Best telephoto lens on Reddit

147 reviews from r/Nikon, r/canon, r/SonyAlpha and 15 more subreddits

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Canon

4.4

(39)

"It can be paired with the RF 100-400 for a lightweight, sharp, and effective budget wildlife combo."

"Excellent lens and very lightweight, good for travel or handheld use."

"There is no lens that’s as good or better as the 55-250 STM—or even that comes close—and costs less."

"EF 70-300L should be around 600$ used. It’s really sharp en very compact."

"Check out a used Canon 70-200 f4 IS on ebay."

"I'll vouch for the EF 70-200mm F/4L IS USM, first generation being a fantastic lens."

"RF 100-400."

"RF 1200 f/8 IS USM."

"The RF100-400 lens is outstanding for wildlife photography."

"This lens is perfect for capturing distant subjects with clarity and detail."

Tamron

4.1

(17)

"Here are some good options (if bought used): Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD"

"It's an excellent lens. I use mine when I don't want to haul around my 800. And you can't beat Tamron's 6 year warranty."

"It's a compact zoom that is easy to carry around."

"Here's the Ken Rockwell review and he says it's comparable to the Canon."

"The Tamron G2 version is supposed to be pretty good."

"Tamron or Sigma 100-400 with their respective 1.4x extender."

"The Tamron 150-500 is a good lens for cheaper as well that could be a good intro lens for less financial commitment and is smaller than the 180-600."

"If you don’t care about the option of a teleconverter and want to save some $ and weight/a little size, then the Tamron 50-400 is also an option."

"What about 70-180 2nd generation?"

"The Tamron 150-500mm is great for the money, especially with the 1.5 crop."

Nikon

4.3

(15)

"It's very popular for a reason."

"The 400 + 1.4 on a z8 would be very comfortable as a walk-around bird combo."

"The 500pf lens is much better than the 200-500, with faster focusing and great performance on Z mount."

"The 500pf is an incredible lens, and if you can afford it there's basically no reason to consider the 200-500."

"The PF lens is sharper for cropping with the D850, providing better color and AF performance."

"A micro-nikkor 200mm f/4 can be had off ebay within your budget."

"Go with the first generation Nikon AF-S 70-200 f2.8 as the center is sharp."

"Any of the 80-200/2.8 lenses will work on your camera. Doesn't matter, they're all pretty good."

"More expensive and better: 70-200/2.8 VR II (under $1,000)"

"I went 200-500 and then to the 500pf and it was nice to have the zoom flexibility when starting out with super teles."

Sigma

4.1

(13)

"Autofocus : sigma 100-400 / canon ef 400mm f5.6 with viltrox EF-L"

"Here are some good options (if bought used): Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM"

"She tried a friend’s EF 400mm that was pretty good, then moved to the Sigma 150-600mm which is really good."

"I have the sigma 100-400 and use it quite a bit for wildlife."

"You can get a Sigma or Tamron EF 150-600mm."

"A bit more than that, sigma 150-600, tho you will only get that used for that range."

"The Sigma 100-400 is also an option if you want to save some $ and weight."

"Try the sigma ef-m 56mm."

"The Sigma 100-400 is compact and lightweight, making it easy to handle."

"And sometimes the Sigma EF 100-400 DG OC HSM Contemporary lens as well."

Panasonic

4.4

(7)

"What about the panny 14-140? This is the perfect combo with my GX85."

"The 14-140mm lens is versatile and performs well in various conditions, including low light."

"I love my 14-140mm, but if you already have the 12-60, add the 100-300. There's very little those 2 can't do for you."

"Both the 40-150R and the PL 100-400 would fit your description."

"It's a great lens for the price."

"The 100-300mm lens is excellent for wildlife photography, but not ideal for indoor use."

"I'd go with the 100-300mm."

Sony

4.5

(6)

"A much better value option."

"Personally I’ll go for Sony always"

"The Sony 200-600 is compact, has great weather sealing, and offers a smooth zoom experience."

"A used Sony 200-600 zoom can be a steal if you do not mind pre-owned lenses."

"I rented the Sony 24-100 f/4 for Denali last spring from Lensrentals and it was great."

"The big selling point of the Sony is ergonomics, and it’s not even a minor point here."

N/A

4.4

(5)

"An obvious choice."

"If price is not a concern and you know you would enjoy it, get the 600mm."

"The 400mm would be much more portable, though."

"150 to 600 or 500mm"

"It is quite a lot shorter than 400mm f4.5."

Olympus

4.2

(5)

"Fixed lens but super sharp."

"Both the 40-150R and the PL 100-400 would fit your description."

"Is far better than it should be."

"The first one will allow for a better FL coverage and has an impressive quality/price value."

"Being able to select focal length is not only useful but very fun."

Nikon 200-500mm

4.3

(3)

"Just got mine on Dec 29. You will be so happy with it."

"My suggestion is to get a second-hand long tele with zoom, either the Nikon 200-500 or one of the third party 150-600s."

"Only reason to consider the 200-500: the zoom makes it easier to find a bird."

#10

Sony 100-400mm GM

3.3

(3)

"I should mention that the Sony 100-400 GM is about the size and weight of the Tamron."

"I’ve used that for similar ends to yours. Any way you slice it, the big telephotos are a lot to haul around on long hikes."

"I'm looking at getting the sony 100-400mm gm for this purpose but am interested to know what other people think as my mind isn't made up yet."

#11

Canon 100-400mm

4.5

3.0

(1)

"Moment has a tele lens that isn't terrible but you'll need a case."

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