by Joseph Morganti
Introduction
Landscape photography is one of the most peaceful and elegant styles of photography in the entire art-form. Leaving the photographer in a state of happiness as they venture out into the beauty of the world.
In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the best mirrorless lenses for landscape photography.
Sony
Sony SEL1670Z Vario-Tessar T E 16-70mm F4 ZA OSS – https://amzn.to/38vh20O
Features:
- Compatible with E-mount Full Frame cameras and E-mount APS-C cameras
- Minimum Focus Distance: 1.15 ft (0.35 m), Maximum Magnification ratio: 0.23x, Focal Length: 16-70 mm
- High lens technology in a compact body. Filter Diameter (mm) – 55 mm
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 DN Lens – https://amzn.to/2tGR4sj
Features:
- Three glass mold aspherical lenses provide excellent correction for distortion, color aberration, and field curvature
- Super Multi-Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting and provides sharp and high contrast images even at the maximum aperture
- The superior telecentric optical design improves image quality throughout the frame
- Lens not zoomable
Rokinon (Samyang) 12mm f/2 – https://amzn.to/2RbIDhv
Features:
- Aperture range f2.0-22, Ultra Wide 12mm Fixed Focal Length, minimum focusing distance of 7.9 inches
- Optimized for excellent optical quality and true ultra-wide 110-degree edge to edge coverage with APS-C sensor digital cameras
Canon
RF 24–70mm F2.8 L IS USM – https://amzn.to/2NMQPmj
Features:
- High image quality and bright f/2.8 aperture zoom RF L lens
- Optical image stabilization of up to 5 stops* of shake correction
- High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Nano USM
- Min. Focusing Distance of 0.69 ft./0.21M (wide), 1.25 ft./0.38M (tele)
RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM – https://amzn.to/2NLO7NL
Features:
- High image quality and bright f/2.8 wide-angle zoom RF L lens
- Optical image stabilization of up to 5 stops* of shake correction
- High speed, smooth and quiet autofocus with Nano USM
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.92 ft./0.28M
Nikon
Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens – https://amzn.to/2NMSxnJ
Features:
- Compact 14-30mm zoom range with a fixed f/4 aperture and outstanding image quality.
- Retractable lens mechanism collapses the lens down to a mere 3.5 inches for safe and minimal packing.
Nikkor z 24-70mm f/2.8 s Lens – https://amzn.to/2unM23H
Features:
- With an f/2.8 constant maximum aperture, exposure is consistent across the entire zoom range
- Lens incorporates an all-new Multi-Focusing System, consisting of two AF drive units, precisely synchronized to deliver fast, accurate autofocusing
- Nikon’s Stepping Motor (STM) provides smooth, fast and quiet autofocusing, whether shooting stills or video
Fujifilm
Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR – https://amzn.to/2Gb4QpI
Features:
- 24mm in 35mm format equivalent to adjust focus, rotate the focus ring while viewing the effects in the camera display – the focus distance and depth-of-field indicators can be used to assist manual focus
- Angle of view: 83.2°.Minimum working distance of fewer than 6 inches, Max magnification: 021x
Fujinon XF 23mm F1.4 R – https://amzn.to/2sJsTZI
Features:
- 35mm equivalent F1.4 lens, Fully compatible with FUJIFILM X-Mount
- Focus range : Normal- 0.6m – ∞, Macro : 28cm – ∞, Focal length: f=23mm ,Max. magnification: 0.1x
- Seven round-edged aperture blades, which offer 22 stops in 1/3 EV steps
Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS – https://amzn.to/2RIuW94
Features:
- Nano Crystal Coating System (NCS) for increased light transmission and reduced internal reflections
- Fast F2.0 maximum Aperture + close-focusing to 9.5 inches = maximum versatility in all shooting conditions
- Optimized for excellent optical quality and true ultra-wide 110-degree edge to edge coverage with APS-C sensor digital cameras
- Utilizes 3 high precision (2 Aspherical + 1 ED) lens elements for superior image quality
Olympus
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO Lens – https://amzn.to/2TJyhad
Features:
- Closest focusing distance at just under 7. 5cm, maximum image magnification: 0. 12x, focal length: 7 14 mm
- Manual focus Clutch Mechanism and l fan button for assignable functions
- 3 Super ED lens elements, 1 ED lens element, and 2 elements to diminish aberrations
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens – https://amzn.to/38pYxKR
Features:
- Close focusing down to 7.87 inches, Focal Length: 14 42 mm
- 3x zoom range covers everything from landscapes to portraits
- Remote control of zoom available with the smartphone app
- Optional auto closing lens cap available
Conclusion
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