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Landscape lenses for less than $500 that are 18mm or wider and have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

#1	Samyang 12mm f/2 NCS CS

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	73 mm

Min focal length	12 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	No	Length	58 mm

#2	Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F

"This lens is really great. The picture quality is awsome. It can make great proxy. I've shot a picture of a spider and i can see the hair over his eyes." bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Great zoom range
	4.1x

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	79 mm

Min focal length	17 mm	Image stabilization	Sigma OS

Fixed aperture	No	Zoom range	4.1x

Auto focus	Yes	Length	82 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon F

#3	Rokinon 12mm f/2 NCS CS

Aperture	f/2	Diameter	73 mm

Min focal length	12 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	No	Length	58 mm

#4	Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

	Small diameter
	23 mm

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	23 mm

Min focal length	16 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	Yes	Length	62 mm

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

#5	Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon EF

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon EF

"I like the lense. It is a great walk around lense which is light and fast enough for situations where other lenses fail. I used to have the 17-85mm EF-S Canon lense before and was looking for a faster alternative that is having a good wide ancle" bhphotovideo.com

	More advanced image stabilization
	Sigma OS

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Great zoom range
	4.1x

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	79 mm

Min focal length	17 mm	Image stabilization	Sigma OS

Fixed aperture	No	Zoom range	4.1x

Auto focus	Yes	Length	82 mm

See 49 sample photos taken with the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon EF

#6	Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	87 mm

Min focal length	14 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	No	Length	121 mm

See 3 sample photos taken with the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC

#7	Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Canon EF

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	87 mm

Min focal length	14 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	No	Length	96 mm

#8	Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Sony E

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	87 mm

Min focal length	14 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	No	Length	122 mm

See 3 sample photos taken with the Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Sony E

#9	Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX Nikon F

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	n/a

Min focal length	11 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	Yes	Zoom range	1.8x

Auto focus	Yes	Length	n/a

#10	Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony Alpha

Aperture	f/2.8	Diameter	87 mm

Min focal length	14 mm	Image stabilization	None

Fixed aperture	n/a	Zoom range	1x

Auto focus	No	Length	96 mm

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Landscape lenses for less than $500 that are 18mm or wider and have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

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