Best photography lens on Reddit
137 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/nikon_Zseries and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.5
(82)
"Get it, it is the best lens for exactly what you need."
"It's a very sharp lens with good focusing speed, enabling up to 1.0 magnification."
"The RF 100-400 is a really great lens and under your budget."
"The Canon MP-E 65mm lens produces amazing shots of snowflakes and insects, but requires a rail due to its shallow depth of field."
"The EF 100mm f2.8 Macro is perfect for macro photography."
"The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro is a beautiful lens in my opinion."
"The L version has some really good image stabilization, wonderful if you're ever shooting handheld."
"The 70-200mm lens is essential for capturing sports action from a distance and getting close-up shots."
"Ideal for sports like baseball and soccer where distance is key."
"Sometimes necessary for very large fields like soccer."
#2
Nikon
4.3
(29)
"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."
"The Z6II is great for capturing football action across the field."
"The 180-600 has improved performance over the 200-500 in sharpness and handling."
"Perfect for closeups and convenient for bigger items in a small studio."
"Incredibly versatile and within your budget."
"This is a huge misconception for beginners regarding crop factors."
"The Nikon 300 f/4 is a great prime lens, providing excellent reach on a DX body."
#3
Sigma
4.1
(7)
"The 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary is the best bang for your buck."
"Extra stop of light, very sharp."
"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."
"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
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."
#6
Sony
4.3
(3)
"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."
#7
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."
#8
Fujifilm
4.0
(2)
"XF 27 mm F2.8 WR"
"Why not the fuji 10-24?"
#9
Samyang
5.0
(1)
"Thanks to all, have ordered the Samyang 14mm f2.8, also know as the Rokinon."
#10
Zeiss
4.0
(1)
"Zeiss 50mm f2 makro would be what I want for food photography"
#11
Rokinon
4.0
(1)
"Rokinon 14mm."
#12
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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