Best lens recommendations on Reddit

140 reviews from r/canon, r/SonyAlpha, r/Nikon and 16 more subreddits

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Sigma

4.3

(43)

"Get the Sigma 16 mm f/1.4, plenty of light."

"A better option would be the Sigma Art 50 1.4."

"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."

Canon

4.3

(25)

"I second the 17-55. I have the Canon version and it's great for car photography."

"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."

"If you're satisfied with the zoom range on your kit lens the 17-55mm f2.8 would be a decent upgrade."

"It's very sharp and much lighter than the f2.8L version."

Nikon

4.3

(15)

"The 50mm is stupid sharp from f2.8 on."

"One of the best lenses I have ever had. Very good build quality and excellent sharpness."

"This lens is stunning, surpassing Zeiss and Leitz."

"It’s a fantastic lens and every shot I take is beautifully rendered."

"The AF-S 35mm f1.8 G is a pretty light lens."

"The 35mm takes a bit longer to hit peak performance but is still an excellent lens for the price."

"I've opted for the AF-S 50mm f/1.8G to dip my toes into Nikon's system."

"The build quality was also very good, sharpnesses was good, but not as outstanding as on the new one."

"A single wider-range zoom is going to be a lot more workable for travel use than 2 primes."

"For travel? 24-85VR or 24-120/4VR."

Sony

4.5

(14)

"Is probably the best option out there."

"Depending on your budget I can recommend Sony 100-400 GM."

"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."

"I’d recommend the 24-50 f2.8 G from Sony. It is significantly lighter."

"Sony 18-135mm f3.5-5.6."

"A 35 1.8 would be a solid lens and usually pretty cheap."

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."

Tamron

4.4

(8)

"The best choice since your camera doesn’t have IBIS."

"The Tamron 18-300 is great for outdoor sports if you have good lighting."

"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."

"Works well."

Olympus

4.6

(5)

"It's vastly better than any of the lenses you listed."

"Olympus 8-25 is extremely versatile."

"The 75mm is an absolute banger. I take it hiking a lot."

"Would be good options. You can sometimes find the 12-40 pro for around $300 used."

"Any Olympus lens with focus clutch would be a good option."

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"

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..."

#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

Lumix

5.0

(1)

"I can highly recommend the Lumix 20mm f1.7 too."

#13

F2

5.0

(1)

"I’d go with the F2s… 23, 35, 50."

#14

Samyang

5.0

(1)

"Maybe wide lens(viltrox 13, Samyang 12, sigma 10-18 - something like this)"

#15

Brightinstar

4.0

(1)

"Brightinstar 35mm f1.7 - I've been really enjoying this one."

#16

Laowa

4.0

(1)

"I’d probably just get manual lenses though."

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