Best Lenses under €500 for landscape

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Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN

73.1 Landscape Score
16mm f/1.4 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its large f/1.4 aperture delivers superb low-light performance and a shallow depth of field, while its compact 404g build makes it highly portable for a lens of this speed. It fully accommodates Sony's Fast Hybrid AF system, ensuring reliable autofocus for both stills and video. This lens is best for Sony E-mount shooters needing a fast, wide prime for environmental portraits or handheld vlogging in challenging light.

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Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN

55.3 Landscape Score
35mm f/1.4 Sony E
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 aperture and complex optical formula with SLD, FLD, and aspherical elements deliver exceptional sharpness and bokeh. The robust build and premium coatings provide reliable performance for demanding use. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize optical quality over portability for their Sony full-frame cameras.

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Best Lenses under €900 for landscape

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

80.7 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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Best Lenses under €1,500 for landscape

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Sigma Art 85mm f/1.4 DG DN

68 Landscape Score
85mm f/1.4 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers exceptional background blur and low-light performance, ideal for isolating subjects. The lens is built with a complex 15-element optical formula designed to minimize aberrations and produce sharp, high-contrast images. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize creamy bokeh and optical clarity over portability or weather sealing.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for landscape

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Sigma Art 28-105mm f/2.8 DG DN

62.2 Landscape Score
28-105mm f/2.8 Sony E
Why we recommend this

Its f/2.8 constant aperture and HLA autofocus system deliver fast, sharp performance across its 28-105mm zoom range, which is unusually versatile for a lens of this speed. The robust Art-series build quality and a close 15.8-inch minimum focus distance add significant utility for creative work. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and portrait photographers who need a single, fast zoom for both environmental scenes and tighter compositions without sacrificing aperture.

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