Best Lenses under ₹45,000 for travel

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Sony E 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Zoom

73 Travel Score
55-210mm f/4.5 Sony E-Mount IS
Why we recommend this

Its Optical Steady Shot stabilization and internal focusing make it a quiet, stable choice for handheld video capture, especially in its 82-315mm equivalent range. The lens is also relatively lightweight at 346g, enhancing its portability for a telephoto zoom. This lens is best for APS-C camera users who need a budget-friendly, stabilized zoom for casual wildlife photography or capturing distant action in good light.

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Sony FE SEL28F20 28mm F2 Full-frame Wide Angle

70.8 Travel Score
28mm f/2 Sony E (Full-Frame) Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its compact 200g build and f/2 aperture make it a highly portable, bright wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame cameras. The lens incorporates aspherical and ED elements for sharpness and uses a fast linear actuator for quiet, responsive autofocus. This lens is best for travel and street photographers who need a lightweight, weather-sealed optic for everyday carry.

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Sony VCLECF2 10-13mm f/2.8-22 Fisheye

62.9 Travel Score
10-13mm f/2 Sony E
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2 aperture provides excellent low-light performance for a fisheye lens, paired with a lightweight 295g build. This lens offers a unique, adaptable fisheye perspective that changes focal length based on the attached converter lens. It's best for budget-conscious Sony Alpha shooters seeking creative, exaggerated distortion effects for urban or experimental photography.

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Best Lenses under ₹85,000 for travel

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Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

61.3 Travel Score
85mm f/1.8 Sony E-Mount (Full-Frame) Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 85mm f/1.8 aperture excels at creating a sharp subject with a soft, blurred background for classic portraiture. This lens is a strong budget-friendly option, often including a lens hood and cap in the package. It is best for portrait photographers seeking a lightweight, fast prime lens without the premium cost of an f/1.4 model.

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Best Lenses under ₹130,000 for travel

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Sony 20mm F1.4 Art DG HSM for E

26.8 Travel Score
20mm f/1.4 Sony E, Sony FE
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture at a 20mm focal length is a unique combination, offering exceptional light gathering for a wide-angle prime lens. As part of Sigma's Art series, it employs high-grade FLD, SLD, and aspherical glass elements for sharp, corrected image quality. This lens is best for astrophotographers and landscape shooters who require both a wide field of view and very fast aperture performance in low light.

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Best Lenses under ₹210,000 for travel

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Sony G Master FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom

78.3 Travel Score
16-35mm f/2.8 Sony E-Mount IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

This lens stands out with its constant f/2.8 aperture and advanced optics, including three aspherical and two XA elements for exceptional sharpness. Its robust G Master build and nano AR coating ensure high contrast and durability for demanding use. It is best for Sony full-frame photographers needing a versatile, high-performance wide-angle zoom for landscapes, events, and environmental portraits.

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Sony G E 15mm f/1.4

63.9 Travel Score
15mm f/1.4 Sony E
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and 22.5mm full-frame equivalent focal length make it exceptionally fast and wide for an APS-C prime. The lens is remarkably compact at 218g, and its optical design uses Super ED and aspherical elements for high sharpness. This lens is best for street photographers who need a fast, lightweight prime for low-light and environmental shooting.

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