Best zoom lens on Reddit

193 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha and 16 more subreddits
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#1

Canon

4.7
(64)
"The RF 100-400 F5.6-8 IS USM is the best bang for buck option."
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"I love my RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM."
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"The RF 100-400 is fantastic and affordable."
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"This lens is an absolute gem!"
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"That lens is spectacular imo."
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"I would recommend going with the 2.8 mII. It's a phenomenal multi use case lens."
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"Get the EF 2.8 for sports photography. it works with both mirrorless and DSLR bodies."
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"The EF 100-400mm mk2 is a Great lens or the RF100-400 is good too."
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"24-70mm 2.8 or 24-105mm 4.0 for fullframe 👌🏼"
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"The 24-105 cannon l series is a workhorse with loads of range"
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#2

Sigma

4.4
(35)
"If I could only buy one, I’d get the Sigma 24-70mm II. No contest."
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"Thank you very much!! Appreciate this. I'll be getting the sigma to start."
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"Sigma 18-50 tamron 17-70 are astonishingly good on the 6700."
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"Take a look at the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 Art."
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"After reading everyone’s comments and researching/comparing the lenses that was suggested, I went with the Sigma 18-50 f2.8."
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"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."
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"The Sigma Art 24-70 f/2.8 was my workhorse."
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"Sigma art 24-70"
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"Compact and lightweight"
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"Middle range"
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#3

Nikon

4.4
(24)
"I prefer 24-120F4. it's one of the biggest advantage of Z mount lens system."
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"Its a fantastic lens and a wonderful performer for wildlife shooters."
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"The AF-P 70-300 (with or without VR, preferably with of course) are incredible."
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"For a short zoom, 17-55 f2.8 DX."
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"IMO - stick with native Z glass."
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"Sharp focusing and crisp shots."
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"Sports (soccer) and birds"
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"Amazing and a life saver"
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"Significantly better lens"
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"Glass on a Nikon camera will usually beat the alternative"
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#4

Tamron

4.5
(20)
"I might be buying the Tamron 35-150."
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"Tamron 35-150"
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"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."
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"Tamron 35-150 has been killer for car rigs."
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"I can vouch for how amazing the 70-300mm is. I love that lens."
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"I can vouch for how amazing the 70-300mm is. I love that lens."
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"Tamron 50-400."
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"Covers probably 90% of my general needs"
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"Love this lens"
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"Best bet"
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#5

Sony

4.7
(11)
"Was the BEST, but they just released the Sony FE 28-70mm f/2 GM, so maybe that is the new BEST."
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"It's a great lens with great reach."
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"Is a wonderful lens that can give you more reach and let in more light."
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"Sony 70-200 2.8 gmii"
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"Sony or Sigma 100-400"
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"Favorite/ most used lens"
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"Keeps it pretty light (it's the lightest of the f/2.8 standard zooms)"
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"Sharp lens"
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"My fav travel combi would be the 24-105 f4 G and the Sony- Zeiss 16-35 f4."
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"I absolutely love the motorized zoom. The stabilization is nice."
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#6

Olympus

4.3
(11)
"I’d select the 12-40 PRO for more low light advantage or the 12-100 for its FL range flexibility."
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"This is absolutely the most versatile lens I have ever owned."
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"It's so goddamn nice."
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"It’s a great lens which is basically a do it all lens."
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"The Olympus 14-42 f/3.5-5.6 ii is not weather sealed, but is an incredible bargain."
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"It's around 150 used and my copy is sharp at the wide end."
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"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)"
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"Oh the Oly 12-40 f/2.8 is also a possibility but its somewhat large"
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"Olympus 12-40 2.8 or panasonic version 12-35 2.8."
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"I hear good things about the 35-70 f/4."
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#7

Lumix

4.4
(7)
"Agreed, I came here to suggest this lens."
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"This is easy, lumix 24-70, forget all other options."
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"My most versatile lens in my bag."
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"The lumix 24-70 is probably the best 24-70 on the market and better than sigma's."
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"The Lumix for video. For video it is far better than the sigma options."
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"You can sometimes find the Lumix 14-140mm for around $200."
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"Lumix 12-32mm and 35-100mm (4-5.6) lenses."
#8

Panasonic

4.5
(6)
"The Lumix 100-300ii is your best option."
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"Panasonic 100-300 ii is your lens for wildlife."
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"Great lens"
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"I recommend either the Panasonic 12-60 or the Olympus 12-45."
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"Panasonic 100-300mm or Olympus 75-300mm."
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"The 100-300mm is a good complement to the 12-60mm for those needing extra reach."
#9

N/A

4.0
(6)
"The 55-300 will complete your focal range, and won't disappoint."
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"I have a 16-80 f/4 and I love it."
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"I use the 70-300 for exactly this reason. Great for wildlife, bugs, and flowers along my hike."
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"Get an +3 (or so) achromatic macro filter... this gives you great close-up capabilities."
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"I think if you have a versatile fast prime already... you could consider the new 28-200mm."
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"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."
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"RF 100-500"
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"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."
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"The Nikkor 16-80mm F2.8-4 VR is an absolute joy on my D500."
#12

Fujifilm

5.0
(1)
"16-55 2.8 is my go to as it replicates a 24-70 on FF."
#13

MD

5.0
(1)
"I can personally recommend the MD Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5."
#14

Panasonic-Leica

5.0
(1)
"I use a Panasonic-Leica 12-60, and it is superb."
#15

Pentax

4.0
(1)
"Id try the 60-250mm F4."

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