Best lenses on Reddit
162 reviews from r/canon, r/nikon_Zseries, r/fujix and 30 more subreddits
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#1
Sigma
4.8
(33)
"I'm really really enjoying the Sigma Contemporary 28-70 2.8."
"The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and Samyang/Rokinon 35mm f/1.8 are both good options."
"Get either an EF 24-105/4 II, or a Sigma 24-70/2.8 OS."
"I love it. It's sharp and compact, perfect match for my X-T5."
"The 18-50 is tiny and awesome."
"I'm using the sigma 10-18mm and I love it."
"I have the 18-50. I’ve been very happy with it."
"Compact, light and has excellent image quality on my X-T5, highly recommend it as a travel/walk around lens."
"Both beats Fujifilm’s on compactness / lightweight and sharpness."
"Loving the Sigma 18-50 and 56mm. Very good value and good performance."
#2
Nikon
4.8
(26)
"If you want nice small and lightweight lens that shoots great, the 40mm f2 is perfect."
"40mm f/2 is cheap, and a gorgeous upgrade in terms of sharpness."
"But added the prime 35mm f1.8. It is awesome."
"I’ll play may be 100-400 f4.5-5.6 to catch details."
"My current combination would be the 14-30 and 50 1.8."
"The 14-30 should be the first in the bag."
"For $150 you could get the 35mm f/1.8 DX AND one of the 18-55 zooms."
"Nikkor DX 35 f1.8."
"The 35mm f1.8 is famous."
"It is my absolute favorite lens, truly remarkable."
#3
Canon
4.6
(14)
"It's a great little lens (nifty-fifty)."
"One simple best value for money purchase... get the nifty fifty."
"I use the RF 35 1.8 and love that lens on my r10."
"The RF 50 1.8 lens is absolutely fantastic and highly rated."
"The RF 35mm 1.8 lens is also fantastic and highly rated."
"The RF-S 18-150 is the best kit lens in terms of image quality."
"The newer versions are significantly better. It's not even close."
"Highly recommended if you sell the 70D."
"70-200 minimum. 100-400 is a good sweet spot."
"I’d say a 55-300mm zoom would be a good start."
#4
Tamron
4.5
(8)
"If you have the 24-70/2.8, then I'd just add the Tamron 150-500."
"24-70 f2.8 S and the new Tamron 50-400."
"Zooms: Tamron 24-70/2.8 G2, Tamron 35-150/2.8-4."
"The G2 Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 is supposed to be really good."
"The Tamron is a very nice lens. It focuses fast, has no visible CA."
"The Tamron 50-400 was recently released."
"The tamron 150-500 is a fantastic choice."
"The Tamron 150-500 is versatile and performs well."
#5
VR Rock
5.0
(4)
"VR Rock would be my recommendation. I've used them, and they work incredibly."
"You can get them online from VrRock and they ship worldwide for free."
"As a bespectacled VR enjoyer who's blind as shit it's a game changer!"
"I recommend getting those lenses even if you don't wear glasses."
#6
Hons VR
4.7
(3)
"I am so damn happy to have the prescription lenses. Just makes everything better."
"I went with Hons VR magnetic and they are awesome."
"I have magnetic HONSVR for my Quest 2."
#7
Zenni
4.0
(3)
"If you have her prescription you could try zenni optical."
"I use zenni and it hasn't failed me yet."
"I’ve been very pleased with mine from Zenni (Q3)."
#8
Olympus 25mm f/2
5.0
(2)
"The 25mm f/2 is my goto lens for compact body."
"I have the 25 f2 if your looking for a cheap nifty 50 and sharp."
#9
Rokinon
5.0
(2)
"Also vote for the Roknion 135mm f/2 lens."
"The Samyang / Rokinon 135mm f /2 is one of the most popular lenses."
#10
Fujifilm
5.0
(2)
"I would suggest the Fuji 16-55 f/2.8 — it’s so much better than the kit lens."
