Best video lens on Reddit
125 reviews from r/SonyAlpha, r/canon, r/videography and 10 more subreddits
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#1
Sony
4.3
(44)
"If you can only pick one lense, 24-70GM II."
"It has the video-centric benefits of constant aperture, power zoom, OSS and longer reach."
"Really nice lens."
"Lens recommendations are categorized by genre to give you an idea on what you need."
"Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GMII"
"Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GMII"
"Nothing like it in full frame, the 16-35mm F4 PZ is the only one for us mortals."
"The 35mm f/1.8 is the best lens in its class for autofocus and video."
"The most versatile option with great autofocus and subject separation."
"My favorite lens for video."
#2
Canon
4.2
(30)
"I can confirm, I will now buy this lens and the headset and make a spacial video offering."
"I consistently find myself needing f/2.8 in poorly lit homes."
"The RF 85mm f/1.2 is perfect for closer shots and B-roll."
"The 50 is a fantastic lens."
"Extremely versatile lens, great for videography with quick autofocus and image stabilizer."
"35mm for a 50mm equivalent lens and a reasonable shallow depth of field for quality bokeh."
"24mm for semi wide and semi shallow depth of field."
"16-35 for versatility and excellent image quality."
"16-35mm L IS"
"Would you recommend a prime lens for video or something like the 24-105 USM f/4."
#3
Sigma
4.6
(16)
"Sigma 50mm 1.2 dg dn, Sigma 20mm 1.4 dg dn are lenses I wholeheartedly recommend to you, if you want maximum aperture."
"Sigma has great 1.4 primes. They even got a 35mm 1.2 and 50 1.2."
"That lens is awesome but using it with the GX85 is not ideal."
"I use the Sigma 14-24mm 2.8 and it’s absolutely perfect for real estate."
"Expensive but extremly sharp: Sigma 14-24/2.8 ART."
"I own the sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and it's a very sharp lens that can handle most situations."
"Sigma 18-35 has been my go to with the R7."
"Get this combo you will not be sorry: 16mm 1.4 sigma."
"Sigma 16mm f1.4 would be a good idea."
"Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens."
#4
Tamron
4.0
(8)
"A great lens for the price."
"The Tamron 17-28 is small, light, and sharp."
"I just picked up Tamron 17-28 2.8 and I’m loving it"
"If you want a good zoom/allrounder, I love my tamron 30-150 f2.8."
"Either the Tamron 20 or 24mm f2.8. Those primes are a bargain."
"If you want a do it all lens, then you're going to be looking at zoom lenses like the Tamron 28-200."
"My favorite for everyday would probably be Tamron 28-200."
"I'd pass on that Tamron."
#5
N/A
4.0
(7)
"I usually use 14mm & 50mm primes (full frame) for most of my videos."
"17-55 my favorite."
"16-35 f4 has power zoom, depending on your camera it can be really useful for video work."
"I use the 35mm F1.8 for most of my run and gun stuff."
"70-200 f2.8 best bang for the buck imo."
"I think it is great for general purposes."
"Personally... I think with the D3300 I'd get a 35mm 1.8."
#6
Samyang
4.0
(3)
"Samyang 24mm f2.8."
"What about samyang 35mm 1.8? It’s half price of Sony and has good review."
"The "SAMYANG 14035T1.3F 35mm T1.3 Cine" arrived today and after the first tests on a crane2 with the follow-focus: very nice."
#7
Olympus
4.0
(2)
"The Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 is a great affordable zoom lens for both video and photo."
"The 12-40mm f/2.8 lens offers great flexibility for family videos and has a classic look."
#8
Sony 12-24mm GM
5.0
(1)
"12-24 GM"
#9
Canon 24mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"Something fast and wide like a 24mm f/1.4"
#10
Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S
5.0
(1)
"Have a look at the 24-120 f4 S"
#11
Unknown Manual Cine Lens
5.0
(1)
"The best lens would be a manual cine lens."
#12
Sony a6500 18-105mm
5.0
(1)
"Here's a video i recently filmed with the a6500/18-105."
#13
Cinema Primes
4.0
(1)
"I also highly recommend adapted vintage lenses."
#14
Unknown 18-55mm
4.0
(1)
"You don’t have to zoom / rebalance the 18-55."
#15
Canon L-Series
4.0
(1)
"If you can afford an L-glass, then get one."
#16
DJI
4.0
(1)
"15-35 and DJI RS2/RSC2 maybe?"
#17
Nikon
4.0
(1)
"20mm 1.8 G"
#18
Laowa
4.0
(1)
"Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D"
#19
TT Artisans
4.0
(1)
"I have the TT Artisans 50mm f1.2, it’s a great art lens and has lots of character wide open."
#20
Rokinon
4.0
(1)
"Rokinon 10mm or the Laowa 9mm."
#21
Fuji
4.0
(1)
"You either go for a stabilised lens from Fuji, such as the 10-24/18-55."
#22
Sigma MC-11 EF to E Mount Converter
3.0
(1)
"I got a used Sigma MC-11 EF to E mount converter and use a Canon 50 1.4 on my a7 III."
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