Best Lenses under £400 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 20085 50-250mm

76.4 Landscape Score
50-250mmf/16Nikon ZIS
Why we recommend this

The 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens provides a 75-375mm equivalent reach with 5-stop Vibration Reduction, delivering sharp telephoto shots even in dim light. At just 404g and a high-value price point, it maintains portability while adding near-silent stepping motor AF and suppressed focus breathing for polished video. Best for budget-minded DX Z-mount shooters needing a versatile zoom for wildlife, sports, and distant subjects, especially hybrid creators capturing both stills and video.

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Nikon NIKKOR 2213 18-140mm

74.3 Landscape Score
18-140mmf/3.5Nikon FIS
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Its 18–140mm focal range (27–210mm equivalent) pairs with 4-stop Vibration Reduction and a Silent Wave Motor for sharp, quiet autofocus across wide-angle to mid-telephoto. Super Integrated Coating and one extra-low dispersion element cut flare and color fringing, delivering high contrast in a compact 490g build. This all-in-one zoom suits DX shooters who need one grab-and-go lens for events, portraits, and close-up details without swapping glass.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20119 24mm

64.9 Landscape Score
24mmf/11Nikon ZWeather Sealed
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The bright f/1.7 maximum aperture and 24mm focal length (36mm full-frame equivalent) make this lens a standout for low-light shooting and creating distinct subject separation from backgrounds. Its compact, 136g build combined with weather sealing offers exceptional portability and durability that belies its affordable positioning. This lens is best for APS-C Z-mount photographers wanting a lightweight, everyday walk-around prime for street scenes and environmental portraits.

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Best Lenses under £800 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4 S

91.9 Landscape Score
24-120mmf/22Nikon FISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture across its 24-120mm range, combined with an advanced optical design featuring ED and aspherical elements, delivers consistent sharpness and clarity for a 5x zoom. Its relatively compact 630g build includes weather sealing and a programmable control ring, offering durable, customizable handling that belies its versatile reach. This lens is best for landscape and travel photographers needing a single, high-quality walkaround solution without sacrificing weather resistance.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S 24mm

72.3 Landscape Score
14-24mmf/22Nikon FWeather Sealed
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The constant f/2.8 aperture across the 14-24mm zoom range, paired with four ED and three aspherical elements, delivers consistent brightness and sharpness for ultra-wide shots. Its weather-sealed build, fluorine coating, and programmable control ring with an OLED panel make it a durable and customizable tool for field work. This lens is best for landscape and interior photographers who need a rugged, fast wide-angle zoom for their Nikon Z cameras.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S

83 Landscape Score
14-30mmf/22Nikon ZWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture across the 14-30mm zoom range and exceptionally light 119g weight make this an ultra-portable wide-angle option for the Z system. Its retractable design collapses to a compact size for travel, yet delivers sharp S-Line optics without the bulk of an f/2.8 lens. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who prioritize a lightweight kit for long hikes and street shooters needing a discreet wide zoom.

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

74.7 Landscape Score
16-80mmf/2.8Nikon FIS
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A 16-80mm zoom range with f/2.8 at the wide end and Vibration Reduction delivers flexible, stabilized shooting for Nikon DX bodies. The bundled UV filter and cleaning kit provide immediate protection and maintenance right out of the box. Portrait and travel photographers using APS-C cameras will find this a practical, single-lens solution for varied handheld conditions.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR

83.1 Landscape Score
24-200mmf/36Nikon ZISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Covering a 24-200mm range in a weather-sealed, 567g body, this lens stands out for its 5-stop Vibration Reduction and compact all-in-one design for Z-mount cameras. The optical formula incorporates aspherical ED and ED elements with ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings to maintain sharpness and contrast across the zoom range. This lens is best for photographers seeking a single, versatile travel zoom that eliminates the need to switch lenses in the field.

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24mm

64.1 Landscape Score
24mmf/1.4Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

The f/1.4 aperture combined with Nano Crystal Coating and ED glass delivers exceptional low-light performance and sharpness with controlled flares. Its durable weather-sealed build and 12-blade diaphragm produce a painterly look with expressive bokeh and subtle highlight blooms. This lens is best for portrait and video shooters using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who need a wide-angle prime with organic rendering and shallow depth of field.

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Premium Lenses for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

75.8 Landscape Score
100-400mmf/40Nikon ZISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Featuring an f/4.5-5.6 aperture across its 100-400mm zoom range, 5-stop Vibration Reduction, and optics with six Super ED and two ED elements, this lens delivers sharp handheld telephoto performance. Inner Balance technology stabilizes the center of gravity for smooth gimbal tracking, while a 0.38x maximum magnification ratio enables near-macro detail. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need flexible handheld reach and for landscape shooters valuing edge-to-edge sharpness.

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Nikon NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR 500mm

55.2 Landscape Score
500mmf/32Nikon FISWeather Sealed
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A Phase Fresnel element and magnesium alloy build shrink this 500mm prime to just 3.2 lbs, enabling handheld shooting with 4-stop Vibration Reduction. Its Nano Crystal Coat and three ED elements deliver high contrast and sharpness across the frame, even wide open at f/5.6. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a lightweight, full-frame super-telephoto for extended field use.

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