Best Lenses under €500 for landscape

Best Pick

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

94.7 Landscape Score
24-105mmf/22Canon RFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture across its 24-105mm range and a 5-stop Image Stabilizer make this a dependable workhorse for handheld shooting in varied light. Its Nano USM motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus, complemented by a customizable control ring and weather-sealed L-series build quality. This lens is best for landscape and travel photographers who need a single, versatile zoom with strong 95.5/100-rated performance in the field.

View Details & Prices

Great Alternatives

These options also score highly and may better suit your specific needs

7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm

44.5 Landscape Score
35mmf/16Canon RFWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

Its f/0.95 maximum aperture and 12-blade diaphragm produce extremely shallow depth of field and smooth bokeh, enabling handheld shooting in very low light. The all-metal, weather-sealed build weighs just 369g and focuses down to 0.37m, offering a durable yet portable package with a classic 50mm-equivalent field of view. This lens is best for APS-C mirrorless photographers who prioritize creative bokeh and compact manual focus control over clinical sharpness.

View Details & Prices

BM Premium 420mm Lens 420-800mm

42.1 Landscape Score
420-1600mmf/8.3Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this ▼

Its extreme 420-1600mm zoom range, extendable to 1600mm with the included 2X teleconverter, provides reach unmatched by standard telephotos for Sony A-mount DSLRs. The constant f/8.3 aperture and multi-coated optics aim for clarity at extreme distances in a relatively lightweight 980g body. This lens is best for budget-conscious Sony A-mount users experimenting with very distant wildlife or static celestial subjects, where manual focus and a tripod are practical.

View Details & Prices

Retropia Canon RF-Mount Compatible 32mm

36 Landscape Score
32mmf/11Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this ▼

The 32mm f/11 fixed aperture and 50g weight make this repurposed disposable camera lens a pocketable, eco-friendly option for Canon RF-mount shooters. Its manual focus and soft blur effect deliver instant retro-style photos and videos without editing, while the repurposed construction reduces waste. Best for content creators who want a nostalgic film look on mirrorless cameras for spontaneous, on-the-go shooting.

View Details & Prices

7Artisans Photoelectric 10mm f/2.8 Mark II 10mm

43.3 Landscape Score
10mmf/16Canon RF
Why we recommend this ▼

Its 185° full-frame fisheye perspective and f/2.8 aperture deliver an extreme, immersive field of view unavailable from rectilinear lenses. The all-metal build and glow-in-the-dark depth of field markings add practical, tactile value for precise manual focus adjustments in low light. This lens is best for astrophotographers and architectural shooters on Nikon Z systems who need an affordable, specialized ultra-wide perspective.

View Details & Prices

7Artisans Hope Series 16mm T2.1 16mm

36.6 Landscape Score
16mmCanon RFIS
Why we recommend this ▼

The 16mm T2.1 wide-angle cine prime captures T2.1 light with a 260° focus throw and suppressed breathing, enabling precise manual control on S35 sensors. Its newly designed optics and coatings render vivid, filmic texture with smooth falloff, all within a solid 998g housing that feels purpose-built for rigs. This lens suits budget-conscious filmmakers on Canon RF-mount cameras like the RED Komodo or C70 who need a wide, characterful lens for narrative shoots.

View Details & Prices

ZLY Technology KD-8518C 85mm

30.1 Landscape Score
85mmf/85Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this ▼

The 85mm f/1.8 prime lens features a fully manual focus design with 6 rounded aperture blades and an internal focus mechanism, delivering precise control and smooth bokeh. Its hybrid aspherical element and ultra multi-coating reduce aberrations and glare, while the 448g weight makes it a portable option for Nikon F-mount DSLRs. This lens suits photographers who prioritize hands-on shooting and want an affordable, lightweight telephoto for macro or creative portrait work, though it lacks weather sealing and electronic contacts.

View Details & Prices

Best Lenses under €900 for landscape

Best Pick

Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

73.2 Landscape Score
15-30mmf/32Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

Combining a 390g weight with 5-stop optical stabilization and STM autofocus, the 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 offers a uniquely portable full-frame ultra-wide zoom. It also delivers 1:2 macro magnification at a 130mm minimum focus distance, unusual in its class. Best for vloggers and real estate photographers needing a lightweight lens that excels at both wide-angle scenes and detailed close-ups.

View Details & Prices

Great Alternatives

These options also score highly and may better suit your specific needs

Sigma Contemporary 23mm f/1.4 DC DN 23mm

63.4 Landscape Score
23mmf/16Canon RFWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

The f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers strong low-light performance and sharp resolution across the APS-C frame from a compact 340g, weather-sealed body. A 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 251mm minimum focus distance provide versatile close-up capability uncommon for a wide 35mm-equivalent prime. This lens is best for Sony E-mount photographers who need a fast, everyday 35mm field of view and want to capture detailed close-ups without switching to a dedicated macro lens.

View Details & Prices

Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm

42.2 Landscape Score
50mmT16Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this ▼

At just 465g, the carbon fiber build makes this the lightest full-frame 1.6x anamorphic, delivering a 2.4:1 or wider 2.8:1 aspect ratio with a T2.9 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm for oval bokeh. Its compact size mounts on gimbals and FPV drones for unique overhead perspectives, and optional blue or natural flare coatings add stylistic control. This manual-focus lens suits solo filmmakers and drone operators prioritizing a portable, cinematic look without heavy rigging.

View Details & Prices

Best Lenses under €1,500 for landscape

Best Pick

Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

69.2 Landscape Score
24-240mm22-36Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

A 24-240mm 10x zoom with 5-stop stabilization and Nano USM autofocus delivers full-frame versatility in a travel-ready 750g package. Smooth, quiet AF handles both photo sequences and professional-looking video focus pulls, while the lockable zoom ring adds handling security across the range. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid EOS R shooters who need a single lightweight optic for wide landscapes, portraits, and distant action.

View Details & Prices

Best Lenses under €2,500 for landscape

Best Pick

Canon RF14-35mm F4L IS USM 14-35mm

92.6 Landscape Score
14-35mmf/22Canon RFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining an ultra-wide 14mm field of view with a constant f/4 aperture and 5.5-stop optical stabilization, this lens stands out for its compact 544g build and advanced optics with SWC and ASC coatings. Its 0.38x maximum magnification at 35mm enables dramatic close-focusing perspectives, while the Nano USM motor delivers silent, smooth autofocus for video. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need a weather-sealed, portable zoom for walkaround shooting.

View Details & Prices

Great Alternatives

These options also score highly and may better suit your specific needs

Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 35mm

50.9 Landscape Score
35mmf/16Canon RFWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

Its Distagon optical design with 5 ED elements and ZEISS T* coating delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast across the full-frame sensor, even wide open at f/1.4. The all-metal, weather-sealed build is compact at 698g and features a de-clickable aperture ring for smooth, silent iris control during video work. This lens is best for deliberate stills photographers and filmmakers who prioritize precise manual focus and robust mechanical construction over autofocus speed.

View Details & Prices

No Lenses found in this category. See our top picks under €2,500