(Part 2) Best mirrorless camera lenses according to redditors

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We found 731 Reddit comments discussing the best mirrorless camera lenses. We ranked the 113 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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Top Reddit comments about Mirrorless Camera Lenses:

u/AyyLmao723 · 7 pointsr/M43

When i bought my camera i bought a 7Artisans 25mm f1.8 . Its a fun lens.

u/bbrucesnell · 5 pointsr/SonyAlpha

I tend to use either the 16-70mm or the 35mm.

You can see some examples here from Mt Fuji:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/69663852@N00/14979392520/in/album-72157647273260676/

I typically carry the 35 in my bag but leave the 16-70 on the camera. The 35 takes beautiful pictures, but you know how it is, you can't always be at the right distance for it.

u/Goggi-Bice · 5 pointsr/AskPhotography

> a7iii. It is gonna be a little bigger and little more expensive

Your definition of a little more expensive sure is interesting. If you would get an XT3 with the 16-55 f2.8 and the 55-140 f2.8, it would be 2300€ less expensive than a A7iii with a 24-70mm gm and the 70-200mm gm.

Thats what you have to pay more to get the same quality lenses that offer you just a little more DoF. I dont think thats worth it for most people. And primes its the same story, but the difference in DoF is even smaller.

> it's the only full frame sensor which will give a serious boost to image quality.

100% BS. There is no property to an bigger sensor that gives you just straight up better IQ.

> if low light, portraits/shallow DOF/bokeh, 4k video and wide lenses isn't important to you I would consider the X-T3

lol

u/HybridCamRev · 5 pointsr/Filmmakers

u/Trolyzory - with a $2,000CAD camera budget for filmmaking and photography, I recommend an internally stabilized $1,699.99CAD Fuji X-H1 plus a $205.96CAD Fuji XF 27mm f/2.8 system lens and an $85.96CAD Meike 50mm f/2.0 manual lens for Fuji X mount.

This is a 4K video camera with 1080p/120p slow motion. It is also a high quality 24.3 megapixel APS-C still camera. Plus, its internal stabilization means you can shoot smooth handheld video without buying a gimbal.

Here is the video image quality this camera can produce:

u/voiceofid · 3 pointsr/Cameras

RX100M5 will have similar focusing capability as an a6000, otherwise the focusing for action will be slower vs the a6000

The RX100 includes a much better lens than what's included in the a6000 kit, to get similar performance as the RX100, you would need to buy the $1000 SEL1670z

Neither setup would be phenomenal in low light, but dusk and under street light should be fine, if you add a dedicated flash, both would perform equal in low light.

The RX100 can fit in a pocket, so that's much more convenience for travel.

edit: you can see the size difference here http://camerasize.com/compact/#690,535.445,ha,t

u/dahdundundahdindin · 3 pointsr/SonyAlpha

You should be able to pick up a secondhand 16-50mm kit lens for pretty cheap, otherwise if you want more background blur (bokeh) check out the Sigma 30mm 2.8 - its had for around £130/$150 new and is a great all round prime lens.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-30mm-2-8-MFT-Lens/dp/B00BQXL6OY/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1481808206&sr=1-3&keywords=sigma+30mm+f%2F2.8

u/qtx · 3 pointsr/SonyAlpha

OP correct me if I'm wrong but this looks like the Meike 35mm f1.7 which luckily for your brother in law is really cheap.

I have one myself and really like it. It is a manual lens though, so keep that in mind.

u/jgardner04 · 3 pointsr/SonyAlpha

I use the SEL1670Z as my primary lens. You can see some of my shots with it on my Flickr Photostream

u/photobucketlist · 3 pointsr/Denver

It's the Sony 90mm G. Honestly it's one of the best lenses I have ever purchased. I did a full review on it with photos if you're interested.

u/S3XKITT3N · 2 pointsr/photography

Im backpacking Philippines and I dont have alot of room for equipment, I'm thinking the 19mm would be a good choice for all the landscape shots.

Quick question, Woud you happen to know the difference between these? One says "19mm f2.8 DN MFT" and the other is "19mm f2.8 DN SE"

u/ThatLyingScumbag · 2 pointsr/M43

Get the 20mm 1.7. Great lens. The focal length is a good one for street photography, it's sharp, and the f/1.7 allows for low light. It'll have auto focus as well. Only slightly over your budget at $267 on Amazon: Panasonic Lumix G H-H020AS 20mm F/1.7 II ASPH Fixed Lens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJS8322

u/poirotoro · 2 pointsr/M43

And if you want to be spoilt for choice, I bought a similar Meike brand lens that also works well. :)

u/finaleclipse · 2 pointsr/photography

You'll be going from ~1.6x to ~2.2x (assuming you're filming in 4K). If you're using a 50mm lens on your 550D, you're getting ~80mm field of view equivalent. If you want that same field of view, you'll need to get a ~36mm lens for the G85.

