Best video lens on Reddit

172 reviews from r/SonyAlpha, r/M43, r/canon and 8 more subreddits

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#1

Sony

4.2
(42)
"If you can only pick one lense, 24-70GM II."
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"It has the video-centric benefits of constant aperture, power zoom, OSS and longer reach."
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"Really nice lens."
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"Lens recommendations are categorized by genre to give you an idea on what you need."
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"Nothing like it in full frame, the 16-35mm F4 PZ is the only one for us mortals."
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"The 35mm f/1.8 is the best lens in its class for autofocus and video."
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"The most versatile option with great autofocus and subject separation."
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"My favorite lens for video."
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"A great zoom lens."
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"The 24GM is probably the best overall option."
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#2

Canon

4.2
(29)
"I consistently find myself needing f/2.8 in poorly lit homes."
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"The RF 85mm f/1.2 is perfect for closer shots and B-roll."
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"The 50 is a fantastic lens."
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"Extremely versatile lens, great for videography with quick autofocus and image stabilizer."
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"35mm for a 50mm equivalent lens and a reasonable shallow depth of field for quality bokeh."
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"24mm for semi wide and semi shallow depth of field."
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"16-35 for versatility and excellent image quality."
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"16-35mm L IS"
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"Would you recommend a prime lens for video or something like the 24-105 USM f/4."
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"The RF 14-35 is great, but the 15-35 is even better for low light situations."
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#3

Sigma

4.2
(25)
"That lens is awesome but using it with the GX85 is not ideal."
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"Bought the 10-18mm sigma 2.8 and love it."
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"I use the Sigma 14-24mm 2.8 and it’s absolutely perfect for real estate."
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"Expensive but extremly sharp: Sigma 14-24/2.8 ART."
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"Feels good for general purpose videography, here's my review & focus breathing test."
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"Sigma 18-35 has been my go to with the R7."
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"Get this combo you will not be sorry: 16mm 1.4 sigma."
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"Incredible quality and affordable."
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"Sigma 16mm f1.4 would be a good idea."
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"Covers 24-75 range with a very fast aperture."
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#4

Panasonic

4.2
(13)
"I shoot video professionally on a G9ii and own most of the pana-Leica lineup."
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"The 15 f/1.7 is a phenomenal little lens with optics similar to the popular 20 f/1.7, but with much more usable autofocus for video."
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"Upgrading to the G9 with IBIS significantly improved stability."
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"The 14-140 is one of the best run and gun lenses out there. It is really sharp, has zero distortion and has an amazing reach."
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"The dual IS on the 12-32mm makes it excellent for video."
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"I bought a G85 just so I had a bigger body to better balance the 16mm 1.4."
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"I will push the iso up to 3200 when shooting 4k30 which looks fine to me."
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"I’d probably look at something like the pana-Leica 12-35 f2.8 or 12-60 f/2.8-4 as a good all around lens for video."
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"I use the 9 f/1.7, 15 f/1.7, 25 f/1.4, and 12-60 f/2.8-4 a bunch."
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"Kinda depends on what you’re looking to shoot though."
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#5

Tamron

4.2
(13)
"A great lens for the price."
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"The Tamron 24mm F2.8 has excellent image quality and is very inexpensive."
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"The Tamron 17-28 is small, light, and sharp."
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"I just picked up Tamron 17-28 2.8 and I’m loving it"
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"It crushes on my Zhiyun crane 2."
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"If you want a good zoom/allrounder, I love my tamron 30-150 f2.8."
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"Recommended for more reach if needed."
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"Either the Tamron 20 or 24mm f2.8. Those primes are a bargain."
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"It has vibration control, good range, f2.8."
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"If you want a do it all lens, then you're going to be looking at zoom lenses like the Tamron 28-200."
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#6

N/A

4.0
(7)
"I usually use 14mm & 50mm primes (full frame) for most of my videos."
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"17-55 my favorite."
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"16-35 f4 has power zoom, depending on your camera it can be really useful for video work."
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"I use the 35mm F1.8 for most of my run and gun stuff."
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"70-200 f2.8 best bang for the buck imo."
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"I think it is great for general purposes."
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"Personally... I think with the D3300 I'd get a 35mm 1.8."
#7

