Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 300 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 162 posts to rank the best Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/canon, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha, r/fujifilm, r/M43. Top-rated brands include Sigma (4.4/5), Canon (4.3/5), Nikon (4.7/5).
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Subreddits36
Posts162
Brands45
Products66
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#1
Sigma
4.4
(55)
"There are lots of great E mount lenses, like that 11mm F1.8, the Sigma F1.4 primes."
"The sigma 28-105 2.8 amd sony 28-70 f2 are also options."
"You could snipe that car from across the street with the 28-105 2.8 from sigma."
"I just bought the sigma 30mm prime f1.4."
"That’s what I would suggest as well when it becomes available for RF mount next week."
"Best bang for buck? Sigma 24-70mm."
"Canon 400 f5.6 L or Sigma/Tamron 150-600."
"Love my sigma 150-600."
"I would get the sigma rf-s 30mm f1.4"
"Sigma 16 or 23mm f1.4 or 18-50 f2.8 and Sony 70-350mm"
#2
Canon
4.3
(49)
"RF 28-70 2.8."
"I shoot 100-500mm, which is good for 90% of the stuff I want."
"I'd go for [this Canon] as your next lens."
"My EF 70-200 MK2 IS is TACK SHARP."
"Best value for money of all Canon's IS versions."
"I bought the EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS USM II three weeks ago."
"Get the 24-105 F/4 L."
"I’d recommend the latter. I have one and it’s just fantastic."
"The 24-105 f4 is a beast of a lens."
"Probably the 24-105."
#3
Nikon
4.7
(35)
"For all future trips, I'll be taking only the 24-70 and maybe a light prime I can throw in there like the 35mm. Its in my opinion, an unbeatable combo for maximizing utility out of weight and space."
"The 24-120 is my most used lens,when i travel or hike.The focal range is very useful and it’s super sharp lens."
"Suck it up and take the 24-120. It’s such a versatile focal length and typically my 1 lens solution."
"I would stick to the 24-120 personally. You’ll probably end up kicking yourself for not bringing it if you end up in a certain situation where you don’t have the distance or a wide enough angle"
"The Nikon Z 70-200 is worth the money!"
"It focuses fast and accurately."
"Z mount 105mc is a great lens."
"The Z MC 105mm f/2.8 is fantastic."
"The Z 105 2.8 is the sharpest lens I have ever used."
"The Z105 is an incredibly sharp lens."
#4
Tamron
4.1
(26)
"The tamron 70-200 f2.8 is fantastic."
"I'll second the Tamron 90mm SP90."
"Tamron sp90 e72."
"The zoom you have that covers the most ground and is lightest. Tamron 28-75 g2 or something like it."
"Tamron 28-75 2.8 or the kit 50-250."
"Now i supplement with Tamron 28-75 f2.8."
"Tamron 17-70 f/2,8 for image stabilization."
"Under $500? Maybe a 70-200mm f2.8 like the Tamron G2."
"Tamron 18-300, good one lens for travel."
"Tamron 17-70 2.8 or Sigma 18-50 2.8 would be my “one lens” travel pick."
#5
Olympus
4.4
(17)
"12-40 f2.8. Own much glass. The one I use the most."
"Olympus M. Zuiko 45mm f1.8 is both cheap and great."
"If you can afford it and find a decent deal on a used 12-40 f/2.8 PRO, I would absolutely get that."
"12-40 f2.8 pro. This may have been superseded but it’s a great lens."
"It is one of the sharpest lenses in its range."
"This gives you a good range, good aperture and a great quality lens"
"One of the best lenses by Olympus, weathersealed for those rainy hikes and stunning optically"
"With video, that constant aperture is a godsend."
"I've heard the 45mm 1.8 is also very good lens. Tiny lens."
"I’ve heard good things about the 12-40mm f2.8."
#6
Fujifilm
4.5
(10)
"+1 for XF 16-55 f2.8 mkii if you have the budget for it."
"I love the 27mm and would buy it again and again."
"I have it and love it."
"Get it, it's a great lens for an EDC set up."
"Large but I have carried all day while sightseeing without issues. I generally use a wrist strap not a neck strap so doesn’t cause the neck/shoulder to be sore."
"A zoom is much more versatile. 16-55mm 2.8, new or old version."
"The 16-80mm is a great all-rounder."
"Sounds like the 16-80mm is a solid travel lens."
"It’s a great lens that turns your camera into almost a compact camera size."
