Best photography lens on Reddit
149 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/nikon_Zseries and 14 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.6
(85)
"A classic full frame lens for events is a 70-200 mm f/2.8."
"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."
"My go-to lens is the 35mm. Great image quality, built in IS for super steady shots."
"My main lens for my R5."
"Or a 24-70 rf f2.8 if you got money."
"Get it, it is the best lens for exactly what you need."
#2
Nikon
4.3
(19)
"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."
"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."
"I use z6ii body and just got Z 70-200S 2.8 VR."
#3
Sigma
3.9
(9)
"The 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary is the best bang for your buck."
"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."
"I’d say the Sigma 10-20 f/3.5 is a great choice under $500."
"Sigma 18-35 1.8 art"
"Used Sigma Art 18-35mm f1.8."
"It's heavy -- 765 grams."
"Sigma 150-600mm C is also good but quite heavy and a little less sharp on the long end."
#4
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."
#5
Sony
4.3
(4)
"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."
"The Sony 28mm f/2 would be a good lens, the Tamron 28mm f/2.8 too."
#6
Tamron
4.0
(4)
"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."
"It's better than the Sigma C, every bit as sharp and well made as the Siggy Sport, and considerably cheaper and lighter."
"Tamron 150-600mm G2 is good but quite heavy and a little less sharp on the long end."
#7
Fujifilm
4.0
(3)
"Before I had that."
"XF 27 mm F2.8 WR"
"Why not the fuji 10-24?"
#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
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."
#12
Canon 35mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"I'm always coming back to the 35mm f1.4."
#13
Urimagnus
5.0
(1)
"Best lens for surf and water sport photography- https://urimagnus.com/the-right-lens-for-surf-and-water-sport-photography/"
#14
Canon FD 300mm f/4
5.0
(1)
"Great results."
#15
Samyang
5.0
(1)
"Thanks to all, have ordered the Samyang 14mm f2.8, also know as the Rokinon."
#16
4/3 Macro Lens
4.0
(1)
"I see amazing photos on 4/3 macro lens."
#17
50mm
4.0
(1)
"The 50 1.8 is going to be nice indoors."
#18
38V
4.0
(1)
"Just get the 38V. It’s closer focus distance should be enough for most scenarios."
#19
Rokinon
4.0
(1)
"Rokinon 14mm."
#20
Zeiss
4.0
(1)
"Zeiss 50mm f2 makro would be what I want for food photography"
#21
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."
#22
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2
4.0
(1)
"With that budget: viltrox 27mm f1.2"
#23
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8
4.0
(1)
"The Sigma 18-50 f/2.8 is currently on sale for $450..."
#24
M42
4.0
(1)
"Just go to eBay and search '35mm M42 lens.'"
#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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