Photography Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Photography Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/canon, r/AskPhotography, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha, r/nikon_Zseries. Top-rated brands include Canon (4.6/5), Sigma (4.1/5), Nikon (4.5/5).
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Reviews178
Subreddits14
Posts57
Brands16
Products96
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#1
Canon
4.6
(82)
"Start with a 35 1.8 or a 28-70 2.8 depending on the type of person you are, and take it from there."
"85 f1.2 is basically flawless. But, more limited obviously."
"Personally I use the RF 70-200 F2.8L IS USM for portraits. I normally use this for landscapes and animals/wildlife, but this lens also has some serious portrait credentials."
"24-70mm f2.8 is a classic and versatile portrait lens and is heavily used by professional wedding photographers and event photographers."
"RF 28-70mm f/2,8 + RF 85mm f/2 + RF 50 f/1,8"
"The canon 100-400 L mkii would be the best option for your budget."
"If you are able to stand on the sideline, the 70-200mm f2.8."
"Night games you will want a f2.8 lens. The EF 70-200mm f2.8L MK II used is probably the best bang for your buck."
"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"
#2
Sigma
4.1
(26)
"The sigma 18-50 f2.8 is basically the 24 70 for apsc. It's tiny, super light, and great quality."
"Take a look into the Sigma RF-S 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary or Canon RF-S 18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM. Both good lens options with almost the same lightweight and compact size."
"Sigma 18-50mm f2.8. Gives you different focal lengths and a good F stop, small, light sharp."
"If you wanted a wider prime, you could go for a Sigma 30mm f1.4. If you wanted a better quality zoom, Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 and Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 would do the trick."
"The 150-600mm Sigma Contemporary is the best bang for your buck."
"Extremely sharp and was my favorite when I shot on sony apsc"
"I have the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5, which is designed for APS-C sensors, and I love the thing."
"Sigma 56mm for sure, tack sharp with beautiful bokeh."
"I personally have the sigma 24-70 and I rarely take it off."
"I have already purchased the sigma 30mm f1.4 i got a basically new one for £230."
#3
Nikon
4.5
(21)
"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."
"10 years as a pro wedding photographer and I shoot 24mm f1.4 and 50mm f1.4 all day."
"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."
"24-70 2.8 would be the best all arounder that can actually do everything."
"24-70 on full frame is my go to. It is such a great lens."
"The 70-200 f/2.8 lens with stabilization is the best option for versatility."
#4
Sony
4.5
(13)
"The 20 or 24mm from Sony are great options."
"You cannot go wrong with the basic 16-55 from Sony either - it covers a lot of focal lengths which could help you find out which prime you like."
"The 20 or 24mm from Sony are great options."
"Super sharp."
"Great AF and I sharp as hell!"
"Great for wildlife photography, but heavy to carry."
"Sony A74 + 50mm 1.8 + 85mm 1.8 $2575 (85mm used)"
"If you are on a budget, I would seriously recommend the sony 50mm 1.8 - it is known as one of the best bang-for-buck prime lenses available for the e mount."
"I concur with this, it’s the perfect walk around lens for any APS-C camera for the money."
"Le ol’ reliable Sony 18-105 F4."
#5
Tamron
4.0
(8)
"This lens gives you 1:1 reproduction and will be one of the best options in my opinion."
"Try tamron sp 70-300 di vc under $200 see reviews"
"The tamron g2 may be slightly better optically than the sigma."
"Tamron and sigma seems to be a promising alternative."
"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."
"Very similar to the Nikon 70-300 VR, works fine on a D7100."
"Tamron 150-600mm G2 is good but quite heavy and a little less sharp on the long end."
#6
Olympus
4.2
(6)
"The 50-140 is the best IMHO. It’s 2.8 and produces beautiful images."
"I'm absolutely obsessed with the 28mm f3.5 zuiko lens. Fairly cheap and absolutely sharp!"
"My solution is to use a 28mm f3.5 lens with a particularly stiff focus ring, set it to hyperfocal distance."
"A 35 mm has been my standard lens for decades. It takes in your eyes' field of view without getting too wide."
"Works quite well"
"Probably a 35mm or 40mm, though those lenses are expensive in OM mount."
#7
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."
#8
Fujifilm
4.7
(3)
"The X-T5 has a superb 40MP sensor, fast autofocus, stunning color straight out of camera, and a compact, classic design perfect for street shooting."
"The Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM: nice color science, excellent ergonomics, film simulations, IBIS, and a 40MP sensor in a compact body."
"Fuji XM5 with XF 27mm or 18mm F2"
#9
Samyang
4.3
(3)
"I sniped the Samyang 85 f/1.4 for 450 bucks. Amazing deal if you can find one."
"The Viltrox had way better corner sharpness"
"Cheap, weather sealed, enough zoom to not be too close to people"
#10
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."
#11
Macro
4.5
(2)
"Def a lens with true macro capability."
"Macro lenses are typically the sharpest lens in any lineup..."
#12
Viltrox
4.5
(2)
"Was extremely impressed with it"
"Less coma smearing"
#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
Panasonic
4.0
(1)
"The fz1000ii is about as good as it gets for your use, 400mm equiv. view"
#15
Lumix
4.0
(1)
"Close focusing (about 1:3) and I've never felt the need for true 1:1"
#16
Kit lens
3.0
(1)
"18-55 is fine. For nighttime cityscapes I'd pick a tripod as well."
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