Wide Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 157 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 49 posts to rank the best Wide Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/SonyAlpha, r/bmpcc, r/Leica, r/FX3, r/AskPhotography. Top-rated brands include Sony (4.4/5), Sigma (4.4/5), Tokina (4.4/5).
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Reviews157
Subreddits22
Posts49
Brands33
Products87
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#1
Sony
4.4
(32)
"You want the best? Either the sony 16-35 2.8 gmii or sony 12-24 2.8 gm then"
"14GM is the best wide angle lens."
"I have the Sony 11mm and its great."
"Sel 11mm 1.8."
"I cannot recommend the 20mm f1.8 enough"
"Tamron 17-28 2.8 and Sony 20mm 1.8 are both great."
"Both are very popular, so you can't go wrong with either."
"I looooove my Sony 10-20G."
"These 3 lenses are a KILLER combo!"
"As a prime lens and/or 16-35G PZ Sony F4 as a wide zoom."
#2
Sigma
4.4
(18)
"If you can comfortably afford the 15mm f/1.4 over the Sigma 16, it’s all around a better lens."
"Is a ballin lens for a pretty solid price."
"Sigma 14-24/2.8."
"I can personally vouch for the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 as an excellent wide lens."
"As an excellent wide lens."
"Was a pretty decent investment."
"Is probably the best wide angle lens."
"So one wide I like is my 14mm Sigma 1.8."
"I think I’ll pull the trigger on it soon."
"The sigma 16mm is a great lens from what I've seen, usually can't go wrong with their stuff."
#3
Tokina
4.4
(15)
"I've got the Tokina 11-16 and love it. Very sharp."
"First one Easy to find used for under $200 on ebay."
"Dead cheap on the used market."
"My suggestions are Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 or Tokina 14-20mm f2.0."
"I would recommend the Tokina 11-16mm f2.8. It goes for $449 and as far as the quality, it’s very good."
"The Tokina 11-16mm is considered to be one of the best and sharpest wide angle zooms."
"I reallyyyyy suggest the tokina 11-16mm 2.8 dx ii lens."
"+1 for either Tokina. Have had the 11-16 and now have the 11-20."
"I own a Tokina 11-20mm and use it with an ef adapter."
"Get the newest version."
#4
Laowa
4.3
(15)
"If you wanted to go ultrawide you could consider the Laowa 7.5mm f/2."
"It's an amazing wide option."
"Both to great effect."
"I've heard great things about the LAOWA from photogs that shoot real estate"
"Laowa 10mm Af no distortion . It has filter threads unlike a lot of wide angles , it’s full metal it’s cheap and it has auto focus."
"10mm Laowa 2.8 AF"
"Laowa 10mm f2.8 AF"
"I like the laowa 10mm with autofocus."
"Laowa 8-16mm, if I could afford it."
"I've gotten some fantastic results with this lens."
#5
Canon
4.2
(13)
"It's a great wide angle lens, and it's affordable."
"If you can find a used Canon 10-18 or Canon 10-22 that would be exactly what your looking for!"
"Absolute beast."
"I sold them both and moved to the Canon 10-18 which outshines them both in many ways."
"Hard to go past the 17-40mm f/4, edge softness is a known issue with the lens."
"I enjoy using the Canon FD 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye."
"The EF-S 10-18 is a solid choice with IS and is well under your budget."
"The EF-S 10-22 is another option but does not have IS."
"Other wides to look at: Canon 8-14mm f4 fisheye."
"Other wides to look at: Canon 14mm 2.8."
#6
Tamron
4.3
(12)
"It is insanely sharp and has some of the nicest colors of any of my lenses."
"I love my Tamron 11-20mm. Serves me very well for landscape photography!"
"Nice and sharp, and can focus REALLY close to where it might as well be a macro."
"Tamron 17-24/2.8."
"Tamron 17-28 f2.8 (I think this is right?)"
"I tend to use the Tamron 17-28 for most things."
"Tamron 17-28 lives in my ZVE1. For the money it’s hard to beat."
"Tamron 17-28 2.8 and Sony 20mm 1.8 are both great."
"I would look on the used market for this lens or the Tamron 17-28 2.8."
"17-28 Tamron 2.8? 16-35 gmii? All depends on budget."
#7
Viltrox
4.3
(6)
"Love it. sharp, good resolution. just get it."
"Viltrox 16mm f1.8 custa pouco e entrega MUITO. Tenho e adoro 😎"
"Viltrox 13mm f1.4 for best bang for bucks."
