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Landscape lenses for less than $200 that have a focus motor, are 18mm or wider and have a f/4 or faster aperture

#1	Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Retractable

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sony SteadyShot

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Min focal length	16 mm	Zoom range	3.1x

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	65 mm

Image stabilization	Sony SteadyShot	Max focal length	50 mm

#2	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Min focal length	12 mm	Zoom range	2.7x

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	56 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	32 mm

#3	Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	3.1x

Focus motor	Canon STM	Diameter	69 mm

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Max focal length	55 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

#4	Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

	Small diameter
	23 mm

Aperture	f/2.8	Fixed aperture	n/a

Min focal length	16 mm	Zoom range	1x

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	23 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	16 mm

See 2 sample photos taken with the Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

#5	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	3.1x

Focus motor	Canon STM	Diameter	69 mm

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Max focal length	55 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

#6	Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

"The lens is certainly fast enough for wide angle work." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Aperture	f/4	Fixed aperture	Yes

Min focal length	17 mm	Zoom range	2.4x

Focus motor	Canon USM	Diameter	84 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	40 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

#7	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

"This is a fantastic lens! Great versatility, sharpness, focus and ease of use. Fabulous photos!" bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

	Great telephoto lens
	200 mm

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	11.1x

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	74 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	200 mm

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

#8	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

Min focal length	16 mm	Zoom range	3.1x

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	81 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	50 mm

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

#9	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

Min focal length	16 mm	Zoom range	2.2x

Focus motor	Canon USM	Diameter	89 mm

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	35 mm

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

#10	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS II

Aperture	f/3.5	Fixed aperture	No

Min focal length	18 mm	Zoom range	3.1x

Focus motor	Generic motor	Diameter	69 mm

Image stabilization	Canon IS II	Max focal length	55 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

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Landscape lenses for less than $200 that have a focus motor, are 18mm or wider and have a f/4 or faster aperture

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