Best zoom lens on Reddit
197 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.7
(71)
"If you shoot on a basketball court size type of sport 24-105 will be perfect for you because it's an amazing do it all lens."
"The RF 100-400 F5.6-8 IS USM is the best bang for buck option."
"I love my RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM."
"The RF 100-400 is fantastic and affordable."
"This lens is an absolute gem!"
"That lens is spectacular imo."
"I would recommend going with the 2.8 mII. It's a phenomenal multi use case lens."
"Get the EF 2.8 for sports photography. it works with both mirrorless and DSLR bodies."
"The EF 100-400mm mk2 is a Great lens or the RF100-400 is good too."
"24-70mm 2.8 or 24-105mm 4.0 for fullframe 👌🏼"
#2
Sigma
4.4
(39)
"If I could only buy one, I’d get the Sigma 24-70mm II. No contest."
"Thank you very much!! Appreciate this. I'll be getting the sigma to start."
"Sigma 18-50 tamron 17-70 are astonishingly good on the 6700."
"Take a look at the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 Art."
"Look for sigma 18-35, you can find it for $300 (2nd hand). That's a great lens for aps-c because of it's constant f1.8."
"After reading everyone’s comments and researching/comparing the lenses that was suggested, I went with the Sigma 18-50 f2.8."
"If you want a zoom lens for APS-C that can come close to what a 24-70 f/2.8 can do on full frame, I think the Sigma is still the best option."
"The Sigma Art 24-70 f/2.8 was my workhorse."
"Sigma art 24-70"
"Compact and lightweight"
#3
Tamron
4.5
(21)
"I upgraded to the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 g1 from my old 28-75 Tamron. It's a lot bigger, but corner sharpness is much better, the AF is much faster and reliable and it comes with a stabilizer."
"I might be buying the Tamron 35-150."
"Tamron 35-150"
"I recently got a Tamron 18 200 VC for 50€ which is an even better deal if you want more tele range I'd say."
"Tamron 35-150 has been killer for car rigs."
"I can vouch for how amazing the 70-300mm is. I love that lens."
"I can vouch for how amazing the 70-300mm is. I love that lens."
"Tamron 50-400."
"Covers probably 90% of my general needs"
"Love this lens"
#4
Nikon
4.4
(21)
"I prefer 24-120F4. it's one of the biggest advantage of Z mount lens system."
"Its a fantastic lens and a wonderful performer for wildlife shooters."
"The AF-P 70-300 (with or without VR, preferably with of course) are incredible."
"IMO - stick with native Z glass."
"Sharp focusing and crisp shots."
"Sports (soccer) and birds"
"Amazing and a life saver"
"Significantly better lens"
"Glass on a Nikon camera will usually beat the alternative"
"The 24-70 f/4 S is another very good option, though less compact."
#5
Sony
4.8
(10)
"Was the BEST, but they just released the Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM, so maybe that is the new BEST."
"It's a great lens with great reach."
"Is a wonderful lens that can give you more reach and let in more light."
"Sony 70-200 2.8 gmii"
"Sony or Sigma 100-400"
"Favorite/ most used lens"
"Keeps it pretty light (it's the lightest of the f/2.8 standard zooms)"
"Sharp lens"
"My fav travel combi would be the 24-105 f4 G and the Sony- Zeiss 16-35 f4."
"The 70-200mm GM II is much smaller and sharper, making it perfect for concert photography."
#6
Olympus
4.2
(9)
"I’d select the 12-40 PRO for more low light advantage or the 12-100 for its FL range flexibility."
"It's so goddamn nice."
"It’s a great lens which is basically a do it all lens."
"That might be the best cheap replacement of your short range."
"The Olympus 14-42 f/3.5-5.6 ii is not weather sealed, but is an incredible bargain."
"There is also Oly 12-40 f2.8 with a bit of extra reach or 12-100 f4 for a lot of extra reach and constant f (but slower)"
"Oh the Oly 12-40 f/2.8 is also a possibility but its somewhat large"
"Olympus 12-40 2.8 or panasonic version 12-35 2.8."
"Not as happy with the 12-40mm f/2.8 compared to others."
#7
Panasonic
4.5
(6)
"The Lumix 100-300ii is your best option."
"Panasonic 100-300 ii is your lens for wildlife."
"Great lens"
"I recommend either the Panasonic 12-60 or the Olympus 12-45."
"Panasonic 100-300mm or Olympus 75-300mm."
"The 100-300mm is a good complement to the 12-60mm for those needing extra reach."
#8
Lumix
4.6
(5)
"Agreed, I came here to suggest this lens."
"This is easy, lumix 24-70, forget all other options."
"My most versatile lens in my bag."
"The lumix 24-70 is probably the best 24-70 on the market and better than sigma's."
"You can sometimes find the Lumix 14-140mm for around $200."
#9
N/A
4.0
(5)
"The 55-300 will complete your focal range, and won't disappoint."
"A zoom lens would be recommended."
"I have a 16-80 f/4 and I love it."
"I think if you have a versatile fast prime already... you could consider the new 28-200mm."
"The newest 28-200 is quite universal."
#10
RF
5.0
(3)
"I recently picked up a RF 14-35 f/4 and it's been fantastic on the R7."
"RF 100-500"
"I can’t imagine not having my 14-35/4."
#11
Nikkor
5.0
(2)
"It is a fantastic lens and I highly recommend it."
"The Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4 VR is an absolute joy on my D500."
#12
Samyang
4.5
(2)
"I gotta toss my hat in for the Samyang 35-150 F2-2.8."
"Samyang 35-150 f2-2.8"
#13
Panasonic-Leica
5.0
(1)
"I use a Panasonic-Leica 12-60, and it is superb."
#14
MD
5.0
(1)
"I can personally recommend the MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5."
#15
Minolta 70-210mm f/4
4.0
(1)
"The 'Beercan' mentioned here is cheap and a good telephoto option if used at f/8."
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