Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for low light dslr lens.
If you're taking pictures in low light, you need a lens that can focus on subjects that are dimly lit or even dark. Browse the top-ranked list of low light DSLR lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
EF70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM Optical Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - White
Model: 3044C002SKU: 6258156Top comment"Great lens. Very versatile in low light conditions and outside in bright sunlight....Amazing photos from distance in low light conditions...Great Lens, but Expensive"
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Get ultra-fast stills from this Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. It gets you closer to the action with its short minimum focusing range, and image stabilization delivers exactly the right shake reduction so that you get super-sharp images. This Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens has an ultra-quiet motor so that you can use it to shoot videos.Top comment"Great lens. Very versatile in low light conditions and outside in bright sunlight....Amazing photos from distance in low light conditions...Great Lens, but Expensive"
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Get ultra-fast stills from this Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. It gets you closer to the action with its short minimum focusing range, and image stabilization delivers exactly the right shake reduction so that you get super-sharp images. This Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens has an ultra-quiet motor so that you can use it to shoot videos.See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom LensesEF50mm F1.4 USM Standard Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 2515A003SKU: 9979969Top comment"Good Len for low light conditions...Great Lens with good apperture ideal for low light conditions...Great for low light!...This lens is great for low light settings. Crisp and clear portraits. "
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard Lens: This Canon 50mm lens has an unusually large maximum aperture so you can get detailed pictures even in low light without needing a flash. It's excellent for basic portraits and scenic shots, especially at night.Top comment"Good Len for low light conditions...Great Lens with good apperture ideal for low light conditions...Great for low light!...This lens is great for low light settings. Crisp and clear portraits. "
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Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard Lens: This Canon 50mm lens has an unusually large maximum aperture so you can get detailed pictures even in low light without needing a flash. It's excellent for basic portraits and scenic shots, especially at night.See all DSLR Prime LensesTamron - SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR cameras - black
Model: AFA032N700SKU: 6031804Top comment"This is an amazing lens. I shoot low light. The VC (Vibration Control) allows me to hand hold shots that I would have previously needed a tripod to shoot. ...The photos are super sharp..even in low light."
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Enjoy outstanding image quality when you mount this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens on your compatible Nikon camera. Enhanced with Tamron’s proprietary anti-reflective eBAND coating system, this zoom lens captures clear shots in bright light. Enjoy handheld functionality with this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens, which incorporates sophisticated vibration compensation technology for shake-free images, even in low light.Top comment"This is an amazing lens. I shoot low light. The VC (Vibration Control) allows me to hand hold shots that I would have previously needed a tripod to shoot. ...The photos are super sharp..even in low light."
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Enjoy outstanding image quality when you mount this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens on your compatible Nikon camera. Enhanced with Tamron’s proprietary anti-reflective eBAND coating system, this zoom lens captures clear shots in bright light. Enjoy handheld functionality with this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens, which incorporates sophisticated vibration compensation technology for shake-free images, even in low light.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesEF11-24mm F4L USM Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 9520B002SKU: 3780056Top comment"Not good for low light...I tried to photograph the Milky Way with this lens and had no luck, for the price it should be able to shoot in low light....Not good in low light...I would think for the price, this lens should be able to handle low light."
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This Canon EF 9520B002 wide angle zoom lens features an 11-24mm focal length, f/22 minimum aperture and f/4 maximum aperture, so you can easily capture clear photos using your compatible Canon camera.Top comment"Not good for low light...I tried to photograph the Milky Way with this lens and had no luck, for the price it should be able to shoot in low light....Not good in low light...I would think for the price, this lens should be able to handle low light."
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This Canon EF 9520B002 wide angle zoom lens features an 11-24mm focal length, f/22 minimum aperture and f/4 maximum aperture, so you can easily capture clear photos using your compatible Canon camera.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesEF-M22mm F2 STM Standard Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 5985B002SKU: 6499937Top comment"Great low light lens...The low F stop of 2.0 makes low light conditon shots pretty clear. ...Amazing lens...Amazing lens with great low light performance, and a great price."
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Capture high-quality shots with your Canon EOS M DSLR camera using this Canon 5985B002 EF-M lens that features an f/2 aperture for stunning image capture, even in low-light conditions. The stepping motor offers smooth and quiet continuous autofocus.Top comment"Great low light lens...The low F stop of 2.0 makes low light conditon shots pretty clear. ...Amazing lens...Amazing lens with great low light performance, and a great price."
