Top pick · Sony£2,940
Sony Alpha A7R V + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8
Body £2,000 + lens £940 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14-24mm equivalent · 1168g
Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Buying guide · updated 5 November 2026
Best camera for landscapes under £3,000
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 £3,000 or less, using real UK prices.
Quick answer
The best £3,000 setup for landscapes is the Sony Alpha A7R V with the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8, about £2,940 with the body bought used. Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best £3,000 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 Panasonic option£2,750
Panasonic Lumix S1R II + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4
Body £2,120 + lens £630 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 1212g
Why: 44.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Nikon option£3,000
Nikon Z8 + Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S
Body £2,360 + lens £640 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 20mm equivalent · 1415g
Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Canon option£2,960
Canon EOS R5 C + Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Body £2,130 + lens £830 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 24-105mm equivalent · 1470g
Why: 45MP full frame sensor, weather sealing.
Best Leica option£2,549
Leica SL2 + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8
Body £1,650 + lens £899 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14-24mm equivalent · 1373g
Why: 47.3MP full frame 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony | Alpha A7C R + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 | £2,560 | Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Panasonic | Lumix S5 IIX + Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH | £2,770 | Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Nikon | Z7 II + Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | £1,720 | Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Canon | EOS R5 + Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM | £2,700 | Why: 45MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
Other systems worth considering
The best £3,000 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax | K-1 Mark II + Pentax HD D FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR | £2,529 | 36.4MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Fujifilm | X-T5 + Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR | £2,000 | 40MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| OM System | OM-1 Mark II + OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO | £2,010 | 20MP micro four thirds sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
Buying everything new
Top pick · Nikon£2,998
Nikon Z7 II + Nikon Z 14-30mm f/4 S
Body £1,799 + lens £1,199 (new) · 14-30mm equivalent · 1190g
Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Sony option£2,898
Sony Alpha A7C II + Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G
Body £1,799 + lens £1,099 (new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 867g
Why: 33MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Panasonic option£2,998
Panasonic Lumix S5 IIX + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4
Body £1,599 + lens £1,399 (new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 1240g
Why: 24MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best Fujifilm option£2,848
Fujifilm X-H2 + Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS WR
Body £1,949 + lens £899 (new) · 15-36mm equivalent · 1045g
Why: 40MP aps-c sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Best bodies for landscapes under £3,000
Fujifilm
GFX 100S
2021MirrorlessOlder model
102MP
5fps max
—readout ms
12.8kmax ISO
Low light 900g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£2,649–2,899
100MP medium format in a compact body with IBIS.
Sony
Alpha A7C R
2023Mirrorless
61MP
8fps max
—readout ms
32kmax ISO
Low light 515g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£2,599
Used at MPB*£1,559–1,689
The A7R V's 61MP sensor in the compact A7C body. Huge resolution you can travel with.
Panasonic
Lumix S1R II
2025Mirrorless
44.3MP
40fps max
—readout ms
51.2kmax ISO
Low light 712g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£2,699
Used at MPB*£2,119
44MP full frame with class-leading stabilisation and 8K video in a lighter body than the original S1R.
Nikon
Z8
2023Mirrorless
45.7MP
20fps max
≈4readout ms
25.6kmax ISO
Low light 910g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈£2,999
Used at MPB*£2,229–2,489
Z9 performance in a smaller body: stacked 45.7MP sensor, no mechanical shutter needed, 8K video.
Canon
EOS R5 C
2022Mirrorless
45MP
20fps max
—readout ms
51.2kmax ISO
Low light 770g · sealed
New ≈£3,299
Used at MPB*£2,049–2,209
The R5 with a fan and Cinema EOS video. No IBIS, but unlimited 8K recording.
Leica
SL2
2019MirrorlessOlder model
47.3MP
20fps max
—readout ms
50kmax ISO
Low light 928g · IBIS · sealed
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£1,649
47MP L-Mount body with a superb 5.76m-dot EVF. Used prices now sit well below a new SL3.
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 £2,000. More to spend? Best under £5,000. 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 £3,000?
Our top pick is the Sony Alpha A7R V with the Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8, about £2,940 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores highest at this budget.
What is the best £3,000 landscapes camera setup?
Sony Alpha A7R V + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 (£2,940); Panasonic Lumix S1R II + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 (£2,750); Nikon Z8 + Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S (£3,000).
Should I buy new or used for landscapes?
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £3,000 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.