Best zoom lens on Reddit
167 reviews from r/canon, r/Nikon, r/M43 and 18 more subreddits
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#1
Canon
4.7
(63)
"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 👌🏼"
"If I were to go I’d bring my 24-70 2.8."
"Amazing quality for my travel videos"
"Check out Canon's new Flex Zooms. They have switchable rear elements to go from FF (at T2.4) to S35 T1.7"
"Check out Canon's new Flex Zooms."
"I can vouch for how amazing the 70-300mm is. I love that lens."
"I just ordered the R5 with the 24-70 F2.8, so hopefully that one!"
#2
Sigma
4.3
(30)
"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"
"Amazing lens."
"Compact and lightweight"
"Middle range"
"Good sharp photos"
"Great lens"
"Used versions of the Sigma 150-600 can be found for less than $1000."
#3
Nikon
4.3
(21)
"Its a fantastic lens and a wonderful performer for wildlife shooters."
"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 Nikkor 55-200 is pretty decent, but it's not very fast."
"You’ll only be limited by your abilities as a photographer."
"I would avoid the 16-85, 18-70, 18-135, and 18-200."
#4
Tamron
4.2
(13)
"Tamron 50-400."
"Covers probably 90% of my general needs"
"Love this lens"
"Best bet"
"It is a phenomenal lens nonetheless"
"Tamron 70-300 4.5-6.3. Should be below 500 new."
"If you don't need a very fast/bright lens, the Tamron 50-400 could be interesting."
"If you don't need a very fast/bright lens, the Tamron 50-400 could be interesting."
"Tamron 24-70 f2.8 is stabilized."
"I'd go for V1 since it's cheaper, lighter, and pretty much the same image quality."
#5
Olympus
4.4
(11)
"I’d select the 12-40 PRO for more low light advantage or the 12-100 for its FL range flexibility."
"This is absolutely the most versatile lens I have ever owned."
"It's so goddamn nice."
"It’s a great lens which is basically a do it all lens."
"That's the one I recommend even though I haven’t used it."
"The Olympus 14-42 f/3.5-5.6 ii is not weather sealed, but is an incredible bargain."
"It's around 150 used and my copy is sharp at the wide end."
"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."
#6
Sony
4.8
(9)
"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"
"I absolutely love the motorized zoom. The stabilization is nice."
"The 70-200mm GM II is much smaller and sharper, making it perfect for concert photography."
#7
Panasonic
4.4
(7)
"The Lumix 100-300ii is your best option."
"Panasonic 100-300 ii is your lens for wildlife."
"Great lens"
"Is optically well-regarded. Small sharp kit 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
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."
#9
Lumix
4.5
(2)
"My most versatile lens in my bag."
"You can sometimes find the Lumix 14-140mm for around $200."
#10
N/A
4.0
(2)
"I think if you have a versatile fast prime already... you could consider the new 28-200mm."
"The newest 28-200 is quite universal."
#11
Panasonic-Leica
5.0
(1)
"I use a Panasonic-Leica 12-60, and it is superb."
#12
Pentax
4.0
(1)
"Id try the 60-250mm F4."
#13
Promaster
4.0
(1)
"Build quality is so so and CA control is not great but sharpness is good and it definitely punches above it's ~$100 price."
#14
OM System
4.0
(1)
"Try the OM 35-70 f3.5-4.5 for a mid range zoom."
#15
Minolta MD Rokkor
4.0
(1)
"The lens I use the most by now is the MD Rokkor 35-70 f/3.5."
#16
Sears
4.0
(1)
"My $30 Sears 60-300mm is pretty fun."
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