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Capture high-quality shots with your Canon EOS M DSLR camera using this Canon 5985B002 EF-M lens that features an f/2 aperture for stunning image capture, even in low-light conditions. The stepping motor offers smooth and quiet continuous autofocus.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesTamron - SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR cameras - black
Model: AFA032C700SKU: 6031800Top comment"great lens...Love the lens....use it for sports. Great sharp images and great in low lighting in a gym too....Holy mother of pearl!!! This lens is a game changer!! If your looking for a crisp lens with a large aperture for inside or low light situations, or for outdoor landscape or family photography.. look no further! "
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Expand your photography skills with this advanced Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens. Made to fit Canon cameras with an EF mount system, this lens provides mid-range zoom functionality and uses Tamron’s unique eBAND coating technique for optimal image quality. Built-in vibration compensation technology helps you get a great shot every time with this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens.Top comment"great lens...Love the lens....use it for sports. Great sharp images and great in low lighting in a gym too....Holy mother of pearl!!! This lens is a game changer!! If your looking for a crisp lens with a large aperture for inside or low light situations, or for outdoor landscape or family photography.. look no further! "
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Expand your photography skills with this advanced Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens. Made to fit Canon cameras with an EF mount system, this lens provides mid-range zoom functionality and uses Tamron’s unique eBAND coating technique for optimal image quality. Built-in vibration compensation technology helps you get a great shot every time with this Tamron 24-70mm zoom lens.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesEF35mm F2 IS USM Wide-Angle Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 5178B002SKU: 7089386Top comment"Sharp and excellent in low light....Sharp and excellent in low light. Good feel and quality to the build....This lens is perfect for FX or DX cameras. It's small and light and works great in low light."
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Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Wide-Angle Lens: Take in the wider view with a Canon EF wide-angle lens built for everyday use. The specially-coated aspherical lens delivers exceptionally sharp, distortion-free images. Optical image stabilization improves picture quality for low-light shooting and close focusing.Top comment"Sharp and excellent in low light....Sharp and excellent in low light. Good feel and quality to the build....This lens is perfect for FX or DX cameras. It's small and light and works great in low light."
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Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM Wide-Angle Lens: Take in the wider view with a Canon EF wide-angle lens built for everyday use. The specially-coated aspherical lens delivers exceptionally sharp, distortion-free images. Optical image stabilization improves picture quality for low-light shooting and close focusing.See all DSLR Prime LensesEF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM Zoom Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 0573C002SKU: 5578531Top comment"excellent landscape photography lens...top of the line among canon l series lens, very fast aperture available for low light situations...nice wide angle and pretty good in low light situations.. my go to all purpose lens for photos and video"
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Zoom Lens:Take photos that are clearer and sharper than ever before with this Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 lens. Aspherical lens elements ensure less distortion in the corners of the image without affecting the centers, and a continuous f/2.8 aperture means this lens is fast. Rapid autofocus ensures this full-frame Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 lens quickly locks onto your subject.Top comment"excellent landscape photography lens...top of the line among canon l series lens, very fast aperture available for low light situations...nice wide angle and pretty good in low light situations.. my go to all purpose lens for photos and video"
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Zoom Lens:Take photos that are clearer and sharper than ever before with this Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 lens. Aspherical lens elements ensure less distortion in the corners of the image without affecting the centers, and a continuous f/2.8 aperture means this lens is fast. Rapid autofocus ensures this full-frame Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 lens quickly locks onto your subject.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesEF16-35mm F4L IS USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 9518B002SKU: 6405144Top comment"Great lens...I used these lens to take images of the northern lights (aurora boreal) and performed excellent in low light, bad wether and low temperatures....Fantastic lens...Great sharp lens for interior and landscape shots.Image stabilization keeps things sharp in low light."
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With a dust- and water-resistant design, this Canon L-Series 9518B002 zoom lens lets you capture stunning shots in a wide range of conditions using your compatible Canon EOS SLR camera. The optical image stabilizer enables you to take blur-free images.Top comment"Great lens...I used these lens to take images of the northern lights (aurora boreal) and performed excellent in low light, bad wether and low temperatures....Fantastic lens...Great sharp lens for interior and landscape shots.Image stabilization keeps things sharp in low light."
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With a dust- and water-resistant design, this Canon L-Series 9518B002 zoom lens lets you capture stunning shots in a wide range of conditions using your compatible Canon EOS SLR camera. The optical image stabilizer enables you to take blur-free images.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom LensesEF-S10-22mm F3.5-4.5 USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens for Canon EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 9518A002SKU: 7170116Top comment"Very nice wide angle lens...Just a bit expensive, and it would be nice if it had a bigger aperture for low light settings...Perfect for me. Works well in low light."
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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Get the whole picture with this ultra-wide zoom lens that allows you to fit more of the shot into the frame without backing away from your subject. This Canon EF-S lens is ideal for architectural photos, landscapes, panoramic views and wide shots in enclosed spaces. The lightweight and compact body is comfortably designed for handheld shooting.Top comment"Very nice wide angle lens...Just a bit expensive, and it would be nice if it had a bigger aperture for low light settings...Perfect for me. Works well in low light."
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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens: Get the whole picture with this ultra-wide zoom lens that allows you to fit more of the shot into the frame without backing away from your subject. This Canon EF-S lens is ideal for architectural photos, landscapes, panoramic views and wide shots in enclosed spaces. The lightweight and compact body is comfortably designed for handheld shooting.See all DSLR Short-Range Zoom Lenses