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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8

88.6 Landscape Score
35mm f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2.8 aperture and built-in POWER O.I.S. stabilization make it a versatile, fast wide-angle zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The lens offers a practical 24-70mm full-frame equivalent focal range in a compact, 306g package, balancing performance with portability. It is best for photographers needing a reliable, all-purpose zoom for everyday shooting and stabilized video work.

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Price CA$1,148
Panasonic Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 lens

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Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens (Canon RF)

88.6 Landscape Score
28mm f/2.8 Canon RF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

This lens offers a compact f/2.8 wide-angle zoom with optical image stabilization, making it a lightweight choice for full-frame Canon RF cameras. Its leadscrew-type STM motor provides quiet and smooth autofocus, which is a significant asset for videographers. This lens is best for content creators and vloggers who need a stabilized, fast-aperture zoom for handheld shooting in tight spaces.

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Canon Canon RF 16-28mm f/2.8 IS STM Lens (Canon RF) lens
Price CA$1,440

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens

88.2 Landscape Score
28-400mm f/4 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

Its 28-400mm full-frame zoom range offers exceptional versatility in a single lens, covering wide-angle to super-telephoto focal lengths. The 5.5-stop VR image stabilization is a significant strength for handheld shooting, compensating for its variable f/4-8 aperture. This lens is best for photographers who need maximum focal length flexibility without changing lenses, particularly for landscapes, events, or wildlife where carrying multiple optics is impractical.

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Nikon Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens lens
Price CA$1,349

Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary Lens

80.1 Landscape Score
16-300mm f/3.5 Sony E IS
Why we recommend this

This lens stands out with its massive 24-450mm equivalent zoom range, a 1:2 macro magnification, and a high-speed HLA autofocus motor. Its all-in-one design offers significant versatility for a single lens, covering wide-angle to super-telephoto photography. It is best for photographers who need one lens for everything from landscapes to close-up details and want to avoid changing lenses on an APS-C camera.

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