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Landscape lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor and have a f/4 or faster aperture

#21	Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sony SteadyShot

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	Sony SteadyShot	Length	83 mm

Zoom range	2.5x	Diameter	73 mm

#22	Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon EF

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon EF

"The zoom is smooth once you get the handle of it, and its low light capability is excellent considering the price." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	Yes

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Length	91 mm

Zoom range	2.9x	Diameter	84 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Canon EF

#23	Rokinon 12mm f/2 NCS CS Sony E

	Wide aperture
	f/2

Aperture	f/2	Fixed aperture	n/a

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	No

Image stabilization	None	Length	59 mm

Zoom range	1x	Diameter	73 mm

#24	Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

"Amazing very nice lens." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	Yes

Focus motor	Sigma HSM	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Length	91 mm

Zoom range	2.9x	Diameter	84 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon F

#25	Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	None	Length	48 mm

Zoom range	3x	Diameter	56 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R

#26	Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

	More advanced image stabilization
	Panasonic O.I.S.

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	Panasonic O.I.S.	Length	28 mm

Zoom range	3x	Diameter	61 mm

See 3 sample photos taken with the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Power O.I.S.

#27	Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

"Lightweight, easy to use & it's so wonderful to use one lens & not have to switch back from one lens to another & miss a photo op!" bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

	Great telephoto lens
	200 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	None	Length	84 mm

Zoom range	11.1x	Diameter	74 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II Macro Nikon F

#28	Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Standard

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	Yes

Focus motor	Generic motor	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	None	Length	88 mm

Zoom range	3.1x	Diameter	81 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT Standard

#29	Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

"Coupled with a full frame body like the 5DMII this is an excellent lens for architecture, interior or any form of landscape photography." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	Yes

Focus motor	Canon USM	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	None	Length	112 mm

Zoom range	2.2x	Diameter	89 mm

See 47 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

#30	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

	Great zoom range
	7.5x

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Focus motor	Canon STM	Auto focus	Yes

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Length	96 mm

Zoom range	7.5x	Diameter	77 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

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Landscape lenses for less than $300 that have a focus motor and have a f/4 or faster aperture

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