Top lenses for landscape photography with mirrorless cameras

One of the most popular photography genres to take on this sunny season is landscape photography. It’s especially great if you’re planning a wide variety of scenic locations to photograph all summer. But, are you ready with the right lens to capture what these beautiful places have to offer?

If you’re using mirrorless cameras in particular, the best lenses for landscape photography offer wide-angle views, sharpness across the frame, and excellent corner-to-corner image quality. If you’re still on the hunt for one such lens but aren’t sure yet which one to get, we have a bunch of recommendations for you to check out.

What a landscape photography lens should have

In a nutshell, you should look for these key lens features for landscape photography:

• Wide-angle (14mm–24mm Full Frame equivalent)
• Edge-to-edge sharpness
• Low distortion and chromatic aberration
• Weather sealing (especially important for outdoor shooting)
• Good flare resistance (important for photographing sunrises and sunsets)

Top landscape photography lenses for popular mounts

However, the “best” lens will also depend on your camera system. To help narrow down your options, here are some top choices across popular mounts to consider, and a little about what makes them great for landscape photography.

Sony E mount (Full-frame)

• Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM: Sharp, weather-sealed, and versatile for wide-angle work.
• Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G: Lightweight, prime lens with great sharpness and low-light capability.
• Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD: Great third-party option; lighter and more affordable.

Canon RF mount

• Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM: Ultra-wide, image-stabilized, weather-sealed.
• Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM: Lighter and more compact with excellent corner sharpness.
• Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM: Budget-friendly and surprisingly good for a compact prime.

Nikon Z mount

• Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S: Exceptional sharpness, low distortion, and weather-sealing.
• Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S: Sharp, fast prime; great for astro-landscapes too
• Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S: Lightweight and compact with very good optical quality.

Fujifilm X mount (APS-C)

• Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR: Versatile and weather-resistant; great for landscapes.
• Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR: Super sharp prime with wide aperture for low-light.
• Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R: Lightweight, very sharp, low distortion.

Micro Four Thirds (Olympus/Panasonic)

• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO: Superb optics and build quality; weatherproof and portable.
• Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0: Very sharp with less distortion than typical ultra-wides.
• Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO: More versatile zoom range while still wide enough for many landscape scenes.

Do any of these lenses fit your landscape photography needs with your mirrorless camera? Share your thoughts or suggestions in the comments below!

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