Something a bit longer and will still give you a pretty shallow depth of field is the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.2 ASPH, but it doesn't come cheap.

u/doubleak47 · 2 pointsr/Disneyland

I can't recommend these cameras enough. I picked one up on Amazon about 8 months ago, it was a great deal. The beautiful thing is you can spend more money over time on lenses and they will work with kore cameras in this line.

You might also want to look at their lens cameras Sony DSC-QX10/B Smartphone Attachable 4.45-44.5mm Lens-Style Camera https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EVIJWXS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_lyGEub169QTDR

u/AShavedApe · 2 pointsr/bmpcc

Hmm, alrighty.

• First you'll need a nice micro four-thirds lens. Since the BMPCC has a crop factor of around 3x, you'll need a pretty wide lens to get a reasonable focal length. I'd recommend either:

  1. Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7

  2. Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5


    Either of these lenses would be nice portrait length lenses on the camera and will give you a nice shallow depth of field. The first will give you shallower depth and will be a bit more tightly zoomed. Both of these will fall into the 50mm range which is ideal for a first lens and are rather sharp.

    • I'm not sure what memory card you've already bought but it should be something like this. There's enough space for a decent shoot and it's fast enough to record RAW if you want to delve into the true hype of the camera. The image is incredible either way.

    • Because the camera is so light, you may need something sturdy to attach it to. Tripods that are worth anything at all are a bit pricey but they will last a long long time and if you bargain on one you might not get a steady shot at all. This is the best budget tripod I've found to be honest. It isn't dirt cheap but you'll be glad you have it. If you want to do handheld stuff, please at least use something to weigh it down or your footage will tear and look awful. Slide all the legs in and use this badboy as a monopod!

    That should about do it! The tripod and the SD card are both future-proof and you can use these into the foreseeable ether of time. The lenses are great too and will serve you well until you can get a nice set. I chose a prime over a zoom because, honestly, learning with a prime is infinitely better. Sometimes being a bit limited helps you understand what you're doing a bit more. Also, images are always sharper on primes.
u/dinoalt · 2 pointsr/photography

> Fuj X-E2 - http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-X-E2-Compact-Digital-3-0-Inch/dp/B00FPKDSC2[1] 999

> Fuji 23 1.4 (35mm on crop) - http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-XF-23mm-F1-4-Wide-Angle/dp/B00EZ8BEXK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383167025&sr=1-1&keywords=23+1.4[2] 930 Fuji 56 1.2 - my speculation based on their prime pricing policy

> Canon 5d II - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-21-1MP-Frame-Digital-Camera/dp/B001G5ZTLS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383167100&sr=1-1&keywords=canon+5d+ii+body[3] 3k

> 35 1.4 - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-35mm-1-4L-Angle-Cameras/dp/B00009R6WY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383167117&sr=1-1&keywords=35+1.4+canon[4] - 1470

> 85 1.2 - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-85mm-f1-2L-Lens-Cameras/dp/B000EW9Y4M/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1383167156&sr=1-1&keywords=85+1.2+canon[5] 2200

> Every single one of my prices is correct, 50 dollars difference is nothing when you're buying thousands of dollars worth of equpment, thanks for posting!


The fuji 35 is $600, the 35/2 equiv is $850.

The X-E2 price is actually correct, I assumed it was launching for the same $1200 as the X-E1, sorry.

The 5DII is discontinued, the 5DIII is $3000. The 5DII if you can find it is ~$1500 or less.

The 35/1.4 has a rebate, it's $1300, or less refurb.

The 85 is also $2000, or less refurb.

u/brunerww · 2 pointsr/videography

> which type of lens would be best to start out on? Is there a good versatile option that's universally considered a strong beginner's lens, or are there combinations I should be aware of?

Hi again, /u/bardena - it depends on your budget and your shooting style. If you want an inexpensive, relatively low-light autofocusing lens, I recommend the [$169 (on sale) Sigma 30mm f2.8] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQXL6OY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00BQXL6OY&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).

