Best products from r/CameraLenses
We found 10 comments on r/CameraLenses discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 10 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. Tokina 11-16MM F/2.8 ATX 116 Lens for Canon EOS AF Digital - Tokina ATX116PRODXC
- maximum aperture: F/2.8
- Minimum aperture: F/22
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▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Tokina at-X PRO M 100mm F2.8 D Macro Lens - Nikon AF Mount
- Macro lens capable of life-sized (1:1) reproduction
- Closest macro focusing distance 11.8 inches (30 mm)
- Suitable for DX and full frame DSLRs
- One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
- Includes 55 mm non-rotating filter thread
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▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Rokinon Cine DS 50mm T1.5 AS IF UMC Full Frame Cine Lens for Nikon
Full frame coverage with aperture range of T1.5 - T22New DS line that is color matched with other Rokinon DS lenses and have unified gear and aperture positions among all Rokinon Cine DS lenses46.2 degrees angle of view on full frame cameras & 30.8 degrees angle of view on APS-CFeatures de-clicked a...
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Minolta MD/MC Lens to EOS-M Camera Body
- Premium Grade Fotodiox "Pro" Adapter
- Smooth surface for effortless mount
- Infinity Focus Allowed
- Anodized Aluminum Construction
- 24 Month Manufacturer Warranty
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▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Micro 4/3
- With nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact design
- perfect paring of high performance and pricing
- APS-C format
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▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Bower Filter Wrench. Set of 2. Fits 48-58mm Filters
ilter WrenchFits 48-58mm Filters
▼ Read Reddit mentions7. Sony ULTRA Wide Conversion Lens for E16mm F2.8 Lens | VCL-ECU1
- high-quality food grade 304 L.N. stainless steel
- durable, lightweight, reusable and 100% recyclable
- non-leaching & toxin-free, no inner lining, clean tasting
- dishwasher friendly
- safe alternative to plastic
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▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Sony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens for NEX Series Cameras
- Lens not Zoomable. Footnotes:"35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.
- Minimum Focus Distance : 0.8 ft (0.24 m)
- Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.078x
- Focal Length : 16 mm. Angle of View (APS-C)- 83°. 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)- 24 mm
- Compatible with optional VCL-ECU1 ultra-wide converter and VCL-ECF1 fisheye converter
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▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN Art (Silver) for Sony SE
Three glass mold aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for distortion, color aberration and field curvatureSuper Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum apertureThe superior telecentric optical design improves image qual...
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
- 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
- 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
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▼ Read Reddit mentionsTop comments mentioning products on r/CameraLenses:
Summary
1. Tokina 11-16MM F/2.8 ATX 116 Lens for Canon EOS AF Digital - Tokina ATX116PRODXC
- maximum aperture: F/2.8
- Minimum aperture: F/22
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions2. Tokina at-X PRO M 100mm F2.8 D Macro Lens - Nikon AF Mount
- Macro lens capable of life-sized (1:1) reproduction
- Closest macro focusing distance 11.8 inches (30 mm)
- Suitable for DX and full frame DSLRs
- One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
- Includes 55 mm non-rotating filter thread
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions3. Rokinon Cine DS 50mm T1.5 AS IF UMC Full Frame Cine Lens for Nikon
Full frame coverage with aperture range of T1.5 - T22New DS line that is color matched with other Rokinon DS lenses and have unified gear and aperture positions among all Rokinon Cine DS lenses46.2 degrees angle of view on full frame cameras & 30.8 degrees angle of view on APS-CFeatures de-clicked a...
▼ Read Reddit mentions4. Fotodiox Lens Mount Adapter, Minolta MD/MC Lens to EOS-M Camera Body
- Premium Grade Fotodiox "Pro" Adapter
- Smooth surface for effortless mount
- Infinity Focus Allowed
- Anodized Aluminum Construction
- 24 Month Manufacturer Warranty
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions5. Sigma 30mm F1.4 Contemporary DC DN Lens for Micro 4/3
- With nine rounded aperture blades, a stepping ring motor, and compact design
- perfect paring of high performance and pricing
- APS-C format
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions6. Bower Filter Wrench. Set of 2. Fits 48-58mm Filters
ilter WrenchFits 48-58mm Filters
▼ Read Reddit mentions7. Sony ULTRA Wide Conversion Lens for E16mm F2.8 Lens | VCL-ECU1
- high-quality food grade 304 L.N. stainless steel
- durable, lightweight, reusable and 100% recyclable
- non-leaching & toxin-free, no inner lining, clean tasting
- dishwasher friendly
- safe alternative to plastic
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions8. Sony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens for NEX Series Cameras
- Lens not Zoomable. Footnotes:"35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)" and "Angle of View (APS-C)" are with interchangeable lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors.
- Minimum Focus Distance : 0.8 ft (0.24 m)
- Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.078x
- Focal Length : 16 mm. Angle of View (APS-C)- 83°. 35 mm equivalent focal length (APS-C)- 24 mm
- Compatible with optional VCL-ECU1 ultra-wide converter and VCL-ECF1 fisheye converter
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions9. Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN Art (Silver) for Sony SE
Three glass mold aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for distortion, color aberration and field curvatureSuper Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum apertureThe superior telecentric optical design improves image qual...
▼ Read Reddit mentions10. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
- 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
- Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
- Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
- Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
- 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
Features:
▼ Read Reddit mentions
I would say look on used B&H and KEH.com for lenses
Full frame I would say a used 24-70mm 2.8 L is great (this lens has been a great help to me over the years)
For a asp-c sensor (rebel/7d ect) I would really say look at the Tokina 11-16mm. http://www.amazon.com/Tokina-11-16mm-AT-X116-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0014Z3XMC Great lens for the money! So good that companies rehouse them and sell/rent them to cinematographers for almost 3 grand http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281263585281?lpid=82&chn=ps
All the best!!
Also there is nothing wrong with getting the 450 dollar Tokina and a few old soviet lenses http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R1.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.XMIR+len.TRS0&_nkw=mir+lens&ghostText=&_sacat=0
they are a ton of fun to shoot with
Of your options, only the second is really a macro lens. The first might be a good all around but you won't get the macro. You really want a 100mm macro lens, or a bit wider but be sure it's labeled as "macro".
Nikon 40mm macro ($280) is Nikon brand and macro. It's a nice lens.
I personally use the Tokina 100mm Macro which is a little more expensive at $350 but is a very nice lens. There are other options on this page that are comparable, I think a 90mm Tamron is also nice.
I'd go for the Zeiss over Samyang just based on brand. I don't see little under half a stop being the make or break decision on the lens.
Depends what looks better to you.
Also maybe worth mentioning I'm a huge fan of Rokinon lenses on a budget, personally I think they blow others in their price range out of the water. I've used their 50mm T1.5 EF mount and like it very much. It runs for $419 right now on amazon
Found this on amazon but im not sure if its right because it is one adapter for what appears to be 3 lens mounts? I dont understand the history of this lens series and a quick search probably made it worse so maybe someone has some insight? Thanks for the help :)
I’m also looking at this lens but the one I’m looking at is [one] now idk if it this the same as yours but I’m looking for a Marco lens. I was want that sweet Bokeh background. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C3SCKT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Za4MAbBMJFE82)
Maybe a lens filter wrench. Not sure what the size you need is but something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Bower-Filter-Wrench-Set-48-58mm/dp/B00009R8I4
Since you want autofocus the Rokinon lenses are out. Maybe the Sony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 with the Sony ULTRA Wide Conversion Lens? Or the Sigma 19mm?
??? I have these lens and it widens my face: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW