Top pick · Nikon£1,480
Nikon Z7 + Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8
Body £720 + lens £760 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 17-28mm equivalent · 1125g
Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Buying guide · updated 5 November 2026
Best camera for landscapes under £1,500
Landscapes need resolution and dynamic range for big prints, weather sealing for bad days, and a wide zoom that takes filters. Autofocus speed barely matters, so older high-resolution bodies are excellent value. Here are the best complete setups (body plus the right lens) you can buy for £1,500 or less, using real UK prices.
Quick answer
The best £1,500 setup for landscapes is the Nikon Z7 with the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8, about £1,480 with the body bought used. Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best £1,500 setups for landscapes, brand by brand
The best setup we found from each major system, ranked on how well it suits landscapes. Bodies priced used where MPB lists them.
Best Sony option£1,299
Sony Alpha A7R IV + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
Body £1,130 + lens £169 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14mm equivalent · 845g
Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Panasonic option£1,269
Panasonic Lumix S1R + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air
Body £1,100 + lens £169 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14mm equivalent · 1196g
Why: 47.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Canon option£1,460
Canon EOS R + Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Body £630 + lens £830 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-105mm equivalent · 1360g
Why: 30MP full frame sensor, weather sealing.
Best Fujifilm option£1,460
Fujifilm X-T5 + Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
Body £1,210 + lens £250 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24mm equivalent · 932g
Why: 40MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Cheaper alternatives from the same brands
Not every pick needs the top body. These cost noticeably less and still do the job well.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon | Z5 + Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | £1,300 | Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Sony | Alpha A7R III + Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G | £1,410 | Why: 42MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Canon | EOS 6D Mark II + Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM | £890 | Why: 26.2MP full frame sensor, weather sealing. |
| Fujifilm | X-T2 + Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR | £1,200 | Why: 24.3MP aps-c sensor, weather sealing. |
Other systems worth considering
The best £1,500 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| OM System | OM-5 Mark II + OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO | £1,420 | 20MP micro four thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Pentax | KP + Pentax HD DA 11-18mm f/2.8 ED DC AW | £1,190 | 24.3MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Leica | TL2 + Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary | £1,450 | 24MP aps-c sensor. |
Buying everything new
Top pick · OM System£1,498
OM System OM-5 Mark II + Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (manual)
Body £1,099 + lens £399 (new) · 18mm equivalent · 633g
Why: 20MP micro four thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Canon option£1,378
Canon EOS R7 + Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Body £1,049 + lens £329 (new) · 15-27mm equivalent · 762g
Why: 32.5MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Pentax option£1,148
Pentax KF + Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual)
Body £849 + lens £299 (new) · 21mm equivalent · 1236g
Why: 24.2MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Sony option£1,473
Sony ZV-E10 II + Sony E PZ 10-20mm f/4 G
Body £824 + lens £649 (new) · 15-30mm equivalent · 555g
Why: 26MP aps-c sensor.
Best bodies for landscapes under £1,500
Sony
Alpha A7R IV
2019MirrorlessOlder model
61MP
10fps max
—readout ms
32kmax ISO
Low light 665g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£999–1,269
61MP for huge prints and heavy crops. Demands good lenses and a fast computer.
Panasonic
Lumix S1R
2019MirrorlessOlder model
47.3MP
9fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 1016g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£1,099
47MP with a 187MP high-res mode. Great for landscapes; slow AF.
Nikon
Z7 II
2020Mirrorless
45.7MP
10fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 705g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£1,799
Used at MPB*£924–989
45.7MP with dual card slots and IBIS. A high-resolution bargain used.
Fujifilm
GFX 50S
2017MirrorlessOlder model
51.4MP
3fps max
—readout ms
12.8kmax ISO
Low light 920g · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£1,069–1,329
Fujifilm's first medium-format body. Slow AF, gorgeous files, now affordable used.
Canon
EOS R
2018MirrorlessOlder model
30MP
8fps max
—readout ms
40kmax ISO
Low light 660g · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£504–754
Canon's first RF body. 30MP and Dual Pixel AF; slow burst and cropped 4K.
Hasselblad
X1D-50c
2016MirrorlessOlder model
50MP
2.3fps max
—readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 725g · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£1,069–1,259
The first mirrorless medium format. Slow, but cheap for Hasselblad files.
What to look for
Landscapes need resolution and dynamic range for big prints, weather sealing for bad days, and a wide zoom that takes filters. Autofocus speed barely matters, so older high-resolution bodies are excellent value.
30–60MPWeather sealingWide dynamic rangeFilter-friendly lenses
Lens: A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.
Other budgets
Spending less? Best for landscapes under £1,000. More to spend? Best under £2,000. Or read the full landscapes buying guide. Want one body and two zooms? See the best two-lens kits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best camera for landscapes under £1,500?
Our top pick is the Nikon Z7 with the Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8, about £1,480 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Sony Alpha A7R IV scores highest at this budget.
What is the best £1,500 landscapes camera setup?
Nikon Z7 + Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 (£1,480); Sony Alpha A7R IV + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air (£1,299); Panasonic Lumix S1R + Viltrox AF 14mm f/4 Air (£1,269).
Should I buy new or used for landscapes?
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £1,500 for a better lens, which usually matters more. New gives a full warranty and the latest firmware.
What lens do I need for landscapes?
A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.
Prices checked 5 November 2026: used prices are the middle of the MPB price range for the body and the lens on that mount; new prices are typical UK prices. Picks are ranked from the specs in our database for this type of photography.