"How about Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 AF. I have heard only good things about it."
"I personally like the Viltrox 13mm 1.4 on my a6700, it's relatively cheap, fast, and is sharp with low distortion."
"Viltrox 16/1.8"
#8
Voigtländer
4.3
(6)
"The Voigtlander 15mm f4.5 is an excellent lens and not too expensive."
"I have the 21mm Nokton from Voigtländer and it’s outstanding."
"If I was buying today I would get the voigtlander 28mm."
"Below 21mm? Voigtlander or Hologon."
"The newish Voigtländer 28mm 2.8 would be my rec."
"Voigtlander has a new 28mm Nokton F1.5, its bright for indoors."
#9
Panasonic
4.6
(5)
"It is rectilinear so no fisheye effect."
"If you can find one used."
"I like Panasonic 8-18 2.8-4. I use for real estate photography and video."
"I'm using a 12 / F2 which I think works pretty well in most lighting situations."
"Personally I'd go with the PanaLeica 9mm, but it's really situational."
#10
Nikon
4.7
(3)
"I love mine, and when I shopped for it I found a bunch well under 200 dollars. Sharp right to the edges, too."
"The 14-24 F2.8 is also a great lens."
"Cheap durable and I have been using for 3 years."
#11
Venus Optics
4.3
(3)
"Theres a laowa 6mm zero distortion wide angle lens at f/2.1 specially made for video."
"I will probably get the Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 for my OM-1."
"Laowa 7.5."
#12
Leica
4.3
(3)
"My current favorite is Leica 21mm f3.4 SEM."
"21mm super elmar, 28mm elmarit asph v1 imo."
"For interior shots without much space to back up, I’ll go 21 super Elmer personally."
#13
Samyang
4.0
(3)
"Samyang/Rokinon 18mm f2.8."
"That I like a lot for travel."
"Samyang 15mm f2.8 is one of the cheaper ones."
#14
Fujifilm
4.5
(2)
"I will always go with 16/1.4. I can not recommend it enough."
"Love the 16mm 1.4, did a week of travel with just that lens."
#15
SLR Magic
4.5
(2)
"SLR Magic 8mm f/4 Len."
"SLR Magic 8mm, I wanna get my hands on one."
#16
Rokinon
4.5
(2)
"Pair it with one of those fast manual focus primes from Rokinon and spend the rest of your budget on a descent tripod and maybe a tracking device and you’ve got a pretty killer budget Astro rig."
"I'd pick up a cheaper older model in case you have any mishaps and something like the rokinnon 14mm f/2.8 as it's a cheap lens."
#17
Sigma 10-20mm
5.0
(1)
"Im considering the sigma 10 20"
#18
MEIKE 12mm or 18mm S35 Cine Lens
5.0
(1)
"Check out the MEIKE 12 or 18mm s35 cine lenses, they are great"
#19
Sony 11mm G
5.0
(1)
"It sounds like the 11mm G is going to suit your needs the best."
#20
Hasselblad
5.0
(1)
"A Hasselblad SWC is a really, really good option."
#21
Elmar
5.0
(1)
"The sharpest wide angle lens money can buy."
#22
Olympus
5.0
(1)
"Olympus 12mm f2! Sharp! Compact! Great travel lens."
#23
Samyang 12mm
4.0
(1)
"I got the Samyang 12mm prime lense."
#24
Sigma 10-18mm
4.0
(1)
"You could look at the sigma 10-18mm"
#25
Laowa 9mm
4.0
(1)
"There's the Laowa 9mm, think that's as wide as they get."
#26
Canon EF-S 10-22mm
4.0
(1)
"I use an EF-S 10-22 with adapter."
#27
Tt Artisan 10mm f/2
4.0
(1)
"Tt Artisan 10mm f/2 or RF-S10-18mm"
#28
Panasonic 12-35mm
4.0
(1)
"I really like my Panasonic 12-35"
#29
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH
4.0
(1)
"I have the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. it is a decent lens and not on the expensive side."
#30
Voigtlander 10mm, 12mm, and 15mm
4.0
(1)
"Voigtlander do some rectilinear ultra wides for full frame Sony E-mount."
#31
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8
4.0
(1)
"Not sure if it's wide enough, but Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 works brilliantly with the Z50+FTZ."
#32
Irix
4.0
(1)
"I really like the Irix 11mm, it pairs really well with vintage lens."
#33
Zeiss
4.0
(1)
"Zeiss has two 21mm Zm lenses; the smaller f4.5 C-biogon."
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