Best wide angle lens on Reddit

142 reviews from r/canon, r/SonyAlpha, r/Nikon and 17 more subreddits

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Canon

4.4

(38)

"It's an amazing value for the price. Image quality is excellent and the IS is nice when shooting handheld."

"Honestly do yourself a favor and get the 28mm, I use it all the time, it's probably my favorite lens, and it's definitely my most used lens, by far."

"It's quite a bit wider and can really let you get more in frame."

"It's reasonably priced but doesn't compromise on quality. It's become a staple in my kit thanks to its wide range and clarity while zooming in."

"Its a solid lens it will last you a decade if cared properly."

"The Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens is amazing for travel photography."

"I highly recommend the EF 11-24 F4L."

"The Canon 10-18mm RFs is the way to go."

"First, I think the best choice is the RF-S 10-18mm."

"I am quite happy with my 11-24/4."

Sigma

4.5

(15)

"It's sharp corner to corner, has relatively low vignette and very low distortion."

"Awesome lens for RE Photography."

"The 10-18 is absolutely perfect and the 2.8 is more than enough for low light."

"Of the 3 you've listed, I'd choose the Sigma 10-18."

"The Sigma 10-18 is lighter and brighter than the Tamron and Sony."

"This lens is getting very good reviews."

"Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art."

"But the sigma would be my choice."

"Upcoming 16mm 1.4 sigma lens said to release fall of '24."

"The sigma 10-18 f2.8 is supposed to be good"

Sony

4.6

(12)

"Great lens for all-day use!"

"Stars are nicely sharp all the way to the corners, and having an AF/MF toggle on the lens is a convenient bonus."

"12-24 G all day"

"I chose the Sony 11mm 1.8 for its brightness and lightness, perfect for cropping."

"It's worth expanding the budget for."

"If you want really wide, I would do the Sony 11 f1.8."

"Great for vlogging, landscape, and architecture."

"Lean towards the Sony 11 1.8."

"There's also the Sony 11mm 1.8 to consider if you're ok with a prime and would benefit from a wider aperture."

"The Sony 11mm f/1.8 is great for low light and indoor shooting."

Tokina

4.1

(10)

"I'd go for the 11-20/2.8, as they're still not that expensive."

"The tokina 11-20 is the newer version of the 11-16. i have the 11-16 and it's great."

"I have the Tokina 11-16 and it's a great lens."

"If you’re open to the FTZ, don’t overlook the Tokina 11-20mm 2.8."

"Definitely the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8. It's made for APSC sensors."

"A good used one fits comfortably within your budget."

"Alternatives could be the Tokina 12-24 f/4, or the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 DX II."

"Everyone going to recommend the Tokina."

"Tokina is a good shout."

"If you're looking for a budget option, a used Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8 is useable for FF after 16mm."

Rokinon

4.4

(8)

"Astrophotography is what this lens excels at."

"I agree with using a wide angle Rokinon, either a 14mm or 16mm one."

"The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 is a gem."

"The Rokinon 14mm is worth a look."

"For astro I really like the (updated) Rokinon 14/2.8."

"Fantastic wide angle lenses"

"The Rokinon and Samyang (they make the Rokinons) are good lenses."

"It's well below $500 and works great for astro. A great bang for your buck."

Nikon

4.4

(7)

"Particularly for astro landscapes, the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S is great."

"The 14-24/2.8 F mount was a great lens and I hear the Z lens is even better."

"Nikon's own Z 20mm f/1.8 gets good write-ups here and other places for astrophotography and general use."

"Could be had for a deal"

"20/1.8G."

"The other option would be Nikkor Z 14-24mm f2.8 S."

"The 28mm 2.8 is quite cheap and cheerful."

Samyang

3.8

(8)

"Good value for money."

"Rokanon / Samyang f/2 135 is excellent for WA Astro shots."

"Good price for them"

"I got the Samyang AF 12mm f2. It's a nice budget lens."

"A Peleng/meike/walimex/samyang 8mm f/3.5 will fit your budget."

"Samyang are popular, but varies in quality"

"This lens is a good budget option and can get you perfectly usable results."

"I'm considering the following lenses and w."

Viltrox

4.4

(5)

"Viltrox 13mm 1.4"

"I have it on a7RV and it's solid"

"I’ve heard some pretty good things about the Viltrox 16mm 1.8 Pro."

"Viltrox 16mm F1.8, 7Artisans 9mm F5.6."

"Punches above its weight for its price, very sharp."

Laowa

4.5

(4)

"A little gem!"

"I don’t think you’ll find much wider than the Laowa 10mm f/2.8 AF."

"Laowa is good quality, but more expensive than the others"

"I have had good success with the Laowa 9mm F2.8 on my Canon R7."

#10

Panasonic

4.3

(4)

"Great for wide shots and versatile as a walk-around lens."

"A used Panasonic 12-32 might work for you in that price range."

"That 2mm really adds more into the frame."

"Buy a wide angle zoom like the Pana 8-18."

#11

Canon EF 17-40mm f4L

4.3

(3)

"For cheap, I'd go 17-40 F4 L. I still use mine 12 years on!"

"Used 17-40 f/4l? It has compromises so there’s a reason it’s not $2000."

"17-40L is old but a pretty good banger of a lens, very sharp."

#12

Voigtländer

4.0

(3)

"Under €500? Voigtländer it is. Maybe used, maybe LTM mount with the adaptor ring. They're great lenses."

"21mm f3.5 color skopar"

"25mm F4 VM you can shoot without an external viewfinder on .72 magnification bodies."

#13

Nikkor

4.5

(2)

"Nikkor 24mm f2.8 AI is a great option too, you can get some lovely flare from it, and sharpness is stellar."

"I have a Nikkor 10-20mm with FTZ adapter."

#14

Tamron

4.0

4.0

(1)

"With that budget, I'd consider the VILTROX AF 16mm F1.8 FE."

#35

TT Artisans

4.0

(1)

"There's also the TT Artisans 10mm f/2. Fully manual but that is fine for astro."

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