Best Lenses under CA$700 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

73.6 Landscape Score
28mm f/3.5 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

Its 18-42mm full-frame equivalent ultra-wide zoom range and built-in power zoom with 11-speed adjustment make it ideal for smooth video work. The compact 204g design and VR stabilization provide excellent handheld versatility for travel and run-and-gun shooting. This lens is best for content creators and vloggers on Nikon Z DX cameras who need a lightweight, versatile wide-angle with precise zoom control for video.

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Price CA$462
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens

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Nikon Meike 35mm F1.8 Pro Wide Angle Auto Focus STM Full Frame High Resolution

56.8 Landscape Score
35mm f/1.8 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.8 aperture and STM motor provide fast, quiet autofocus for both stills and video, supported by a robust optical design with three ED elements. The lens offers a versatile 35mm focal length, ideal for street photography and environmental portraits, with a Type-C port for convenient firmware updates. This lens is best for Nikon Z-mount shooters needing a capable, affordable prime for everyday photography and run-and-gun video work.

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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

77.4 Landscape Score
16-50mm f/2.8 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2.8 aperture and 4.5-stop vibration reduction provide reliable performance in low light and for handheld video. The lens is notably compact and lightweight at 329g, making it a practical everyday zoom for Nikon Z DX cameras. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and vloggers on APS-C bodies who need a versatile, stabilized standard zoom without the bulk.

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Nikon Meike 24mm F1.4 AF Ultra Wide Angle Large Aperture Auto Focus STM Full Frame

49.9 Landscape Score
24mm f/1.4 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and STM motor provide a bright, fast, and quiet focusing experience ideal for low-light and video work. The optical design, featuring three ED and three aspherical elements, promises high sharpness and controlled aberrations for its class. This lens is best for Nikon Z shooters prioritizing astrophotography or environmental portraits where a wide, bright prime is essential.

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Best Lenses under CA$2,000 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8

87.6 Landscape Score
17-28mm f/2.8 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/2.8 aperture and internal zoom design provide a compact, 451g build that maintains consistent performance for Nikon Z-mount full-frame cameras. The stepping motor AF system ensures quiet and smooth autofocus, which is ideal for video work. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and vloggers who need a reliable, wide-angle zoom in a portable package.

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Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II

17.5 Landscape Score
58mm f/1.5 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

Its standout f/1.5 aperture and 14-blade diaphragm produce exceptionally smooth, creamy bokeh for portraiture. The substantial 1361g all-metal build offers a premium, tactile manual focus experience. This lens is best for portrait photographers and cinematographers who prioritize unique, character-rich rendering over autofocus convenience.

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Best Lenses under CA$3,500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Zoom

87 Landscape Score
14-24mm f/2.8 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/2.8 constant aperture and compact 649g design make it a remarkably portable ultra-wide zoom for a professional lens. The optics deliver outstanding sharpness and resolution across the entire frame, supported by a weatherproof build. This lens is best for landscape, architecture, and astrophotography shooters who need a reliable, high-performance wide-angle on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras.

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Nikon Blazar

31.5 Landscape Score
32mm Interchangeable Mount with Included Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

Its 1.33x anamorphic squeeze and unique ability to switch between horizontal and vertical capture with a button press deliver signature oval bokeh and silver flares. The 286g ultracompact design and 0.8 mod gearing for focus control make it highly portable and easy to operate. This lens is best for independent filmmakers and content creators needing a lightweight, versatile anamorphic look for both widescreen and vertical video formats.

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Premium Lenses for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II

99.9 Landscape Score
24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its internal zoom mechanism, a first for a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens, provides a robust and balanced build that is also 16% lighter than its predecessor. The constant f/2.8 aperture and upgraded weather-sealing make it a highly reliable and versatile standard zoom for demanding conditions. This lens is best for professional photographers and videographers who require a durable, high-performance workhorse lens for events, portraits, and commercial work.

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Nikon Simmod APSARA LUMIERE T1.4 Super Speed 4

43.8 Landscape Score
24mm Interchangeable Mount with Included Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

Its T1.4 maximum aperture and 12-blade iris enable an ultra-shallow depth of field and a painterly look with organic rendering, controlled flares, and subtle highlight blooms. The lens features a 270° focus rotation with 0.8 MOD gears and a soft, low-profile focus mark light, making it a purpose-built cine lens. This lens is best for cinematographers and video shooters prioritizing a specific, vintage-inspired aesthetic with modern build quality over autofocus and stabilization.

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