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 £2,000 or less, using real UK prices.
The best £2,000 setup for landscapes is the Sony Alpha A7R IV with the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary, about £1,929 with the body bought used. Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
The best setup we found from each major system, ranked on how well it suits landscapes. Bodies priced used where MPB lists them.
Body £1,130 + lens £799 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16-28mm equivalent · 1115g
Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £1,100 + lens £899 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14-24mm equivalent · 1461g
Why: 47.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £960 + lens £760 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 17-28mm equivalent · 1155g
Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £1,650 + lens £169 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14mm equivalent · 1108g
Why: 47.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £1,620 + lens £230 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16mm equivalent · 903g
Why: 45MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Not every pick needs the top body. These cost noticeably less and still do the job well.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | Alpha A7R III + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 | £1,700 | Why: 42MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Nikon | Z7 + Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | £1,480 | Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Canon | EOS R + Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM | £1,710 | Why: 30MP full frame sensor, weather sealing. |
The best £2,000 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm | X-T5 + Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR | £2,000 | 40MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Pentax | KP + Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR | £1,929 | 24.3MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| OM System | OM-3 + OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO | £1,770 | 20MP micro four thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
Body £1,499 + lens £499 (new) · 24-70mm equivalent · 1200g
Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £1,599 + lens £169 (new) · 14mm equivalent · 920g
Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £1,549 + lens £399 (new) · 24mm equivalent · 962g
Why: 40MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £1,099 + lens £899 (new) · 16-50mm equivalent · 829g
Why: 20MP micro four thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
The first 100MP GFX, with IBIS and an integrated grip.
The A7R V's 61MP sensor in the compact A7C body. Huge resolution you can travel with.
47MP with a 187MP high-res mode. Great for landscapes; slow AF.
45.7MP with dual card slots and IBIS. A high-resolution bargain used.
47MP L-Mount body with a superb 5.76m-dot EVF. Used prices now sit well below a new SL3.
45MP pro body now well under £2,000 used. Slower readout than the Mark II.
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.
Lens: A wide zoom (about 16–35mm equivalent) with a front filter thread for ND and polariser filters.
Spending less? Best for landscapes under £1,500. More to spend? Best under £3,000. Or read the full landscapes buying guide. Want one body and two zooms? See the best two-lens kits.
Our top pick is the Sony Alpha A7R IV with the Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary, about £1,929 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores highest at this budget.
Sony Alpha A7R IV + Sigma 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary (£1,929); Panasonic Lumix S1R + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 (£1,999); Nikon Z7 II + Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 (£1,720).
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £2,000 for a better lens, which usually matters more. New gives a full warranty and the latest firmware.
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.