Video Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 170 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Video Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SonyAlpha, r/Lumix, r/videography, r/canon, r/Nikon. Top-rated brands include Sigma (4.4/5), Sony (4.3/5), Tamron (4.1/5).
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Reviews170
Subreddits17
Posts61
Brands25
Products88
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#1
Sigma
4.4
(61)
"Sigma Art lens are as quality and industry standard as GM and Canon L lens."
"I second the Sigma 24-70 mk 1. Amazing value. Has excellent image quality."
"I have the 16-28 and 28-70. Both are fantastic lenses."
"I own the Sigma 16-28 and the Sigma 24-70 MK1. Both are great lenses!"
"Sigma 28 - 45 f1.8 L mount. I love it!"
"Another option could be the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 Art."
"Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DN DG ART II"
"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 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."
#2
Sony
4.3
(38)
"I just bought the 18-135 OSS used and I love it."
"I'd recommend the Sony 24-50 f2.8 as a great all-rounder for most of your photo and video needs."
"OP check if the sony 18-105 F4g is in your price range. It is great all-round lens, not only for beginners."
"The new kit Lens 18-135, súper versatile"
"Really nice lens."
"Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GMII"
"Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GMII"
"I'm always an advocate for the Sony full frame PZ lens, give it a try and see if it works for you."
"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."
#3
Tamron
4.1
(24)
"Tamron 28-75mm f.+ 2.8. Best bang for the buck I've ever tried."
"Tamron 28-200 is hands down the best value most versatile lens with decent IQ in the system."
"Personally i use Tamron 17-70 f/2.8 with A6000 it's a little bit big but i love it"
"Plus it has VC which helps in Video. So much more suitable for A6400 if video is a priority."
"As others have mentioned, the Tamron zoom lenses are great every-day lenses."
"Sold my Sigma and bought the Tamron. The Sigma was soft. The Tamron is sharper, at least for me."
"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"
"TAMRON 11-20MM F/2.8 DI III-A RXD"
#4
Canon
4.4
(14)
"I use the RF 24-240mm with my R7 and I love the combo as an "all in one"."
"I can confirm, I will now buy this lens and the headset and make a spacial video offering."
"Tack sharp and great in low light plus it’s a great focal length for video (not vlogging)."
"Works great"
"The 50 is a fantastic lens."
"Extremely versatile lens, great for videography with quick autofocus and image stabilizer."
"16-35mm L IS"
"The EF100-400mm has the best IQ and aperture, but is much bulkier than the RF, and the most expensive option."
"RF100-400 is very small, very light, and very cheap, has the best IS, 2nd best IQ, and doesn't require an adapter."
"If I were you I would sell the combo and get some sort of used or refurbished Canon RP and a 17-40 instead."
#5
Lumix
4.4
(10)
"I decided to go with the Lumix 24-70 as I found a good deal on a used one."
"The lumix 24-70 is probably the best 24-70 on the market and better than sigma's."
"The Lumix for video. For video it is far better than the sigma options."
"My actual suggestion is the 24-105f4. It’s a great all around lens that I’ve filmed video on for a few years now."
"Better manual focus controls on the lumix with no breathing. The lumix is also parfocal while the sigma is not."
"If you're filming in a controlled light environment, I'd go for the 24-105 f/4."
"The Lumix 24-105 f4 is also a great video lens."
"Trade the f2.8 for the extra 35mm of reach any day of the week for video."
"24-105 f4 is good too!"
"Love my 24-105 f4. For video I’ve never really enjoyed shooting at super lows apertures."
#6
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."
#7
Nikon
4.0
(2)
"AF-P 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, due to the quieter and quicker focusing."
"20mm 1.8 G"
#8
Samyang
4.0
(2)
"Samyang 35-150 if you want the largest range."
"Samyang V-AF cine lenses are great if you need autofocus."
#9
Leitz
5.0
(1)
"The best?"
#10
Arri
5.0
(1)
"If you'd rather have a zoom than a prime."
#11
Sony 12-24mm GM
5.0
(1)
"12-24 GM"
#12
Canon 24mm f/1.4
5.0
(1)
"Something fast and wide like a 24mm f/1.4"
#13
Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S
5.0
(1)
"Have a look at the 24-120 f4 S"
#14
Unknown Manual Cine Lens
5.0
(1)
"The best lens would be a manual cine lens."
#15
Sony a6500 18-105mm
5.0
(1)
"Here's a video i recently filmed with the a6500/18-105."
#16
Ttartisan
4.0
(1)
"Once you've found a focal length you are comfortable with: ttartisan and viltrox have been releasing fast primes with excellent value (~150$). Ttartisan 23mm f1.8, 35mm f1.8 II, 56mm f1.8"
#17
Zeiss
4.0
(1)
"I absolutely loved my Zeiss 16-70 f4.0! It may not be as light sensitive as the sigma but I really liked the range it had!"
#18
Takumar, Zenit, Canon, 7artisans, Jupiter
4.0
(1)
"Basically any manual lens in that price range"
#19
Unknown 18-55mm
4.0
(1)
"You don’t have to zoom / rebalance the 18-55."
#20
Cinema Primes
4.0
(1)
"I also highly recommend adapted vintage lenses."
#21
Nisi
4.0
(1)
"Nisi just released a set of primes called the Athena, that I think look very promising."
#22
Tamron 17-70
4.0
(1)
"Something like a tamron 17-70 would be a good general lens"
#23
Canon L-Series
4.0
(1)
"If you can afford an L-glass, then get one."
#24
DJI
4.0
(1)
"15-35 and DJI RS2/RSC2 maybe?"
#25
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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