If you prefer a manual focus lens with a manual aperture ring, you can get an [old Canon FD 28mm f2.8] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAZG5YA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AAZG5YA&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$13 adapter] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MDWG68/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003MDWG68&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) for about $100.

The great thing about these cameras is that, with an inexpensive adapter, you can put just about any kind of lens on them.

Here is a picture of all 4 of my GH cameras with Nikon, Canon FD, Olympus 4/3 and Panasonic micro 4/3 lenses on them: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yiC2tsAKS5U/U2Rt-7v8vrI/AAAAAAAAIz4/0QL8xhHIjkg/w815-h543-no/S1050003.JPG

Hope this is helpful!

Bill

u/InvisibleJiuJitsu · 2 pointsr/videography

28mm F2 and 50mm F1.4 then 85mm F1.4 or cheaper 85mm f1.8 would be a nice selection of primes :)

u/glmory · 2 pointsr/photography

I am about to upgrade from a Sony HX400V to a Sony a6300 for my photography. In addition to toddlers a big part of what I do is take pictures of life to post to iNaturalist (Example 1, Example 2, Example 3, Example 4, Example 5 you can click on photos and hit original for a larger version). Therefore I am trying to set up a good macro system, eventually this will upgrade to an underwater system with the ikelite system so I want the lens to be compatible with that.

Here is what I am planning to purchase:

Sony a6300

Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro

SIRUI P-326 6 Section Carbon Fiber Monopod

Manfrotto 234RC Monopod Head Quick Release

Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Snap-On Lens

Sigma Flash Macro Ring EM-140 DG

Movo Photo AF Macro Extension Tube Set

B+W 62mm XS-Pro Clear

Is any of this stuff likely to be useless for its intended function? Is there anything in this price range which is likely to be helpful that I forgot about? Is there anything less expensive which is just as good as one of the products I chose?

u/iamkelton · 2 pointsr/fujix

Today's your lucky day! Amazon Warehouse Deals is having 20% off select items and the used - like new 16mm 1.4 is $739.26 before tax. I just grabbed the used - very good for around $700.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00W6VZLFA/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

u/HybridCameraRevoluti · 2 pointsr/videography

If you want hours of continuous recording and Ultra High Definition (UHD) with a camcorder-like power zoom lens below $2000, your only choices right now are the [$1798 AX100] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HUVDT3M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00HUVDT3M&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) or the [$1498 GH4] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9GYG8O/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00I9GYG8O&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) with a [$295 (as of this post) 3X power zoom lens] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J5UKIS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005J5UKIS&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).

I chose the GH4 instead of the AX100 because I wanted the larger sensor, 10-bit output via HDMI and recording to real cinematic 4K (in addition to UHD).

I also had a bunch of micro 4/3 mount lenses and adapters from my earlier GH cameras.

That said, if you need more than 30 minutes of continuous recording, don't get the FZ1000 (or the LX100).

In my view, Panasonic screwed up royally by limiting these cameras to 30 minutes of continuous recording outside of the EU. For people who don't mind the limit, they're fine cameras, but it's the primary reason I won't be buying them.

Good luck!

u/provideocreator · 2 pointsr/videography

You could try a Sony 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3. The aperture range isn't the same, but you get that range of focal length + more.

u/jjwilser · 1 pointr/photoclass2017

I have a Sony Alpha a6000 mirrorless, along with a Sony Vario-Tessar / Zeiss 16-70mm F4 zoom lens.

I'll compare this to the pricier Sony a7 fullframe mirrorless camera, as I'm honestly curious about what else you get for the money... Additionally, I guess I'll compare my Tessar 16-70mm F4 to the kit lens that comes on the a6000.

Resolution - My Sony a6000 has a resolution of 24MP, which seems basically the same as the a7's 24.3. (Is there any difference in that 0.3?)

Sensor Size - I'm guessing this is the critical distinction between the two cameras? a7 is "full frame," and a6000 is a 1.5 crop, which I don't totally totally understand but I get that a7 has a larger sensor. (And I get that for the a6000, the 1.5 crop means that you need to multiply any focal length by 1.5 to find a 35mm equivalent, so a 24mm lens on Sony a6000 is basically a 36mm on a normal frame. That said I don't really get all this... And also, I guess I'm a little fuzzy on how much the larger sensor matters. (The one thing i do know is that at my noob-level, the a6000 is more than enough camera, and the best way to get better is for me to upgrade my knowledge and skills, not from upgrading my gear.)

