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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for lenses for travel.

If you're a frequent traveler, you know that the right lens can make all the difference. Whether you're shooting landscapes, portraits or even selfies, there's a lens that's perfect for your needs. Browse the top-ranked list of lenses for travel below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Ultra Wide Angle Lens for Select F-Mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "The close focusing distance and tack sharp focus makes this lens a must. Easily the most versatile lens in my travel pack....Excellent 20mm lense...Excellent 20mm Lens...Incredible Lens"

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    Compatible with most Nikon F-Mount cameras, this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20051 ultra wide angle lens makes it easy to take breathtaking photos with a broad perspective. Two ED glass elements and 2 aspherical elements help ensure high-quality images.
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    "The close focusing distance and tack sharp focus makes this lens a must. Easily the most versatile lens in my travel pack....Excellent 20mm lense...Excellent 20mm Lens...Incredible Lens"

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    Compatible with most Nikon F-Mount cameras, this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 20051 ultra wide angle lens makes it easy to take breathtaking photos with a broad perspective. Two ED glass elements and 2 aspherical elements help ensure high-quality images.
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    Your price for this item is $799.99
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  2. Fujifilm - XF 16-80mm f/4.0 R OIS WR Optical Zoom Lens - Black - Angle_Zoom
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    "The best all around the zoom lens that Fuji makes...After a trip out to Colorado and is using nothing but Fuji prime lenses and taking them on and off and on and off it got very frustrating plus I was tired of fighting the dust I had a lens very similar to this and when I had a Nikon and it was a 24 to 120 This is the equivalent focal length and I used to living daylights out of them before and upon my return from Colorado I purchase this lens and kick myself for not having it before this is the equivalent focal length and I used to living daylights out of them before and upon my return from Colorado I purchase this lens and kick myself for not having it before I did not find any issues with the sharpness it’s still a good size it’s not overly heavy it does use a 72 mm filter but now I was only dealing with one as opposed to four when it came to using a polarizer So is exceptionally sharp well balanced had no issue with it being a four but I mainly shoot landscapes so whether I was using the internal image stabilization or using it on a tripod I was getting good results One thing to remember if you do have image stabilization turned on and you have ibis in your camera body make sure that they are turned off when you go to shoot on a tripod otherwise your pictures will come out slightly fuzzy That is the biggest complaint that people have about image stabilization and a tripod Well I hope this helps you decide to purchase his wonderful lens I wish I would’ve done this in over a year ago it would’ve helped me achieve some better photographs and I wouldn’t missed a few...Amazing Travel Lens...It is a great choice for a single travel lens."

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    Capture impressive shots with this black Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 lens. The advanced optical image stabilization reduces camera shake for sharper images, while the X-mount ensures easy use with select cameras. This Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 lens has three aspherical elements coupled with an ED aspherical element to minimize aberrations for that perfect photo.
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    "The best all around the zoom lens that Fuji makes...After a trip out to Colorado and is using nothing but Fuji prime lenses and taking them on and off and on and off it got very frustrating plus I was tired of fighting the dust I had a lens very similar to this and when I had a Nikon and it was a 24 to 120 This is the equivalent focal length and I used to living daylights out of them before and upon my return from Colorado I purchase this lens and kick myself for not having it before this is the equivalent focal length and I used to living daylights out of them before and upon my return from Colorado I purchase this lens and kick myself for not having it before I did not find any issues with the sharpness it’s still a good size it’s not overly heavy it does use a 72 mm filter but now I was only dealing with one as opposed to four when it came to using a polarizer So is exceptionally sharp well balanced had no issue with it being a four but I mainly shoot landscapes so whether I was using the internal image stabilization or using it on a tripod I was getting good results One thing to remember if you do have image stabilization turned on and you have ibis in your camera body make sure that they are turned off when you go to shoot on a tripod otherwise your pictures will come out slightly fuzzy That is the biggest complaint that people have about image stabilization and a tripod Well I hope this helps you decide to purchase his wonderful lens I wish I would’ve done this in over a year ago it would’ve helped me achieve some better photographs and I wouldn’t missed a few...Amazing Travel Lens...It is a great choice for a single travel lens."

