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Landscape lenses for less than $500 that are 18mm or wider

#11	Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

	Small diameter
	23 mm

Min focal length	16 mm	Aperture	f/2.8

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	16 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	62 mm

Zoom range	1x	Diameter	23 mm

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

#12	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

"So what is great about it? Well most everything I would say. It is a performer, it's sharp, it's light, it's sturdy, easy to use, and a good all round lens, and also it's easy on your budget from B & H." bhphotovideo.com

Min focal length	17 mm	Aperture	f/2.8

Image stabilization	Sigma OS	Max focal length	70 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	82 mm

Zoom range	4.1x	Diameter	79 mm

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

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

Min focal length	14 mm	Aperture	f/2.8

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	14 mm

Auto focus	No	Length	121 mm

Zoom range	1x	Diameter	87 mm

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

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

Min focal length	14 mm	Aperture	f/2.8

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	14 mm

Auto focus	No	Length	96 mm

Zoom range	1x	Diameter	87 mm

#15	Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM Contemporary Sony Alpha

Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO HSM Contemporary Sony Alpha

	Great zoom range
	16.7x

	Great telephoto lens
	300 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Aperture	f/3.5

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	300 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	102 mm

Zoom range	16.7x	Diameter	79 mm

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

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Min focal length	18 mm	Aperture	f/3.5

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Max focal length	55 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	75 mm

Zoom range	3.1x	Diameter	69 mm

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

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

Min focal length	14 mm	Aperture	f/2.8

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	14 mm

Auto focus	No	Length	122 mm

Zoom range	1x	Diameter	87 mm

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

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

"Great coverage, lightweight and affordable." bhphotovideo.com

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Min focal length	17 mm	Aperture	f/4

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	40 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	97 mm

Zoom range	2.4x	Diameter	84 mm

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

#19	Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

"I use the lens for everyday use. It has a nice range and a good price point for the quality. It is easily interchangeable and well built." bhphotovideo.com

	Great zoom range
	11.1x

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

	Great telephoto lens
	200 mm

Min focal length	18 mm	Aperture	f/3.5

Image stabilization	Canon IS	Max focal length	200 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	102 mm

Zoom range	11.1x	Diameter	79 mm

See 50 sample photos taken with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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

	Fixed aperture
	The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths

Min focal length	11 mm	Aperture	f/2.8

Image stabilization	None	Max focal length	20 mm

Auto focus	Yes	Length	n/a

Zoom range	1.8x	Diameter	n/a

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Landscape lenses for less than $500 that are 18mm or wider

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