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So what is the go-to landscape lens for a Canon EOS RP these days? I am finally taking a trip out to Utah next month to hit up Zion and Bryce Canyon and my basic kit lens just isnt wide enough for those huge canyon views. I am really torn between a few different setups right now and honestly my head is spinning a bit.
First off I was looking at the RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3. It seems versatile and the price is right around $500 but I am worried about that slow aperture even though its mostly for landscapes and I will probably be on a tripod anyway. Then there is the RF 16mm f/2.8 prime which is super tiny and cheap but maybe too wide for everything? Or should I just grab a used EF 17-40mm f/4L with the adapter? I see those for like $300 used all the time and people say they are tanks.
Budget is a big deal here because the trip itself is costing a fortune lol so I would like to stay under $600 if possible. I am mostly worried about weight since I am gonna be hiking like 10 miles a day and the RP is so light I dont want to ruin that with a massive brick of a lens. Which one would you guys pick for a desert trip like this? I need to order something by next week to make sure it gets here in time...
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14/03/2026 4:41 am
TL;DR: Grab the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM. Its the most budget-friendly option and weighs basically nothing. Since youre hiking a lot, keeping the kit light is a smart move. The Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM is decent tho it costs way more. Avoid the older Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM because the adapter adds unnecessary weight to the RP... for under $300, the 16mm is very practical.
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14/03/2026 5:05 am
Are you shooting astro at Bryce? In my experience, the Samyang MF 14mm f/2.8 RF is a great budget pick for views that wide.
- Look for used deals
- Pack a blower
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14/03/2026 5:05 am
Building on the earlier suggestion, you might want to consider the environmental factors in Utah. Zion is gorgeous but can be pretty brutal on gear.
- Be careful with lens changes in the wind; dust on the sensor is a total nightmare in the desert.
- Make sure to look at the filter thread sizes before you commit to anything. Quick question tho, are you bringing a tripod for those canyon shots or mostly shooting handheld?
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22/03/2026 3:41 pm
I honestly have the exact same dilemma right now and it is driving me crazy... I have been researching lenses for my RP for like three months now because I am heading to the Tetons soon, but every time I think I have found the one, I start worrying about the build quality or if itll just be a total waste of money. Like you, I really want to keep it light but I am so scared of ending up with something that feels flimsy or breaks mid-hike. It is so frustrating because there are way too many options but none of them feel 100% perfect for the price and I still cant decide. I have been also obsessing over what hiking boots to bring because my old ones have zero grip left and I am terrified of slipping on a ledge while carrying my gear. I have basically spent way more time looking at tread patterns and ankle support than actual lens charts lately lol. Anyway, just wanted to say I totally feel your pain on this one, still trying to figure it out myself but yeah.
