Best Lenses under €500 for landscape

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Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG 135mm

55.7 Landscape Score
135mmf/1.4Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.8 aperture and specialized FLD/SLD glass elements deliver exceptional sharpness and subject isolation, making it a standout portrait lens. Its Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus, while the durable brass bayonet mount and TSC material ensure long-term reliability. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need uncompromising optical performance and smooth bokeh in a full-frame E-mount system.

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Best Lenses under €900 for landscape

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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN

81.3 Landscape Score
18-50mmf/2.8Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 18-50mm zoom range is packed into a weather-sealed body weighing just 290g, making it exceptionally portable for APS-C mirrorless systems. Its stepping motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus and the 4.8-inch minimum focus distance enables 1:2.8 magnification macro-style close-ups. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who need a lightweight, versatile standard zoom without sacrificing low-light capability.

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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM 28mm

46.3 Landscape Score
28mmf/1.4Sony E
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 maximum aperture and an optical design with three aspherical and five SLD/FLD elements deliver exceptional sharpness and contrast control for low-light scenes. Its weather-sealed, robust build and Super Multi-Layer Coating ensure reliable, flare-resistant performance in demanding conditions. This lens is best for professional landscape and street photographers needing a fast, wide-angle prime with uncompromising optical clarity.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for landscape

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

99.8 Landscape Score
16-300mm22-45Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS is the world's first 18.8x zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, delivering a 24-450mm equivalent focal range with a variable f/3.5-6.7 aperture in a weather-sealed, 615g body. It also features 1:2 macro magnification at 70mm, 6-stop OS2 stabilization, and a fast, quiet HLA autofocus motor. This lens is ideal for macro photographers on Fujifilm X who need a single optic for wide-angle landscapes and detailed close-up work.

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Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN 50mm

54.9 Landscape Score
50mmf/16Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 745g, this is the lightest f/1.2 autofocus 50mm in its class, using dual High-Response Linear Actuator motors for fast, quiet focus. Its 13-blade diaphragm and four aspherical elements deliver smooth bokeh with high contrast, aided by a dust- and splash-resistant build. This lens is best for portrait and wedding photographers who need extreme subject isolation in a portable, weather-sealed package.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for landscape

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Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG

49.5 Landscape Score
135mmf/16Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with FLD and aspherical elements delivers exceptional subject separation and suppresses chromatic aberration for crisp, high-resolution rendering. Its HLA-driven autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focusing, while the 13-blade diaphragm creates smooth, circular bokeh that enhances portrait backgrounds. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and edge-to-edge sharpness in a weather-sealed, premium build.

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