"It’s a great lens as an every day carry."
#7
Sony
4.3
(7)
"I have and love both the Sony 35 gm 1.4 and the Sony 40mm 2.5 G."
"35 1.4 GM is always the answer!"
"If I have to choose a specific lens, it'd be the Sony 35/1.4 GM."
"Small and lightweight is the Sony f4 20-70mm."
"Sony 24-105 f4... it is an amazing all around lens."
"Excellent all purpose lens with good glass and a constant aperture."
"Works just fine, although at times I wish it had more tele range."
#8
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
4.1
(7)
"It's a really solid lens"
"It is an amazing lens. Sigma 18-50 F2.8 is also there."
"The Sigma RFS 18-50mm f/2.8 would grant you a boatload of versatility."
"I was going to suggest same sigma 18-50 f2.8."
"Sigma 18-50 f2.8 is not a macro lens but it has very close focus."
"Seems like the best option to me"
"The Sigma 18-50 f2.8 it's a good lens, but I think you can't not find for that price."
#9
Samyang
4.0
(6)
"I would happily supplement the z50 with a mf ultrawide prime like Samyang 12mm f2 for astro."
"I’m going to swing wiiiiiildly in another direction and call out the Samyang 35-150 2-2.8."
"I’m finding the Samyang 35-150 F2-2.8 is always on my S5II since I’ve bought it."
"It is generally a very well rated astro lens"
"14mm is good for wide angle Milky Way shots and landscapes"
"Look at the Samyang 14mm f/2.8."
#10
Canon RF 100-400mm
4.2
(5)
"I would recommend the RF 100-400."
"The cheap rf 100-400 is very good."
"The RF 100-400 would get you a much more comfortable focal length."
"As the other commenter suggested, the RF 100-400mm is a great budget choice for wildlife."
"The best budget wildlife lens is in my opinion the Canon RF100-400mm."
#11
Canon 100-400mm
4.5
(4)
"I took my 100-400 for the Seward 7.5-hr cruise and it was amazing!"
"Definitely take the 100-500! I took my 100-400 on APS-C when I went last year."
"Yeah, for budget telephoto, you can't do bad with the 100-400."
"Consumer telephoto = 100-400mm"
#12
Sigma 150-600mm
4.5
(4)
"I swore of Sigma for a long time until I picked up the 150-600 C. It’s night and day."
"I really enjoy the sigma 150-600mm."
"If you can stretch that budget a bit, you can get a Sigma or Tamron EF 150-600mm."
"You want to do motorsport you want a proper long lens. 150-600 Sigma is your cheapest ok option."
#13
Fujifilm 27mm f/2.8 R WR
5.0
(3)
"Fuji 27mm F/2.8 R WR is incredible."
"I personally bought and love the 27 F2.8 R WR."
"Can’t recommend the 27mm f/2.8 R WR enough."
#14
50mm f1.8S
5.0
(3)
"50mm 1.8s."
"I'd choose the 50mm f1.8 S, because it's the best rational 50mm out there."
"50 1.8S is just native and a lot sharper and better controlled."
#15
50mm f1.2
5.0
(3)
"50mm f1.2 is mine."
"50mm 1.2 is mine."
"50 1.2 S-line or plena otherwise."
#16
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8
4.7
(3)
"Is insane and i picked mine up new for 1500"
"It's big, heavy and a bit expensive."
#17
50mm f1.8
4.3
(3)
"Thanks everyone!! I ordered a basic 50mm f/1.8 and I’m excited to get started!!"
"Nifty fifty. 50mm 1.8."
"I love the 28mm on mine but the 50mm 1.8 is usually very easy to find."
#18
50mm
4.3
(3)
"My favorite for portraits would be the 200mm f2."
"For my environment, 50mm all the way."
"Definitely a 50 for me. I used one exclusively for 2-3 years."
#19
Laowa
4.3
(3)
"The Laowa lenses are fantastic, they are all around 500€"
"Check out Laowa, they have many wide angle MFT lenses with nice image."
"Interesting options for macro and wide-angle."
#20
Canon 50mm f/1.8
4.3
(3)
"The 50 1.8 is my most used lens followed by the 35 1.8."
"Buy the 50mm 1.8 then get one of the 85mm L lenses."
"The 50 1.8 is quite a good lens and is quite versatile for most types of photography."
#21
Tamron 28-200mm
4.0
(3)
"I would choose the Tamron 28-200."
