Best Lenses under €500 for landscape

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

75.7 Landscape Score
10-20mmf/29Nikon FIS
Why we recommend this

The 10-20mm focal length paired with optical VR and a mere 232g body lets you capture stable ultrawide vistas handheld on APS-C cameras. Its AF-P stepper motor delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus, while the three aspherical elements and Super Integrated Coating control aberrations without extra bulk. Best suited for Nikon DX DSLR users seeking a cost-effective, travel-ready lens for landscapes, architecture, and casual video.

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Best Lenses under €900 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

75 Landscape Score
24-70mmf/22Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/2.8 aperture and internal zoom mechanism, a first for its class, maintain the lens's center of gravity for stable gimbal use while its Nano Crystal Coat and ED elements suppress flare and ghosting. Its optical formula delivers sharpness and pleasing bokeh in a weather-sealed, 900g body that is smaller and lighter than typical 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses. This lens is best for landscape photographers and video shooters who need a durable, stabilized workhorse zoom with silent, fast autofocus.

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Nikon Micro-NIKKOR 2177 60mm

55 Landscape Score
60mmf/2.8Nikon FIS
Why we recommend this

Delivering true 1:1 reproduction with edge-to-edge sharpness, its optical formula includes one ED and two aspherical elements alongside Nano Crystal Coat to suppress flare and chromatic aberration. The internal focusing design and silent wave motor provide fast, quiet autofocus without a rotating front element, making filter use straightforward. This lens is best for Nikon DSLR shooters who need a precise, lightweight macro lens for detailed close-up work and copy stand reproduction.

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Nikon NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G 85mm

45.8 Landscape Score
85mmf/16Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivers outstanding edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast even at f/1.4, with Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings suppressing flare for pristine clarity. Its Silent Wave Motor enables fast, near-silent autofocus, and the 9-blade diaphragm produces notably smooth, circular bokeh for flattering subject isolation. Best for portrait photographers who demand uncompromising wide-open sharpness and shallow depth-of-field control in a fast prime, but not suited for macro work or video stabilization needs.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

56.5 Landscape Score
12-24mmf/4Nikon F
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture across the 12-24mm zoom range, combined with three aspherical and two ED glass elements, delivers consistent exposure and well-controlled distortion for an ultra-wide DX lens. Its Silent Wave Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override, and the 465g build keeps it portable for a constant-aperture zoom. This lens is best for Nikon DX-format DSLR users shooting landscapes and architecture who need a reliable, rectilinear ultra-wide perspective without the bulk of f/2.8 glass.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for landscape

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Nikon 20069

55.5 Landscape Score
28mmf/16Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with three aspherical and two ED elements delivers exceptional sharpness and contrast even wide open, with Nano Crystal Coatings effectively suppressing flare. Its weather-sealed, 645g build houses a fast Silent Wave Motor for reliable autofocus, making it a durable tool for demanding environments. This lens is best for professional event and wedding photographers who need a bright, wide-angle prime with robust build quality for low-light, full-frame F-mount work.

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