446 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (79%).
r/VintageLenses Traffic & Engagement r/VintageLenses Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/VintageLenses Most Active Times When r/VintageLenses Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/VintageLenses Flair Performance r/VintageLenses Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | 247 (55.4%) | 21 |
| Question | 71 (15.9%) | 6 |
| Help needed | 42 (9.4%) | 4 |
| Video | 21 (4.7%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 17 (3.8%) | 12 |
| G. A. S. | 16 (3.6%) | 21 |
| Repair | 11 (2.5%) | 3 |
| Modified/Rehoused | 10 (2.2%) | 58 |
| Other | 6 (1.3%) | 15 |
| RAW | 5 (1.1%) | 23 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/VintageLenses Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/VintageLenses
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| lens | 86 (19.3%) | 15 | 8 |
| canon | 63 (14.1%) | 18 | 4 |
| 50mm | 51 (11.4%) | 15 | 3 |
| sony | 51 (11.4%) | 29 | 4 |
| helios | 38 (8.5%) | 21 | 6 |
| mount | 32 (7.2%) | 5 | 6 |
| pentax | 27 (6.0%) | 11 | 3 |
| vintage | 24 (5.4%) | 15 | 8 |
| zeiss | 24 (5.4%) | 28 | 4 |
| lenses | 23 (5.2%) | 10 | 12 |
r/VintageLenses Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/VintageLenses
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 7 | 3 |
r/VintageLenses Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/VintageLenses
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Leotax Leonon 5cm ƒ/2 [Sony a7II]
Canon 60mm F0.7 X-Ray (adapt FF)
Extreme macro photography using a Frankenstein lens
Leotax Leonon 5cm ƒ/2 [Sony a7II]
Contax Zeiss 50 Planar 1.4 on the A7V
Leotax Leonon 5cm ƒ/2 [Sony a7II]
Cornflowers [Philips 100 1.5 / A7]
Homemade speedbooster
Meopta Meostigmat 1,3/50 - 16mm projector lens on Sony a7
Vintage Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Tevidon 50mm f1.8 lens adapted to a Nikon Z50ii
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leotax Leonon 5cm ƒ/2 [Sony a7II] | 283 | 14 | image | Aug 2 |
| Canon 60mm F0.7 X-Ray (adapt FF) | 202 | 55 | image | Aug 21 |
| Extreme macro photography using a Frankenstein lens | 172 | 19 | image | Aug 9 |
| Leotax Leonon 5cm ƒ/2 [Sony a7II] | 156 | 10 | image | Aug 10 |
| Contax Zeiss 50 Planar 1.4 on the A7V | 151 | 6 | image | Aug 23 |
| Leotax Leonon 5cm ƒ/2 [Sony a7II] | 141 | 11 | image | Aug 4 |
| Cornflowers [Philips 100 1.5 / A7] | 128 | 0 | image | Aug 26 |
| Homemade speedbooster | 123 | 40 | image | Aug 3 |
| Meopta Meostigmat 1,3/50 - 16mm projector lens on Sony a7 | 122 | 6 | image | Aug 24 |
| Vintage Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Tevidon 50mm f1.8 lens adapted to a Nikon Z50ii | 118 | 10 | image | Aug 22 |
r/VintageLenses Audience Overlap r/VintageLenses Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/VintageLenses FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/VintageLenses
What's the best time to post on r/VintageLenses?
Based on posting volume, r/VintageLenses is most active on Fridays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/VintageLenses?
r/VintageLenses averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/VintageLenses get?
Posts on r/VintageLenses average about 16 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/VintageLenses get most?
On r/VintageLenses, most posts are image posts (79%)