Rangefinder reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 277 Reddit reviews across 8 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Rangefinder brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AnalogCommunity, r/golf, r/longrange, r/Leica, r/discgolf. Top-rated brands include Canon (4.4/5), Olympus (4.2/5), Bushnell (4.5/5).
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Reviews277
Subreddits8
Posts52
Brands54
Products72
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#1
Canon
4.4
(39)
"Pretty much any of the later Canon Rangefinders (VIL/VIT, P, 7) + a Voigtlander lens of your choosing would work well."
"For LTM, the Canon P is great, very well-made, glorious 1:1 viewfinder."
"Get a Canon P with a Canon 50mm 1.4 That bundle will probably run you about $500 on ebay from Japan."
"Canon P is my default answer for this."
"Fantastic"
"Great"
"Lovely camera"
"Canon is a very good call, p or 7 are excellent and arguably as good as a Leica."
"Save your money"
"Cheaper, more durable, mechanical, have frame lines"
#2
Olympus
4.2
(38)
"I'd recommend the Olympus 35RC as a fixed lens rangefinder."
"Another vote for the Olympus 35 RC...a joy to use, meter/auto works beautifully."
"I've enjoyed my wee Olympus 35 RC tremendously. Such a well-made little thing."
"Olympus 35RC is phenomenal and really small"
"Olympus XA! I love mine."
"For a fixed lens the 35SP is phenomenal."
"Loved the results"
"As small as you can go"
"Beautiful camera"
"Pretty cheap avec nice frame lines."
#3
Bushnell
4.5
(26)
"Either the Bushnell Pro X3+ or the Nikon CoolShot Pro II. Nothing else is as good as either of those 2."
"Bushnell"
"Bushnell hands down. Not even close."
"Bushnell"
"Bushnell. All. The. Way."
"A Bushnell will last 10 years easy."
"Get a bushnell and have it for years one with slope preferably."
"Get the best Bushnell in your budget."
"I’ve had my bushnell now for 5-6 years and it’s great."
"The bushnell V6 shift has hands down the best flag lock feature I’ve ever used."
#4
Yashica
3.9
(16)
"Had a blast shooting with it"
"A good shout is always the Yashica Electro line. I've got a gsn and it's my main everyday camera, and I love it!"
"For the Electro 35, Yashica made a tele and wide lens set that included a viewfinder."
"Yashica Minister and Minister II."
"Electro 35."
"Minolta Himatic, Canon Canonet, Yashica Electro 35 - Great fixed lens rangefinders. most can be found for less than $100 on FB marketplace."
"I liked my Yashica electro 35 while I had it."
"I would recommend a Yashica Electro 35."
"For a fistful of dollars: Yashica Electro of some sort."
"I would recommend a Yashica Electro 35."
#5
Minolta
4.2
(13)
"I have a Minolta CLE and the lenses are absolutely gorgeous."
"In your price range"
"Minolta hi-matic 7s."
"Minolta HiMatic 7sII is tiny, has full manual and shutter priority."
"Minolta CLE can be had from under 2k with a lens."
"I'd take the Minolta if you want some automation"
"The Minolta for sure. It's as good as the yashica, but can also go full manual"
"Realistically the minolta or the yashica, one of the olympus if you want something smaller."
"This is a really cheap great rangefinder that you can find for pretty cheap: Minolta AL-s rangefinder."
"Minolta Himatic, Canon Canonet, Yashica Electro 35 - Great fixed lens rangefinders. most can be found for less than $100 on FB marketplace."
#6
Gogogo
4.6
(10)
"My gf and me both use Gogogos and they haven't let us down so far. Using em for 1.5 years"
"The gogogo Vpro 2024 is SO good."
"Get the new Gogogo Vsport 2024 model. Super good looking."
"I got a $100 gogogo on Amazon a year ago and it works great."
"Gogogo on Amazon I’ve had it 2 seasons and it’s fantastic."
"Reviews looked good"
"I like the gogogo one with slope."
"I got a GOGOGO from Amazon. Has slope. Works well."
