30/03/2026 5:05 pm
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What is the actual best lens I should buy for landscape photos on my Canon R5? I spent way too much money on this camera and I honestly have no idea how to even use it yet which is making me so frustrated. I have a huge trip to Zion National Park coming up in three weeks and I really want to get those big wide mountain shots but looking at all these numbers like 15-35mm is making my head spin.
My budget is strictly under 1500 dollars since I already spent a fortune on the body itself. Is there just one lens that does everything or am I gonna have to carry a bunch of heavy stuff around...
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30/03/2026 5:05 pm
Zion is gonna be amazing! You definitely want the Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM for those huge views. It is way lighter than the f/2.8 glass and honestly just as sharp for landscapes. Quick tip: use the built-in level on your R5 screen so your horizons arent crooked. It saves so much time in editing later!
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30/03/2026 5:50 pm
> I honestly have no idea how to even use it yet which is making me so frustrated. Totally get that... I spent years overcomplicating my gear before realizing that less is usually more. My first big outing with a pro body was a total mess because I was too busy swapping lenses to actually see the view. Since you want one lens to do everything under 1500, you have two paths:
- Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM is the landscape specialist. In my experience, you really need that ultra-wide 14mm for those towering Zion cliffs, and the corner sharpness is way better for that 45MP sensor than the budget glass.
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM is the ultimate "do everything" choice. It isnt as wide, so you might miss some scale, but the 105mm reach is nice for detail. Honestly, for Zion, go with the 14-35mm. It is technically superior for those massive mountain shots and fits your budget perfectly. Dont let the numbers scare you... just set it to f/8 and enjoy the trip.
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30/03/2026 5:20 pm
^ This. Also, compare Canon RF 14-35mm f/4 L IS USM and Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM.
- 14-35: Constant f/4 aperture
- 15-30: Lighter build Both work well for Zion.
