Landscape Lens

[Ian]

I use a Sony A7Riii, soon to be joined by a A9ii
I am starting to do more landscapes and I am seeking a lens suitable for landscapes. I already have a 24-70mm G master lens but I would like something wider. The Sony 12-24mm f2.8 would do nicely but at £2900 it’s a bit pricey. I am looking for an alternative. Does any one have any thoughts, experiences or recommendations please.

 

[dabhand16]

I shoot Fuji XT and have got a couple of Samyang lenses after reading reviews. Both used, 1 from ebay the other from MPB at Brighton. Paid £200 each and they are both as new. Well impressed with the build and image quality. I've got a 12mm f2 and an 85mm f1.8. New prices are cheap too.

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Samyang has announced that, as promised in October, five of its full frame lenses are now available in Sony E-mount, and are therefore the first third-party optics with native mounts for the Sony A7 and A7R. The lenses are the 14mm F2.8, 24mm F1.4, 24mm F3.5 tilt-and-shift, 35mm F1.4, and 85mm...

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Samyang 14mm f/2.8 MK2 - Sony E | Park Cameras

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Other than that, Sigma and Tamron are decent makers. I saw a review on the Sigma 85mm f1.4 Art lens that concluded it was the best 85mm f1.4 lens in the world. Not a landscape lens but they do make wide glass too. Tamron have also stepped up their game and are good value.

This page from Camera Price buster shows the best price for Samyang Sony FF lenses in the UK although they don't have every retailer on their books and you sometimes see better prices or one-off special prices that are cheaper

Samyang Sony E Mount Lenses Price Comparison, Compare Prices And Save Now!

Compare genuine UK stock prices for Samyang Sony E Mount Lenses, compare New & Used prices.

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[Yezdi]

To be honest I have been a Nikon shooter since 1987 and till date use Nikon only. You could try the Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM (SEL1635GM) if the 12-24 is not in your budget. Do not know about the pricing of this lens in the UK but one of my friends who is a Sony shooter here is Singapore raves about this lens. He exclusively uses this lens for his landscape work. Here is SG this lens is priced around SG$ 2,581 equivalent to around UK£ 1,458

 

[Steve]

I too have heard great things about the Sony 16-35 and I think it may be my next wide angle lens.

 

[Pistnbroke]

100% samyang 14mm f 2.8 just set at 10ft and f5.6 and shoot . fantastically sharp and cheap. Although it has a chip in it a plain adaptor would be fine.
Just checked they do it in sony mounts and there is an AF version for more money.

 

[Ian]

Thanks for the input. It’s very helpful. I had not thought of the Sony 16-35 but it looks like it might be more useful than the 12-24 anyway.