Best photography lens on Reddit
162 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.6
(77)
"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
4.5
(24)
"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."
"24-70 2.8 or 70-200 2.8 are the ones I would look at."
"The 70-200mm lens is essential for covering the normal zone in sports photography."
"70-200 f/2.8 was my bread And butter."
"10 years as a pro wedding photographer and I shoot 24mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.4 all day."
"I use the 105 F2 DC from Nikon which is pretty awesome."
"I shoot all my weddings with two d750’s. One body always has the nikkor 24-70 2.8 on it."
"Either the 24-70 or a 35 prime will give you the best focal lengths, imo."
#3
Sigma
4.4
(21)
"The 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary is the best bang for your buck."
"Go with the 50 f1 or 56 f1.2."
"Go with the 50 f1 or 56 f1.2."
"The Sigma Art series are super popular."
"I'm very happy with my Sigma DG DN Art 24-70."
"My best choices: Sigma 105/1.4 art."
"If limited budget, Sigma 85mm f1.4 DN DG ART."
"Extremely sharp and was my favorite when I shot on sony apsc"
"Tremendous lens for the price!"
"I have the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5, which is designed for APS-C sensors, and I love the thing."
#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."
"Hey y’all I’m a newbie to product photography and was wondering if anyone can recommend a good lens under $300."
"The Sony 200-600, or 100-400mm."
#5
Tamron
4.0
(7)
"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."
"The new Tamron 10-24. Not a f2.8 but a good lens nonetheless."
"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
Viltrox
4.3
(3)
"Was extremely impressed with it"
"The Viltrox 56/1.4 for longer shots."
"Less coma smearing"
#8
Macro
4.5
(2)
"Def a lens with true macro capability."
"Macro lenses are typically the sharpest lens in any lineup..."
#9
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."
#10
Nikkor
3.5
(2)
"Try both the lenses when you can and get/keep whichever you like."
"It lacks VR, which your kit 18-55 has."
#11
Zeiss
5.0
(1)
"I love my 55mm Zeiss, extremely sharp."
#12
Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 II
5.0
(1)
"...and a 70-200/2.8 II..."
#13
Canon FD 300mm f/4
5.0
(1)
"Great results."
#14
Urimagnus
5.0
(1)
"Best lens for surf and water sport photography- https://urimagnus.com/the-right-lens-for-surf-and-water-sport-photography/"
#15
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 Sport
5.0
(1)
"For F mount there’s the Sigma 120-300 f2.8 Sport and the many 400 2.8 models, the preeminent sports lens."
#16
Fujifilm
5.0
(1)
"23mm 1.4(35mm equivalent) on my Fuji XT3 and a 50mm 1.8 on my a7riii is all i need."
#17
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..."
#18
38V
4.0
(1)
"Just get the 38V. It’s closer focus distance should be enough for most scenarios."
#19
Fujifilm XF 70-300mm
4.0
(1)
"...on fuji you have the xc50-230, xf55-200, and xf70-300 depending how much you want to spend."
#20
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2
4.0
(1)
"With that budget: viltrox 27mm f1.2"
#21
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
4.0
(1)
"The Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 is currently on sale for $450..."
#22
M42
4.0
(1)
"Just go to eBay and search '35mm M42 lens.'"
#23
4/3 Macro Lens
4.0
(1)
"I see amazing photos on 4/3 macro lens."
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