"It's fine"
"Gogogo on Amazon. Mine was like $60 I think? Had it almost 2 years now and its worked great."
#7
Konica
4.1
(8)
"Great lens, shutter priority or full manual shooting, and plentiful. Very underrated."
"There's a Konica Pearl! It might be *the* smallest medium format cameras ever made."
"Konica Auto S3. Legend lens. Compact and reliable."
"I've just learned about the Konica Genbu Kantoku, and I'm leaning toward getting one for an upcoming trip."
"I hand a Konica AF one time. That was a BIG regret selling."
"Konica auto s3, spend the rest on film."
"I've shot a lot with a Konica Auto S2."
"Shutter priority good lens, small (not quite XA small)"
#8
Precision Pro
4.4
(7)
"I have a Precision Pro NX10 with slope and its been great."
"Precision Pro NX10!"
"Works great and they custom faceplates and colors that you can switch in and out."
"I have a middle of the road price wise Precision Pro NX10 and its pretty quick."
"Ive noticed very little difference in accuracy when comparing my buddies newer $400 Bushnell vs my $200 5 year old Precision Pro."
"I love the Precision Pro Nx10. Just lost it on Sunday though 🤬"
"If you can squeeze out a little more check out Precision Pro or Blue Tees."
#9
Kiev
4.1
(7)
"I absolutely love my Kiev iia"
"Really long effective base length that makes focusing more accurate than the other LTM rangefinders"
"Kiev iia from Okvintagecamera plus a Jupiter 12."
"Seconding the suggestion to look at Soviet cameras. The Kiev gives you access to all Kiev-Contax bayonet mount lenses."
"Next vote for the Kiev 4 - depending on where you are, you can find a halfway decent one for under 50€."
"I got a 1959 Kiev-4 for just $100."
"Kiev4"
#10
Blue Tees
4.0
(7)
"I have a blue tees and it is wonderful."
"I have the Blue Tees and am very happy with it."
"Blue tees is pretty nice value for their price. Mygolfspy rates the pinned range finder as the best value though."
"I’ve heard bluetees is a pretty good brand, about $169 for their cheapest model, I do love the bushnell I have though"
"I’m a bluetees fan myself."
"Check out Precision Pro or Blue Tees."
"IMO, the optics on the bluetees sucks. I had one a few years ago and my buddy just got another one last week and both were meh."
#11
Kodak
4.7
(6)
"Incredible value for money, good optics, good design."
"Don’t overlook the Kodak Retinas! I have a IIIC (big C) and am so in love with it."
"Kodak Retina IIIC."
"Selenium meter and a max aperture of f2"
"The Kodak bright line listed above is a great choice."
"Kodak retina iiic is compact as long as you’re ok with a meter that may not work."
#12
Bessa
4.2
(6)
"The bessa R series are undoubtedly the best rangefinders ever made 😎"
"Bessa R with Nikon 50mm LTM/ Voigtlander 35mm will cost you around 500usd."
"Bessa R is a lovely camera if you fancy using the extensive LTM lenses available."
"Slightly more expensive"
"Better choice"
"Better choice"
#13
Nikon
4.8
(5)
"Either the Bushnell Pro X3+ or the Nikon CoolShot Pro II. Nothing else is as good as either of those 2."
"Nikon S2 with 50mm and 1:1 viewfinder🤌"
"Auto steadies Nd loves it."
"Affordable. Solid as a rock. 1:1 viewfinder. Interchangeable lens but only (excellent) frame lines for 50mm. Get the f2 and welcome to the wonderful world of rangefinders."
"The Nikon rangefinders are excellent."
#14
Caddytek
4.4
(5)
"The CaddyTek at Costco. Not even a debate"
"Slope"
"CaddyTek is good."
"Caddytek range finder from Costco, Just got it for around 100. No complaints."
"The Caddytek from Costco is a great value."
#15
Voigtlander
4.4
(5)
"The Voigtlander Bessa R2 is probably the best option."
