Best Lenses under CA$700 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 20084-WB

79.9 Landscape Score
16-50mm f/3.5 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 130g, it's the smallest DX interchangeable lens with a 16-50mm range (24-75mm equivalent) and built-in 4.5-stop VR stabilization. An assignable control ring adds versatility, and its strong scores for budget (88/100) and street (85.6/100) photography reflect solid value. Best for Nikon Z mount shooters seeking a compact, affordable walkaround zoom for daily use and street scenes.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR

75.1 Landscape Score
12-28mm f/3.5 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

As the widest APS-C lens for Nikon Z cameras, this 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 power zoom combines a 205g lightweight build, internal zooming, and 4.5-stop Vibration Reduction. Its STM autofocus and 11-speed power zoom operate silently for smooth video, while the 0.21x magnification captures close-up details. It’s ideal for vloggers and street shooters wanting a stabilized ultrawide zoom for travel and content creation.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens
Price CA$462

Nikon Original Retropia Repurposed Disposable Camera Mirrorless

19.1 Landscape Score
32mm f/11 Nikon Z IS
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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR

90.4 Landscape Score
18-140mm 22-40 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A lightweight 315g all-in-one zoom with a 7.8x range (27-210mm equivalent), 5-stop VR, and weather sealing makes this a practical walkaround lens for Nikon Z DX cameras. It earns high scores in landscape (91.6) and budget categories, pairing versatile reach with solid dust/moisture resistance for outdoor use. Best for travel photographers or casual shooters wanting a single lens for landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects without swapping glass.

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Price CA$819
Nikon NIKKOR Z 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens

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Nikon Beetle BEE-3LS-Z

34.2 Landscape Score
32-65mm T3.2 Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

A 1.33x squeeze factor across 32mm, 45mm, and 65mm full-frame primes with constant T3.2 aperture enables cinematic widescreen and, uniquely, instant vertical capture via a barrel rotation mechanism. Despite the full-frame coverage, each lens weighs just 286g and features 0.8 mod gearing with a long 200° focus rotation, making it a lightweight, budget-friendly alternative with traditional cine lens handling. This set is ideal for solo shooters and video creators producing social media content, especially portraits and street scenes, where the rapid horizontal-to-vertical switch and distinctive silver flares add production value without heavy rigging.

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Nikon Simmod APSARA LUMIERE 35mm T1.4 Super Speed

30.3 Landscape Score
35mm Interchangeable Mount with Included Nikon Z
Why we recommend this

A fast T1.4 aperture and 12-blade iris deliver painterly bokeh, while organic rendering and controlled flares give this 35mm cine lens a vintage cinematic character. The 270° focus rotation with 0.8 MOD gears and a low-profile illuminated focus mark light enable precise manual control on professional rigs. It is best for portrait and narrative cinematographers wanting a full-frame vintage look on Nikon Z cameras.

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Best Lenses under CA$2,000 for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

100 Landscape Score
28-400mm f/4 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 28-400mm zoom range combined with 5-stop Vibration Reduction and STM autofocus delivers sharp, blur-free shots from wide landscapes to distant wildlife in a weather-sealed body weighing just 725g. Its compact, lightweight design and 0.35x maximum magnification make it a true all-in-one travel lens, adapting seamlessly across Nikon Z full-frame and crop-sensor cameras. This lens is ideal for landscape and wildlife photographers who need versatile reach and reliable stabilization without carrying heavy gear.

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Best Lenses under CA$3,500 for landscape

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

77.8 Landscape Score
100-400mm 40 Nikon Z IS Weather 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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Premium Lenses for landscape

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S

60.2 Landscape Score
400mm f/4.5 Nikon Z Mount IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 1245g, the 400mm f/4.5 prime packs vibration reduction, a stepping motor AF, and SR/Super ED glass for exceptional telephoto clarity. A fully weather-sealed magnesium-alloy build, fluorine coating, and a rotating tripod collar make it a versatile field lens that’s easy to carry all day. This lens is ideal for wildlife and sports shooters who demand handheld telephoto reach without the bulk of an f/2.8 optic.

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Price CA$4,167
Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens

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Nikon HEKTOR HEKTOR T2.1

20 Landscape Score
25-73mm 22 Sony E, Nikon Z
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