"I just got back from a trip to Iceland. The 16-55 2.8 never left my camera."
#11
HonsVR Lenses
5.0
(2)
"I got honsvr magnetic lenses and I love them."
"HonsVR is hands down the best, they clip right on and you forget they’re even there."
#12
N/A
5.0
(2)
"135 is the classic, grab an f2 if the budget allows."
"15-35 2.8 (2.8 over F4 for astrophotography options)."
#13
Sigma 18-50mm
4.5
(2)
"I love my 18-50 i have 2 of them for my fx30s."
"The quality for the price and size of the Sigma is amazing."
#14
Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8
4.5
(2)
"Get these. Trust me... Sigma 28-70mm F2.8."
"I think for everyday use/travel and within a good budget the Sigma 28-70 2.8 would be a good choice."
#15
Oakley
4.5
(2)
"[Oakley lenses are the safest option](https://youtu.be/xrayMXPpUXo?t=99&si=B-vE1-mSGtW43Isn) for your eyes, especially if you use them for high impact activity."
"Might scratch easy but all poly lenses do. Nobody can beat Oakley prizm."
#16
Olympus 17mm f/1.8
4.0
(2)
"Get 17mm/1.8. Or maybe Pana 20mm/1.7."
"Is a great lens for walking around and shooting people and landscapes."
#17
AliExpress
4.0
(2)
"Ordered mine from AliExpress. Cost me less than 40 usd."
"You can get good quality magnetic ones from AliExpress for 15$ if you can wait a week or two for delivery."
#18
Sony
3.5
(2)
"The FX6 is the standard equipment for most shoots, providing excellent image quality."
"Clients don’t really care what you use, as shown by a client choosing a less professional setup."
#19
Canon EF/EF-S
3.0
(2)
"Your only bet is some used EF / EF-S lenses plus adaptor."
"I suggest looking at EF or EF-S lenses cus they're cheaper than RF lenses."
#20
VR Optician
5.0
(1)
"VRoptician has prescription lenses for Xreal Air 1."
#21
PSVR2
5.0
(1)
"It made using the PSVR2 so much more easy and comfortable."
#22
Olympus
5.0
(1)
"If money is truly no obstacle, the 100mm f2 is the holy grail of Zuiko lenses."
#23
Viltrox
5.0
(1)
"Viltrox 23mm 1.4."
#24
Canon RF 100
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic lens, 1.4x life size macro, too."
#25
Unknown 80mm f/1.7
5.0
(1)
"I have the 80 and the 45 and use them almost exclusively for portrait work."
#26
Meike
5.0
(1)
"I believe its Meike 33mm f1.4 AF and it head to head with the Sigma 30mm at sharpness."
#27
Unknown 50mm f/1.2
5.0
(1)
"Love it! Super sharp and bright."
#28
Fujifilm 23mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"I'm thrilled with it."
#29
Lumix S Series 85mm Prime
5.0
(1)
"Lumix s series 85mm prime has been my absolute favorite to use."
#30
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4
5.0
(1)
"It’s my go to, I’ve taken great landscape, portrait, wildlife & astronomy shots with it."
#31
Olympus M. Zuiko 45mm
5.0
(1)
"The M. Zuiko 45 mm is an exceptional premium choice."
#32
Tokina 10-20mm
5.0
(1)
"I'd definitely get the 10-20mm. Of my five lenses, I probably use it the most."
#33
Lumix S 50mm f/1.8
5.0
(1)
"LUMIX S 50mm f1.8 is an awesome lens!"
#34
Pentax K 28mm f/3.5
5.0
(1)
"If you want best quality, go for the SMC Pentax K 28mm f3.5 lens."
#35
Koo Photochromic Lenses
5.0
(1)
"Work great is nearly all (daytime) light conditions for me."
#36
Tifosi Photochromic Glasses
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of photochromic glasses from Tifosi. Works excellent."