"Nice big viewfinder with a good rangefinder patch."
"Bessas are good, and so are (despite being decades older) variants of Canon 7 too — if you want interchangable lenses."
"A Voigtlander Bessa might be a better alternative if you're looking for an extra step of shutter speed and a higher flash sync."
"Look at Bessa’s. If you are good with LTM lenses (which there are plenty) I would highly recommend a Bessa R or any of the Bessa series for that matter."
#16
Ricoh
4.2
(5)
"Im really happy with my Ricoh 500 g."
"A rangefinder I've grown to like a lot is the ricoh 500g."
"Ricoh 500g regularly sells for less than £50. They are really compact, fully mechanical incase the meter doesn’t work and have a nice sharp f2.8 lens."
"The Ricoh 500g is also a good choice."
"I haven't seen anybody suggest the Ricoh 500G yet."
#17
Vortex
4.8
(4)
"The vortex razor hd 4000 is a very good range finder."
"I would recommend the razor 4000 based on my small experience."
"I use vortex rangefinders."
"Yeah I'm kicking myself in the ass for not taking advantage of the Europtic/vortex deal a few weeks ago in regards to a rangefinder."
#18
Golfbuddy
4.7
(3)
"I like the golf buddy voice. 100-120 ish. All USGA courses are uploaded thru a computer app, one button operation."
"The price of the GB is great!"
"I have a GolfBuddy and the value is great."
#19
Sig
4.7
(3)
"JK just get a Sig Kilo"
"Live in the desert and use SIG along with the guys I shoot with. None of us have ever had issues."
"Pick the SIG closest to your budget and send it"
#20
Wosports
4.7
(3)
"I got the wosports one off amazon for like 50 bucks and it works great."
"Go on amazon theres one under 100 called wosports. It's a white rangefinder."
"I have a wosports rangefinder."
#21
Callaway
3.5
(4)
"Best range finder for the money"
"I got the Callaway 300 Pro in 2021, it still works great."
"I just recently bought a Callaway Pro 300 with slope after my Bushnell V4 quit on me."
"I bought a Callaway on Prime day this year and hate it. I typically have to shoot 3-4 times to verify a distance."
#22
Canon P
4.3
(3)
"Canon P. No doubt."
"Hard to go past a Canon P or 7 for an interchangeable lens body at that pricepoint."
"Canon Ps are really populaire here, but I would also look into their earlier models."
#23
Vivitar
4.0
(3)
"Vivitar 35 ES. Has a great f/1.7 lens lens and is very, very similar to the much more expensive Minolta Hi-Matic 7sii."
"I just picked up a vivitar 35es and I’m really loving it."
"Vivitar 35ES (iso goes up to 800, very like Minolta Hi-Matic 7Sii)"
#24
Contax
4.0
(3)
"You might want to consider a Contax T. Not the T2 or T3, the T."
"The Contax T is not much bigger and has an actual rangefinder. Autoexposure only (aperture priority and program) but it has a “backlight” button to add 1.5 stops which is handy."
"Contax T would be the smallest rangefinder you can get for 35mm."
#25
Zorki
3.7
(3)
"I have the Zorki 4K and love having the turret finder on it."
"Zorki iii or. Yashica 35 electro G or GS"
"Look for Zorki and Fed cameras, their lenses are copies of Zeiss lenses and almost as good!"
#26
ZYDAR
5.0
(2)
"If you're looking for the best bang for your buck in golf rangefinders, I swear by the ZYDAR model."
"I swear by the ZYDAR model I've been using. It's got everything you need: 7x magnification, precise distance measurements up to 1300 yards, and cool features like dual-color display and Pin Mode."
#27
Olympus XA
5.0
(2)
"I think youre looking for the Olympus XA."
"I'd say an XA is a great option, both because it's a great camera and because it's easy to carry around."
#28
Hunting Range Finder
4.5
(2)
"The Complete Guide on Buying Hunting Rangefinders should be of some help, you'll see how a hunting rangefinder works and how its different from golf rangefinders."
