Best Lenses under €500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

82.7 Landscape Score
10-20mm f/4.5 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this

Its standout feature is a versatile 10-20mm focal range paired with built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) stabilization for handheld shooting. It offers a lightweight and compact design, making it a practical and portable wide-angle option for Nikon DX-format DSLRs. This lens is best for amateur photographers and hobbyists looking for an affordable, stabilized ultra-wide zoom for travel and general landscape photography.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8

68.1 Landscape Score
28mm f/2.8 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

Its compact 156g build and f/2.8 aperture make it a highly portable prime lens for Nikon Z full-frame cameras. The inclusion of two aspherical elements and a Super Integrated Coating helps control aberrations and flare for sharp images. This lens is best for street photographers and casual shooters prioritizing a lightweight, everyday carry over extreme optical performance for landscapes.

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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 €900 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED

79.4 Landscape Score
20mm f/1.8 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.8 maximum aperture and inclusion of two ED and two aspherical elements deliver sharp, low-light performance with minimal aberrations. The relatively lightweight 355g build and Nano Crystal Coatings enhance handling and reduce flare for a versatile prime. This lens is best for landscape and architectural photographers needing a wide, fast prime for Nikon F-mount full-frame cameras.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

63.5 Landscape Score
200-500mm f/5.6 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this

Its 500mm focal length and f/5.6 maximum aperture provide significant reach for a relatively compact super-telephoto lens, aided by its built-in Vibration Reduction system. The inclusion of three Extra-Low Dispersion elements and a Super Integrated Coating helps control chromatic aberration and flare for improved image quality. This lens is best for wildlife photographers needing an affordable, long-reach zoom for capturing distant subjects.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR

97.4 Landscape Score
22-70mm f/2.8 Nikon F IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2.8 aperture and Vibration Reduction system provide excellent low-light performance and sharpness for a versatile zoom. The inclusion of specialized elements like ED and HRI glass, along with Nano Crystal Coatings, effectively controls aberrations and flare. This lens is best for event photographers and videographers who need a reliable, high-performance standard zoom in varied lighting conditions.

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