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    Capture impressive shots with this black Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 lens. The advanced optical image stabilization reduces camera shake for sharper images, while the X-mount ensures easy use with select cameras. This Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 lens has three aspherical elements coupled with an ED aspherical element to minimize aberrations for that perfect photo.
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    Your price for this item is $799.99
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  3. Sony - G 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Standard Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Sony Zoom Lens...This lens travels with me and has lightened my gear load because of the 24-105 focal length....my favorite lens for walking around and traveling."

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    Capture high-quality videos and photos with this Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens. The advanced optics deliver corner-to-corner high resolutions and minimize aberrations, while the built-in image stabilizer reduces hand shake for a crisp, clear image. This Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens has a fluorine coating on the front element that prevents dust and moisture from affecting your shots.
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    "Great Sony Zoom Lens...This lens travels with me and has lightened my gear load because of the 24-105 focal length....my favorite lens for walking around and traveling."

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    Capture high-quality videos and photos with this Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens. The advanced optics deliver corner-to-corner high resolutions and minimize aberrations, while the built-in image stabilizer reduces hand shake for a crisp, clear image. This Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS lens has a fluorine coating on the front element that prevents dust and moisture from affecting your shots.
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    Your price for this item is $1,299.99
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  4. Sony - E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS All-in-One Zoom Lens for E-Mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent all purpose lens...The lens is an excellent travel lens. It's not very heavy and it takes excellent photos.I assume it is not as good as the prime G lenses but it represents good value. ...Great travel lens...Great do it all lens for travel. If you only want to carry one lens, this is it. "

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    Capture brilliant images with this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens. The compact, lightweight design makes your camera easy to carry and maneuver during shoots, while the optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers sharp results for still shots and video capture. An AF/MF switch provides instant shifts from auto focus to manual focus. With 7.5x magnification zoom, this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens lets you capture the perfect shot even from a great distance.
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    "Excellent all purpose lens...The lens is an excellent travel lens. It's not very heavy and it takes excellent photos.I assume it is not as good as the prime G lenses but it represents good value. ...Great travel lens...Great do it all lens for travel. If you only want to carry one lens, this is it. "

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    Capture brilliant images with this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens. The compact, lightweight design makes your camera easy to carry and maneuver during shoots, while the optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers sharp results for still shots and video capture. An AF/MF switch provides instant shifts from auto focus to manual focus. With 7.5x magnification zoom, this Sony APS-C E-mount zoom lens lets you capture the perfect shot even from a great distance.
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    Your price for this item is $649.99
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  5. Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "A must have lens...I use this lens for wildlife photography. I purchased the lens for a trip to Alaska. ...great lenses...Great pics and easy to handle, great response and easy to carry. Extremely recommended even for beginners."

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    Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.
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    "A must have lens...I use this lens for wildlife photography. I purchased the lens for a trip to Alaska. ...great lenses...Great pics and easy to handle, great response and easy to carry. Extremely recommended even for beginners."

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    Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom Lens: Designed for use with most Nikon cameras with an F-Mount, this super telephoto zoom lens lets you capture birds, wildlife, motorsports and events in crisp clarity. The f/5.6 constant aperture helps you achieve out-of-focus backgrounds and lets you shoot in dim lighting.
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    Your price for this item is $1,399.99
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  6. Canon - EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Quality Lens...I bought this for a trip to Utah. It is the perfect lens for landscape photography. ...Great lenses...I bought this lens to take landscape photos on our trip to Maui. "

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    With a dust- and water-resistant design, this Canon L-Series 9518B002 zoom lens lets you capture stunning shots in a wide range of conditions using your compatible Canon EOS SLR camera. The optical image stabilizer enables you to take blur-free images.
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    "Quality Lens...I bought this for a trip to Utah. It is the perfect lens for landscape photography. ...Great lenses...I bought this lens to take landscape photos on our trip to Maui. "