"I use my hunting range finder and it works great other than it gives readings in yards."
#29
GoGoGo
4.5
(2)
"I got the GoGoGo Sport Vpro. $109 on Amazon currently. It's got slope reading (but you can turn it off) and a magnet."
"Gogogo vpro for $109 is a strong option too"
#30
Panasonic
4.5
(2)
"Outstanding viewfinder"
"Weather sealed"
#31
Zorki 4k
4.5
(2)
"There are two russians I can wholeheartedly recommend -- The FED 5 and Zorki 4K."
"Zorki 4k and a Jupiter 8."
#32
Aofar
4.5
(2)
"I got an Aofar from Amazon about 2 years ago for like 100 euro. Absolutely love it. Simple. Does the job."
"I got the aofar off Amazon for $70 Canadian. So far so good, it replaced a pricier one I lost."
#33
Pentax
4.5
(2)
"Fully featured mechanical SLR with a fantastic viewfinder in a tiny body"
"How about you stick with k-mount and go get a pentax mx?"
#34
TecTecTec
4.5
(2)
"I like the TecTec one on Amazon, performs just like a high end range finder."
"TecTecTec and have some money leftover for more golf."
#35
Aires
4.0
(2)
"Or the Airies 35 III if you don't."
"Also that Aires 35III looks cool, like little leica."
#36
Rollei
4.0
(2)
"Another option would be a Rollei 35 XF, though keep in mind it’s aperture priority only."
"At the same price I would take the XF over the B35."
#37
FED
4.0
(2)
"If you dont wanna pay a lot and just wanna try it get a FED2 or Kiev from Oleg."
"I'd try something like a FED 4. If you have no experience with a rangefinder, it might be easier to pick up a really cheap one."
#38
Leupold
4.0
(2)
"High quality product"
#39
Amazon
3.5
(2)
"I bought one on Amazon for $60 and it works great. You don’t need to spend $200-300 on a rangefinder."
"I ordered one on Amazon for both. Works fine for me for both."
#40
Petri
3.5
(2)
"I like my Petei 7s2, the lens is sharp and it is nicely built."
"Look at a brand called Petri. Fine lens and cheap price."
#41
Agfa
3.5
(2)
"If you want a manual rangefinder, you have loads of options. But the Balda Super Baldina and the Agfa Super Silette are pretty good."
"I was able to get a AGFA Isolette RF (not lens coupled) for $15 at a thrift store."
#42
Safran
5.0
(1)
"I’d personally go with a Safran/Optics1 JIM Compact. It has a cooled thermal sensor that can detect humans out to about 10km."
#43
Leica
5.0
(1)
"So in the world of rangefinders, it doesn't get much better than a Leica M."
#44
Peak
4.0
(1)
"Peak plus. Its cheap and its pretty accurate also comes with slope."
#45
Kilo
4.0
(1)
"Kilo 6k are in my opinion, about the minimum power you'll want when you're getting serious enough to need Kestrel connection"
#46
KMZ
4.0
(1)
"Go full soviet: KMZ Universal Turret Finder (does all focal from 28 to 135)."
#47
Yashica Electro 35
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend a Yashica Electro 35."
#48
Voigtlander Bessa R
4.0
(1)
"Voigtlandet bessa r, canon P, Canon VT."
#49
Zeiss Ikon ZM
4.0
(1)
"Zeiss ikon zm would be 2nd choice with its amazing viewfinder."
#50
Canon RF
4.0
(1)
"A Canon RF and a Canon 50 f1.4."
#51
Sears
3.0
(1)
"Look for the Sears-branded version of the 500G too, the Sears 35RF"
#52
Minox
2.0
(1)
"I had a Minox 35ML and I couldn’t stand it… it needed service twice and I am not great at zone focusing."
#53
TekTekTek
1.0
(1)
"Do not buy TekTekTek. They seem like a good deal but the quality is shit and they just stop working for no reason."
#54
Breaking 80
1.0
(1)
"I can definitely tell you which brand not to buy. Breaking 80"
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