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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM

51.2 Travel Score
28mmf/1.4Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 maximum aperture and an optical design with three aspherical and five SLD/FLD elements deliver exceptional sharpness and contrast control for low-light scenes. Its weather-sealed, robust build and Super Multi-Layer Coating ensure reliable, flare-resistant performance in demanding conditions. This lens is best for professional landscape and street photographers needing a fast, wide-angle prime with uncompromising optical clarity.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for travel

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Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM 50mm

46.2 Travel Score
50mmf/16Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 14-element optical design with three ED and one aspherical element delivers exceptional sharpness and suppresses aberrations even at its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. Its robust, weather-sealed metal build and smooth, ring-type HSM autofocus system offer a premium handling experience that belies its price point. This lens is best for portrait and studio photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who demand critical image quality and shallow depth of field control without the cost of first-party optics.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for travel

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Sigma Art 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM 100mm

45.1 Travel Score
50-100mmf/16Nikon F
Why we recommend this

A constant f/1.8 aperture across the 50-100mm zoom range delivers full-frame equivalent depth of field control on APS-C sensors, paired with 7 ED elements for high clarity. The internal zoom and Hyper Sonic Motor provide fast, quiet autofocus without extending the barrel, maintaining balance on a gimbal. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers who need a fast telephoto zoom but don't require stabilization.

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Sigma 185955

32.4 Travel Score
500mmf/32Nikon FISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture combined with two FLD and one SLD element delivers exceptional clarity and chromatic aberration correction, while the magnesium alloy body provides a dust- and splash-proof build at 3310g. Its optical stabilization offers a 4-stop advantage, and the Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, accurate autofocus that excels in challenging low-light conditions. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a durable, hand-holdable 500mm prime with full-frame coverage and reliable weather sealing for extended outdoor shoots.

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