Best photography lens on Reddit
158 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/fujifilm and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.6
(78)
"A classic full frame lens for events is a 70-200 mm f/2.8."
"Basketball: RF 70-200 f/2.8 or used EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS II"
"Outdoor daytime: RF 100-500L or RF 100-400."
"Outdoor daytime: RF 100-500L or RF 100-400."
"The RF 100-300 f/2.8L IS USM is probably the best sports lens they make."
"I would go with the 35 1.8. The R8 doesn’t have IBIS so it will benefit from the IS the 35 mm provides."
"RF 35mm f/1.8; just got mine. I’m in love with it!"
"The RF24-70 is something else. Next level kind of lens."
"I'd go with either the 35mm or the 28mm. Both are really sharp and good lenses."
"The 35 f1.8 is just such a good lens I can't not recommend it."
#2
Nikon
4.3
(20)
"Nikon's quickest AF 70-200/2.8 E is a great choice for under $1k."
"I’d recommend looking at the bargain lenses on KEH.com. They should be $550-800."
"Such a perfect pairing, even taught the wife how to point and shoot it real quick."
"The 70-200mm lens is essential for covering the normal zone in sports photography."
"70-200 f/2.8 was my bread And butter."
"The 70-200 f/2.8 lens with stabilization is the best option for versatility."
"Just try to buy 35mm 1.8 dx."
"The teleconverter works well with the 70-200 f/4, providing additional reach without the cost of the f/2.8 lens."
"The 1.4 teleconverter is a great addition for extra reach without breaking the bank."
"You can get the Nikon 70-300 that does f/5.6 at tele."
#3
Sigma
4.1
(13)
"The 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary is the best bang for your buck."
"I'm very happy with my Sigma DG DN Art 24-70."
"Tremendous lens for the price!"
"Try both the lenses when you can and get/keep whichever you like."
"I feel more comfortable with my sigma 56mm 1.4."
"If you like the 18-35, the 50-100 is a great way to complete the set."
"A used 150-500 or 150-600 or 50-500 from Sigma or Tamron."
"It's so sharp I've been able to crop in for portraits and it still retains its sharpness"
"I’d say the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 is a great choice under $500."
"Sigma 18-35 1.8 art"
#4
Sony
4.7
(7)
"I love my Sony Zeiss 35mm."
"Great lens for a good price."
"Super sharp."
"Great AF and I sharp as hell!"
"Great for wildlife photography, but heavy to carry."
"The Sony 200-600, or 100-400mm."
"The Sony 28mm f/2 would be a good lens, the Tamron 28mm f/2.8 too."
#5
Tamron
4.0
(6)
"This lens gives you 1:1 reproduction and will be one of the best options in my opinion."
"Tamron 90mm Macro lens is versatile and delivers good results."
"I’ve been using an old Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro for over 10years."
"It's better than the Sigma C, every bit as sharp and well made as the Siggy Sport, and considerably cheaper and lighter."
"You can try 18-400 Tamron."
"Tamron 150-600mm G2 is good but quite heavy and a little less sharp on the long end."
#6
Tokina
4.3
(4)
"I use the Tokina 11-20 f/2.8 for the night sky. Definitely recommend it."
"The Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 is a popular, low-cost choice."
"Used tokina 11-16 version II get it from keh.com."
"Tokina 11-20/2.8 or 14-20/2.0, depending on if you want speed or wide."
#7
Samyang
4.3
(3)
"Thanks to all, have ordered the Samyang 14mm f2.8, also know as the Rokinon."
"The Viltrox had way better corner sharpness"
"Cheap, weather sealed, enough zoom to not be too close to people"
#8
Viltrox
4.3
(3)
"Was extremely impressed with it"
"The Viltrox 56/1.4 for longer shots."
"Less coma smearing"
#9
Nikkor
4.0
(3)
"Produces lovely results"
"Try both the lenses when you can and get/keep whichever you like."
"It lacks VR, which your kit 18-55 has."
#10
Fujifilm
4.0
(3)
"Before I had that."
"XF 27 mm F2.8 WR"
"Why not the fuji 10-24?"
#11
Macro
4.5
(2)
"Def a lens with true macro capability."
"Macro lenses are typically the sharpest lens in any lineup..."
#12
Zeiss
4.5
(2)
"I love my 55mm Zeiss, extremely sharp."
"Zeiss 50mm f2 makro would be what I want for food photography"
#13
Sigma 30mm f/1.4
4.0
(2)
"Sigma 30/1.4? Pretty good lens..."
"...add the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 and get both lenses for just over $700."
#14
Canon 35mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"I'm always coming back to the 35mm f1.4."
#15
Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 III
5.0
(1)
"I shoot live events almost exclusively with a 16-35/2.8 III and a 70-200/2.8 II..."
#16
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 II
5.0
(1)
"...and a 70-200/2.8 II..."
#17
Olympus
4.0
(1)
"Works quite well"
#18
Fujifilm X100V
4.0
(1)
"Do you guys think a x100vi 23mm(35 focal) lens would work fine for food photography?"
#19
50mm
4.0
(1)
"The 50 1.8 is going to be nice indoors."
#20
Telephoto
4.0
(1)
"I would personally use 120 mm (not sure if it exists) or 150 mm."
#21
M42
4.0
(1)
"Just go to eBay and search '35mm M42 lens.'"
#22
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
4.0
(1)
"The Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 is currently on sale for $450..."
#23
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2
4.0
(1)
"With that budget: viltrox 27mm f1.2"
#24
Rokinon
4.0
(1)
"Rokinon 14mm."
#25
Leica
3.0
(1)
"I think the Leica 10-25 might just fit into your budget but I'm not sure if it will be wide enough for real estate."
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