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Best Lens for Travel Photography

A single versatile zoom beats a heavy multi-lens kit for travel, since the gear you leave at the hotel doesn't help you.

Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM

An affordable native f/2.8 standard zoom — roughly half the price of flagship glass, ideal for a first serious travel kit.

Best for: Budget-conscious, all-day coverage

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD

A long-standing favourite for affordable, sharp full-frame standard-zoom coverage, small and light enough to carry all day.

Best for: One-lens, all-day coverage

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS

Lighter and more affordable than an f/2.8 zoom, with extra reach and excellent stabilisation for handheld shooting on the move.

Best for: Extended reach without a lens change

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