Best Lenses under €500 for travel

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Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is STM

83.3 Travel Score
18-55mm f/3.5 Canon EF-S IS
Why we recommend this

Its STM motor provides smooth and quiet continuous autofocus for video, while its Optical Image Stabilizer offers up to four stops of shake correction. This compact and lightweight lens is a versatile standard zoom for Canon's APS-C cameras, featuring a useful 0.25m minimum focusing distance across its entire zoom range. It's best for travel photographers and videographers who need a stabilized, all-purpose kit lens for run-and-gun shooting.

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Best Lenses under €900 for travel

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Canon EF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

71.2 Travel Score
18-135mm f/3.5 Canon EF-S IS
Why we recommend this

This lens offers a versatile 18-135mm zoom range, equivalent to 28.8-216mm on APS-C cameras, making it a practical all-in-one option for travel and general photography. Its inclusion of a UD and an aspherical element helps control aberrations for improved image quality across its focal range. It is best for Canon APS-C camera owners seeking a single, lightweight walk-around lens for everyday shooting and travel.

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Canon L 8806A002 EF 17-40mm USM Ultra-Wide

59.2 Travel Score
17-40mm f/4 Canon EF
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/4 aperture and inclusion of a Super UD and three aspherical elements deliver sharp, controlled images across its ultra-wide to standard zoom range. This L-series lens provides robust build quality and reliable autofocus at a notably accessible price point for its class. It is best for Canon full-frame photographers seeking a durable, versatile wide-angle zoom for landscape and architectural work without requiring image stabilization.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for travel

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Canon L EF 100mm Macro IS USM

63.2 Travel Score
100mm f/2.8 Canon EF IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 1:1 magnification and built-in Hybrid Image Stabilization make it a top choice for capturing fine details. The inclusion of an Ultra-Low Dispersion element and Super Spectra Coating ensures sharp, color-accurate images with minimal aberrations. This lens is best for photographers specializing in close-up product shots or detailed nature macro work.

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