#37
Hoya Hilux Sensitivity Hi-Vision LongLife
5.0
(1)
"They are flawless although expensive."
#38
24-70mm f/2.8
5.0
(1)
"Definitely worth it though!"
#39
24-200mm and 35mm f/2
5.0
(1)
"Worked great any time"
#40
Sigma 1.4 Trio (16mm, 30mm, 56mm)
5.0
(1)
"Renders beautifully and is significantly faster than the Olympus 1.8 primes."
#41
Panaleica 25mm f/1.4 II
5.0
(1)
"Love the panaleica 25mm F1.4 ii for the weather-sealing and beautiful rendering!"
#42
15mm or 20mm f/1.4, 45mm f/1.8, and 75mm f/1.8
5.0
(1)
"Is the ideal 3 lens if don’t need zoom."
#43
Panasonic/Leica 25mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"It's light and compact as well."
#44
Mitakon 65mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"It’s amazing on my GFX system."
#45
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8
5.0
(1)
"I've been using the 28-75 F2.8 for 5 years and I've never once felt myself disappointed by that lens."
#46
Tamron 17-70mm
5.0
(1)
"The range alone for video was amazing."
#47
Z S Lens
5.0
(1)
"Have greater sharpness and way less chromatic aberration."
#48
Nikon 60mm f/2.8 Micro Nikkor
5.0
(1)
"The 60mm f2.8 micro nikkor, for portraits and product photography its one of Nikons sharpest lens ever."
#49
Sony, Sigma, Tamron
4.0
(1)
"Sony, Sigma, Tamron - Higher end."
#50
Canon R5, R6, R7
4.0
(1)
"Something like a Canon R5, R6, or R7."
#51
Nikon D850 with 150-600mm
4.0
(1)
"You could get a Nikon D850 and a 150-600mm in that budget."
#52
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
4.0
(1)
"Consider the Sigma 18-50/2.8 as an upgrade."
#53
Olympus 40-150mm
4.0
(1)
"Consider the 'plastic fantastic' 40-150mm lens (80-300mm equivalent). It’s small, lightweight, versatile and it performs well above its price point."
#54
Olympus 40mm Macro
4.0
(1)
"I’m using the 40mm Macro to scan my negatives, with very nice results in term of sharpness."
#55
Unknown 7.5mm f/2
4.0
(1)
"The 7.5mm f2 is fast and sharp."
#56
Unknown 7.5mm, 10mm, 25mm, 50mm f/2.0
4.0
(1)
"All well-made, with better image quality than should be possible at these prices."
#57
Unknown 35mm f/1.4, 25mm f/2, 10mm f/2
4.0
(1)
"The 35mm has a bit of character to it but I find it useful for shallow DOF on a budget."
#58
Sigma 56mm f/1.4
4.0
(1)
"I enjoyed the 56mm the most."
#59
Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8
4.0
(1)
"I will probably get the sigma 10-18mm 2.8 come spring."
#60
Sigma 16mm
4.0
(1)
"I have the 16mm which is what I have strapped on most of the time and the AF is great on the GH7."
#61
Nikon 24-120mm, 100-400mm, 180-600mm
4.0
(1)
"I think you’d be happy with a two lens combo of the 24-120 and the 100400 or 180-600."
#62
Nikon 24-200mm
4.0
(1)
"24-200 is my travel lens as I travel lightw/ the bare essential."
#63
Relotopix PSVR2 lens inserts
4.0
(1)
"For high-quality, prescription lens inserts for your PSVR2, you can consider relotopix."
#64
Auto Sears 50mm f/1.7
4.0
(1)
"It's fantastic and cheap. Crazy sharp at baseline, pleasing bokeh with shallow depth of field."
#65
Tamron 35-150mm
4.0
(1)
"Tamron 35-150"
#66
Viltrox 40mm f/2.5
4.0
(1)
"I’m really enjoying the Viltrox 40/2.5, Meike AF 85/1.8, Sony 28/2, and 7artisans 15/4."
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