Iso range - theoretically they both have an ISO range from 100 to 25,600, which, if I understand correctly, gives more of an ability to shoot in lower lights and/or with slower shutter speed, but I can't imagine actually using 25k ISO -- in all of the shots I've taken on A or S mode (where camera automatically adds ISO) I don't think I've seen anything that high.

Focusing mechanism - the a6000 has "Hybrid AF with 179-point focal plane phase-detection and 25 contrast detect points." I guess that's....good? I really don't know how to judge that. (Not listed on the a7.)

Shooting speed - here I'm a little confused. I know that the a6000 shoots up to 11 frames per second and the a7 up to 4 frames per second. So... the pricier model is actually slower? And does FPS have anything to do with focusing engine/specs? (My ignorance is vast!)

Now comparing my Tessa 16-70 lens (probably the nicest thing I own) to the a6000 kit lens:

The kit lens has a minimum focal length of 16 mm (24 equivalent on full-frame cameras) and maximum of 50 (75). The Zeiss has the same minimum, but can go up to 70 (105). Both have a maximum aperture of f4. Other than that.. honestly, I'm not sure exactly how to evaluate the specs of lenses. I know the Zeiss has "Minimum Focus Distance : 1.15 ft (0.35 m), Maximum Magnification ratio : 0.23x" but I don't really know what that means. (Couldn't find comparable stats on kit lens.)

Okay, enough of my blathering - that was mostly just helpful for me to actually write down. Thanks to anyone who bothered to read, and any insights are icing on the cake....

u/iamryfly · 1 pointr/FulfillmentByAmazon

The item is Sony DSC-QX10/B Smartphone Attachable 4.45-44.5mm Lens-Style Camera. I have also edited my original post to include the item there. I was able to pick this up from an online only retailer for $75/unit using a coupon so I bought two. I may return them to a brick & mortar store without a receipt and get store credit (which by the looks of it, is probably more than my FBA profit would have been). I know this is somewhat of a gray area, but I'm not sure if I will make the 30 day return window to the online retailer with Amazon taking a week or two to process the removal. I guess I could also sell them on Ebay, which is probably the more legitimate thing to do.

u/kylemhall · 1 pointr/M43

Is there any superzoom that will fit in this [case](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KINRICM
). I don't think this Tamron quite fits.

u/kuroyume_cl · 1 pointr/M43

If you really want to go for bottom dollar, you can get the 7Artisans 25mm f/1.8. It's a manual focus lens like the Canon would be, but it's a native mount and a focal length that would be more useful for your use.

u/banjonovice · 1 pointr/PanasonicG7

I'm speculating here, but you'd likely have a better experience with a newer-made manual focus lens than adapting one of the vintage screw mounts. Here's one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073F52N4W/

No AF, and probably less sharp than the Panny, but it's the same focal length that you want with practically the same max aperture.

u/sad-king-billy · 1 pointr/AnalogCommunity

Yeah, if I could afford a Fuji macro lens I'd definitely be using that. In the mean time, this'll do. There are some Mieke and Rokinon long macro lenses (like this one) but I'm not sure if those are worth the upgrade over what I have now.

u/Mister_Sasquatch · 1 pointr/photography

Looking for a zoom lens for A7rii. I've narrowed it down to:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL2870-28-70mm-F3-5-5-6-Interchangeable/dp/B00GTXHQ8Q

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL2470Z-Vario-Tessar-24-70mm-Lens/dp/B00FSB79FU
or
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SEL24240-3-5-6-3-Standard-Zoom-Cameras/dp/B00U29GNC8

I haven't been able to find comparison shots, but I know the third one looks nice even zoomed. But I saw the first one I linked described as "telescopic" which I'm sort of looking for. Any recs on these?

u/jenn2550 · 1 pointr/photography

Hey! I just bought a mirrorless camera (Olympus) and having a hard time finding a lens that I like for it. I primarily am using the lens for everyday life/pictures of my kid. He moves a lot and so I want a lower f-stop. I want autofocus. I really like the Fujifilm lens and can't seem to find something similar. Does anyone know if they have an adaptor from Fujifilm mirrorless (x-mount) to Olympus mirrorless (m-mount)?

https://www.amazon.com/Fujinon-XF-23mm-F1-4-R/dp/B00EZ8BEXK/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1493337204&sr=1-2&keywords=fujifilm+lens+23

u/tatarstas · 1 pointr/Ultralight

Larger sensor (and subsequently better image quality), faster autofocus, better controls. GM5 also has a good touchscreen and a viewfinder. Lenses are interchangeable, so if you decide that the kit lens coverage is not enough, you can get a very small telephoto. Buttons are more pronounced and can be easily used with gloves on.

u/mirion · 1 pointr/photography

I'm looking to spend more time shooting cityscapes, both at night and during the day. It seems like a lot of people are using lenses in the 10-20mm range for handling this sort of shooting. I'm using a Fuji X-T1 (APS-C) with 35mm right now.

