Best Lens for Travel Photography: One Versatile Lens

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

Sigma 20-60mm F2.8-4 DG | Contemporary

Starts at 20mm, wider than most standard zooms, so streets, interiors and landscapes fit without a second lens, and it focuses close enough (1:2.3 at 35mm) for food and details. 385 g on L-Mount, 375 g on Sony E-mount, dust- and splash-resistant.

Best for: One-lens travel on L-Mount or Sony E