Nikon

4.7
(6)
"Consider a 35mm prime lens if you can."
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"My daughter is constantly borrowing my 35mm f/1.8 Prime Lens for video."
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"Great value - compact prime with some speed."
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"Constant aperture, full internal zoom, very light zoom and focus rings, and power zoom."
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"20mm 1.8 G"
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"The 18-135 is a good lens, but if you're doing video the 18-105 f4 is the one you want."
#8

Fujifilm

4.2
(5)
"If your primary concern with the kit lens was low light, you might also consider some fast primes."
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"The 50-140 has fantastic image quality, constant aperture, has OIS, but is bigger and heavy."
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"The 18-55 kit lens is actually very good, has OIS, but lacks a constant aperture and isn’t a great low light option."
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"The 16-55 is a great run-and-gun zoom range, has a constant aperture, but lacks OIS."
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"The 10-24 has constant aperture, OIS, and a useful range if you mainly shoot wide."
#9

Samyang

4.0
(5)
"The Samyang 35mm F2.8 is also inexpensive and fairly quiet in operation."
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"Samyang 24mm f2.8."
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"What about samyang 35mm 1.8? It’s half price of Sony and has good review."
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"The "SAMYANG 14035T1.3F 35mm T1.3 Cine" arrived today and after the first tests on a crane2 with the follow-focus: very nice."
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"Great to use for cine, adapted for Canon."
#10

Olympus

4.0
(3)
"The Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 is a great affordable zoom lens for both video and photo."
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"The Olympus 17mm f/1.8 is a great lens, but it's too small and light for stable footage."
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"The 12-40mm f/2.8 lens offers great flexibility for family videos and has a classic look."
#11

Pentax

4.0
(3)
"The Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 has a lovely character with a golden tint, making it great for warmer tones."
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"The Super Takumar 55mm f1.8 is a good alternative with a less strong golden tint."
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"The SMC Pentax-A 50mm f1.4 offers similar optics at a lower price, but with inferior build quality."
#12

Fuji

4.5
(2)
"You can find one used below $1000."
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"You either go for a stabilised lens from Fuji, such as the 10-24/18-55."
#13

Rokinon

4.5
(2)
"I like the Rokinon 10mm f/2.8, it's quite sharp and fast."
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"Rokinon 10mm or the Laowa 9mm."
#14

Cini

5.0
(1)
"Cini prime lenses are expensive but require less corrections in post-production."
#15

SLR Magic

5.0
(1)
"Excellent lens for the price, great for low light."
#16

Samyang/Rokinon

5.0
(1)
"Awesome value for money, got it used off B&H for fairly cheap."
#17

TTArtisan

5.0
(1)
"The TTArtisan lenses are superb, highly recommended."
#18

Zeiss

5.0
(1)
"Amazing focus and declicks the aperture, making it a dream for video."
#19

Mitakon

5.0
(1)
"I’m very happy with the Mitakon 25mm f/0.95."
#20

Tokina

5.0
(1)
"The Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 is also quite sharp and fast, get the latest version for better coatings."
#21

Leica

5.0
(1)
"It will do everything you want and more."
#22

DJI

4.0
(1)
"15-35 and DJI RS2/RSC2 maybe?"
#23

Laowa

4.0
(1)
"Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D"
#24

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."
#25

Asahi

4.0
(1)
"The lens produces great results with the Lens Turbo, achieving a fast f0.95 aperture."
#26

TTArtisans

4.0
(1)
"The TTArtisans 50mm f/1.2 is good and ridiculously cheap."
#27

RF

4.0
(1)
"Great lens for the price."
#28

Zoom

4.0
(1)
"A zoom lens offers versatility and can serve as a wide-angle lens."
#29

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."
#30

OSS

2.0
(1)
"The product is the closest option available, but the cost is a concern."

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