The two lenses I'm looking at are the Fujinon 14mm f2.8 and the Fujinon 16mm f1.4 WR. Based on everything I've read, the 14mm is probably a better choice for this type of photography, except for one thing -- it's going to be a very wet winter where I am, so I believe that getting a WR lens would allow me to be out shooting much more often than I would otherwise be able to.

So questions:

  • Is the 16mm (24mm FF equivalent) going to be a good lens for cityscapes / night shots?
  • Is it even reasonable to attempt to get cityscape / night shots when it's raining?
  • Given all of the above, would I be better served ignoring the primes and getting the Fuji 10-24mm f4 WR, which is 15-36mm equivalent and has OIS? I know that I won't get as clean photos from a zoom as I would from a prime, but would the WR+zoom be the right compromise to focal length and rain concerns?
u/sf49 · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

Would this make more sense? Seems like a lens geared for more closeup photos.

u/thextianbay · 1 pointr/fujifilm

I'm not sure to be honest. But I have an inkling that the lack of MF has something to do with it along with the fact that it's made in China. If any other redditors can contribute to that, it'd be helpful.


But aside from the 35mm 1.7, they also make a 50mm f2 and a 28mm 2.8, all at the same price range!

u/14likd1 · 1 pointr/M43

How about the Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 It's got a very nice build quality and the lens has a very wide focal range. Making it a very versatile lens.

u/forg0t · 1 pointr/WatchURaffle

Also not sure if you saw the album I posted yesterday of my blue snowflake but check out this macro lens, it's MF only but 1.5:1 magnification and dirt cheap!!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KPK9GV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_az7QDbC0P7WDW

u/newerwins · 1 pointr/SonyAlpha

Besides the Sony 50 and 85 as mentioned, the Sony 28 2 is relatively inexpensive good performer too. Rokinon 35 2.8 is also an inexpensive lens. Haven't used this particular one, but it's an economical version of the Sony Zeiss 35 2.8 prime.

Used or gray market lenses are options too.

u/jollygreengiant · 1 pointr/fujix

I know this is a month old comment, but wanted say that I posted a review with images along with other reviewers on the Amazon page. Let me know if you have any specific questions or want me to do a test of some sort!

u/SolMarch · 1 pointr/M43

IMHO Oly's 45mm is the best native lens at that focal length and price range. [Panasonic's 42.5mm f/1.2](http://amzn.to/1r4Oqxc "Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.2") is a stop faster for better low-light and shallower DOF, but at over 4x the price of the Oly, it's more of a rental lens than a purchase for me.

u/TwoKoalasOneBrain · 1 pointr/M43

The release date was originally August 7 on Amazon.com, but it's been pushed back to August 16 :-(

Amazon link

u/mikegoesoutside · -1 pointsr/photography

A6300 is a great camera, but it isn't full-frame. If you are looking for something in the Sony realm, I would suggest the the Sony A7. It's $998 or about $800-850 used. For a little bit more, you can also get the 24-70mm kit lens, which is a great focal length for landscapes. As far as the macro lens, the Sony FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro G OSS is incredibly sharp. The Sony 30mm f/3.5 is a pretty good option too.

u/kimahri27 · -5 pointsr/Android

This is not a new idea. It's a really shitty implementation of an old one.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Smartphone-Attachable-4-45-44-5mm-Lens-Style/dp/B00EVIJWXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412887170&sr=8-1&keywords=qx10
$168. Buy it now and say FU to RE.

Not only does the RE not attach to a phone properly, it has no optical zoom and apparently zero image stabilization because the videos I've seen have been jittery as hell, HTC style. The sensor is only 1/2.3" which is basically the same size as the Xperia Z2/Z3 so you aren't getting a better photo. In fact, multiple sites have said how disappoinitng the image quality is, how its worse than most built in cameras in cell phones, how easy it is to blur photos even in daylight, how the wide lens can make things screwy, and how absolute crap the low light shots were. And the thing CANNOT be turned off. The QX10 I linked above has crappy battery life. What will this have?

And yet this piece of crap cost $200. Oh yea, cheap candy cane plastic.