good video lens."
"Take a look at the original 18mm f/2, it's my favorite prime lens on the X-T5."
"I love my 70-300! I mostly use it for nature photography."
"The 27mm 2.8 is an excellent lens with a fairly versatile focal length."
"The 23 is sharper and has an extra stop of light."
"Maybe also consider xc 35 f2 for the price."
#6
Sony
4.5
(11)
"24 1.4 GM is one of my all time favorites."
"Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G Lens."
"It really makes the core pop."
"Has been a stellar all-around lens."
"The Sony E 16-55 F2.8 is a fantastic lens."
"Sony 18-135mm f3.5-5.6."
"A 35 1.8 would be a solid lens and usually pretty cheap."
"Sony 18-135."
"I’d suggest a used 18-135mm would be a great all rounder."
"My second choice is the 24 mm."
#7
Olympus
4.4
(9)
"Olympus 8-25 is extremely versatile."
"The lens I use the most is the 12-45mm since it's so compact and lightweight."
"I would definitely choose the 12-100 because it has IS and allows you to hold 3 to 5 seconds without needing a tripod."
"The 75mm is an absolute banger. I take it hiking a lot."
"If I could still go backpacking I would probably carry an OM-5 and the 12-45 f/4 PRO."
"Check out the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro."
"The 30mm Oly can be had fairly inexpensively, but the 60 is an improvement."
"Can't beat the 12-200 as far as variety."
"Can definitely recommend the 100-400mm for Birding."
#8
TTArtisans
3.8
(5)
"Right now I am equally loving the 27mm 2.8 pancake from TTartisan."
"My go-to for street on my a6700 is presently the TTArtisans 27mm/2.8."
"TTartisans 27mm 2.8."
"You will do fine with ttartisan."
"Look into options from TT artisans if you want budget lenses, but expect slightly budget performance"
#9
Viltrox
5.0
(3)
"Maybe wide lens(viltrox 13, Samyang 12, sigma 10-18 - something like this)"
"Viltrox 27mm f1.2. Great for street, landscapes, portraits, buildings if they are not too tall/wide..."
"Viltrox 27mm f1.2. Great for street, landscapes, portraits, buildings if they are not too tall/wide..."
#10
N/A
4.7
(3)
"And a FE 24-70mm (so 36-105mm on the aps-c)"
"12mm is great for getting shots of temples and landscapes..."
"If you're travelling then I'd advise a good zoom. Considering the 18-300."
#11
Voigtlander
4.0
(2)
"Voigtlander color skopar 35mm F/2.5."
"Is supposed to be pretty good."
#12
F2
5.0
(1)
"I’d go with the F2s… 23, 35, 50."
#13
Samyang
5.0
(1)
"Maybe wide lens(viltrox 13, Samyang 12, sigma 10-18 - something like this)"
#14
Laowa
4.0
(1)
"I’d probably just get manual lenses though."
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