"It's damn small and a great lens."
"The most versatile and great value is the Tamron 28-200."
#22
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art
5.0
(2)
"I think the Sigma is still the best option."
"This one lens will make everything look good."
#23
Nikon Z 24-120mm S
5.0
(2)
"Hive mind engaged! Z 24-120 S is my recommendation, as well."
"I, and many others on the interwebs, can’t recommend the Z 24-120 S highly enough."
#24
Canon EF-S 55-250mm
5.0
(2)
"Like others suggested for a zoom a 55-250 Ef-s is a good choice."
"This is a famously poor lens, the 55-250 is a much better option."
#25
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
5.0
(2)
"Make sure you get one that says “ Canon fit “"
"It's very very sharp."
#26
Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8
5.0
(2)
"Id definitely get the rf100-400."
"A nice set up might include the RF 100-400 f/5.6-8 (for the moose or the eagle)."
#27
Fujifilm 18-55mm f2.8-4
5.0
(2)
"Best affordable zoom lenses for Fujifilm"
"If you save some cash there is the Fujifilm 18-55mm f2.8-4 a great all around lens."
#28
Pentax DA 35mm Limited Macro
5.0
(2)
"The DA 35mm macro limited is wildly good and cheap on ebay."
"Fantastic lens overall, the Limited Macro."
#29
Voigtlander 35mm f2.5 Color-Skopar
5.0
(2)
"Voigtlander or Zeiss are the best M mount alternatives."
"It's smaller and going to be much much better build and optical quality."
#30
Nikon 105mm f/1.4
5.0
(2)
"Great lens!"
"The 105 1.4 is incredible. Never giving mine up."
#31
Super-Takumar
4.5
(2)
"I have a first gen 7 element and it’s radioactively superb."
"Super-Takumar 50 1.4 is nice."
#32
Canon RF 16mm f/2.8
4.5
(2)
"The IQ is excellent and the 2.8 is fast enough"
"The two lenses you mention plus the RF16 2.8 would work."
#33
Sigma RF-S 18-50mm f/2.8
4.5
(2)
"Why not look at the Sigma RF-S 18-50 F2.8? It is a big step up from the Canon made kit lens."
"The new Sigma RF-S 18-50 F2.8? It does have some overlap with your other Sigma lens."
#34
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
4.5
(2)
"Get the EF 50 1.8 stm with the EF RF adaptor. Good combo for cars."
"You can buy these on Ebay for $80-100 all day long."
#35
Meike
4.5
(2)
"Great all purpose lense, fast, takes amazing pictures, and great for video."
"Meike 50mm 1.8."
#36
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
4.5
(2)
"It's incredibly versatile."
"It's not a purpose built macro lens, but the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 takes very nice macro shots."
#37
Tamron 20-40mm F2.8
4.5
(2)
"I have the Tamron 20-40/2.8 and it is a very VERY useful range."
"Covers most of what you need for hiking."
#38
Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8
4.5
(2)
"The Tamron 35-150mm f2-2.8 for the Sony is fantastic."
"Just a detail, but the Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8 only works for Sony and Nikon mounts."
#39
Sigma 18-50mm f2.8
4.5
(2)
"Best affordable zoom lenses for Fujifilm"
"Probably a good zoom lens like the Sigma 18-50mm f2.8."
#40
Rokinon
4.0
(2)
"Rokinon has fantastic wide angle lenses."
"Second the suggestion for getting a Rokinon or Samyang 14mm f2.8."
#41
Sigma 30mm F1.4
4.0
(2)
"That Sigma 30mm f/1.4 should be perfect."
"I’ve since purchased two lenses. Sigma 30mm F1.4."
#42
ttartisan
4.0
(2)
"27mm f2.8 ttartisan the one with AF. It lives on my xt4."
"Ttartisan 27mm f2.8."
#43
TTartisan 27mm
4.0
(2)
"Ttartisan 27mm for sure."
"I think the ttartisan 27mm is a good choice."
#44
Olympus 75-300mm
4.0
(2)
"I started with the 75-300, maybe it’s a compromise. Pretty sharp, cheap and light."
"But for hiking and birding, look at either the Oly 75-300 or the LUMIX 100-300."
#45
Nikon 200-500mm f5.6
4.0
(2)
"You have the Nikon 200-500 f5.6 which retails just above that."
"I would recommend either the 200-500 f5.6 lens with the ftz adapter."
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