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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM

81.8 Landscape Score
16-35mmf/22Canon EFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining L-series build quality with a constant f/4 aperture and a 4-stop image stabilizer, this 16-35mm zoom delivers sharp results from its 16-element optical design that includes three aspherical and two ED elements. The weather-sealed, 615g body accepts 77mm filters and offers a useful 0.23x maximum magnification for close-up wide-angle shots. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need a rugged, stabilized ultra-wide zoom for full-frame Canon EF bodies.

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Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports

76.8 Landscape Score
70-200mmf/2.8Canon EFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Dual HLA motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus and the OS2 algorithm provides 7.5 stops of stabilization, making this f/2.8 telephoto zoom exceptionally steady for handheld work. Its internal zoom mechanism and weather-sealed Sports-line build resist dust and moisture while minimizing focus breathing for consistent framing. This lens is best for sports and wildlife photographers using Sony E-mount who need reliable subject tracking and sharp results in challenging outdoor conditions.

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Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens
Price CA$1,849

Laowa 24mm f/14 Probe 24mm

54 Landscape Score
24mmf/40Canon EFWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 24mm f/14 probe lens stands out with its 1.3-foot waterproof barrel and built-in LED ring light, enabling 2:1 macro shots from a comfortable 1.5-foot distance. Its wide-angle perspective and f/14 to f/40 aperture range deliver greater depth of field than traditional telephoto macros, while the cine-mod gears suit precise video work. This lens is best for wildlife filmmakers and product photographers needing to place a camera inside tight, wet, or hard-to-reach spaces.

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DZOFILM

38.2 Landscape Score
12mmf/2.8PL, Canon EFIS
Why we recommend this

Its APO design with 15 elements in 10 groups delivers sharp, full-frame images with minimal chromatic aberration, while the T2.8 aperture and 8-inch close focus enable dramatic ultra-wide perspectives. The robust aluminum alloy build remains lightweight at 725g, and the 270° focus rotation provides precise, tactile manual control for deliberate composition. This lens is best for cinematographers needing a reliable, wide-angle prime for narrative work on PL or EF mount systems.

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Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

75.9 Landscape Score
150-600mmf/22Canon EFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A 2100g build with four FLD and two SLD elements delivers high rendering across the 150-600mm range, while the stepping motor AF and 4-stop stabilization ensure sharp results. The dual-action zoom with adjustable torque and weather sealing adds handling flexibility rarely found at this price point. This lens is best for wildlife and motorsports photographers who need L-mount reach without compromising on optical consistency.

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Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS lens
Price CA$1,800