Best Lenses under $500 for landscape

Best Pick

Sigma Art 35S963 60mm

37.4 Landscape Score
60mmf/2.8Micro Four Thirds
Why we recommend this

Delivering a 120mm equivalent field of view, this 190g prime lens pairs an f/2.8 aperture with SLD glass for sharp subject isolation in a remarkably compact package. Its linear autofocus motor drives quick, quiet focusing, while the all-metal build quality defies its budget-friendly positioning. This lens is best for Micro Four Thirds portrait and street photographers who prioritize optical performance and portability over image stabilization.

View Details & Prices
Price $339
Sigma Art 35S963 60mm lens

Best Lenses under $1,000 for landscape

Best Pick

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM 50mm

50.3 Landscape Score
50mmf/1.4Micro Four ThirdsWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 14-element optical design with three ED and one aspherical element delivers exceptional sharpness and suppresses aberrations even at its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. Its robust, weather-sealed metal build and smooth, ring-type HSM autofocus system offer a premium handling experience that belies its price point. This lens is best for portrait and studio photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who demand critical image quality and shallow depth of field control without the cost of first-party optics.

View Details & Prices

No Lenses under $1,500 yet. See our top picks under $1,000

No Lenses under $2,500 yet. See our top picks under $1,000

No Lenses found in this category. See our top picks under $1,000