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    With a dust- and water-resistant design, this Canon L-Series 9518B002 zoom lens lets you capture stunning shots in a wide range of conditions using your compatible Canon EOS SLR camera. The optical image stabilizer enables you to take blur-free images.
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    Your price for this item is $1,299.99
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  7. Sony - 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3 Telephoto Lens for Most Alpha E-Mount Cameras - Silver - Angle_Zoom
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    "Not too heavy, so easy to carry along if you find yourself switching lenses....Great lens...I used this lens on our trip to Alaska Got amazing shots ."

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    Improve the image quality of your photos with this SONY E 55-210mm lens. The built-in OSS stabilizes moving images while ED glass elements improve contrast, resolution, and color. Telephoto zoom on this SONY E 55-210mm lens offers up to 3.8x zoom, and an internal focusing mechanism provides fast autofocus.
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    "Not too heavy, so easy to carry along if you find yourself switching lenses....Great lens...I used this lens on our trip to Alaska Got amazing shots ."

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    Improve the image quality of your photos with this SONY E 55-210mm lens. The built-in OSS stabilizes moving images while ED glass elements improve contrast, resolution, and color. Telephoto zoom on this SONY E 55-210mm lens offers up to 3.8x zoom, and an internal focusing mechanism provides fast autofocus.
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    Your price for this item is $299.99
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  8. Sony - Distagon T* FE 35mm f/1.4 ZA Full-Frame E-Mount Prime Lens - Multi - Front_Zoom
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    "Extremely portable!...Read More Here: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/10/sony-e-mount-lens-sharpness-bench-tests/ "the 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens is very likely to have some tilt with one corner or side out of the plane of focus. "

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    Enjoy clear shooting with this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony Distagon T* SEL35F14Z lens, which features aspherical and AA (advanced aspherical) elements with a ZEISS T* coating to minimize blurring and reflections.
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    "Extremely portable!...Read More Here: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/10/sony-e-mount-lens-sharpness-bench-tests/ "the 35mm f/1.4 ZA lens is very likely to have some tilt with one corner or side out of the plane of focus. "

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    Enjoy clear shooting with this dust- and moisture-resistant Sony Distagon T* SEL35F14Z lens, which features aspherical and AA (advanced aspherical) elements with a ZEISS T* coating to minimize blurring and reflections.
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    Your price for this item is $999.99
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  9. Sony - E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great lens...Great lens, versatile and great for traveling!!!!!...Ideal lens for wildlife...I purchased this lens for a recent trip to the Galapagos. I already owned the 55-210 kit lens, but didn't think it would be long enough for the situation. "

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    Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Expand the capabilities of your APS-C camera with this Sony E70-350mm camera lens. The 70-350mm zoom range extends your subject coverage to include landscapes, wildlife and sporting events, while the built-in Optical SteadyShot technology lets you take blur-free images even at super telephoto lengths. This Sony E70-350mm camera lens has an AF/MF focus switch that easily switches between auto and manual focus.
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    "Great lens...Great lens, versatile and great for traveling!!!!!...Ideal lens for wildlife...I purchased this lens for a recent trip to the Galapagos. I already owned the 55-210 kit lens, but didn't think it would be long enough for the situation. "

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    Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens Expand the capabilities of your APS-C camera with this Sony E70-350mm camera lens. The 70-350mm zoom range extends your subject coverage to include landscapes, wildlife and sporting events, while the built-in Optical SteadyShot technology lets you take blur-free images even at super telephoto lengths. This Sony E70-350mm camera lens has an AF/MF focus switch that easily switches between auto and manual focus.
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    Your price for this item is $999.99
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  10. Nikon - AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens - Black - Angle_Zoom
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    "Great Lens...This lense is also a good portrait lens. I find the Vibration reduction a definite plus!...Great lense...This lense has been a great asset to our set. We have already used it to take a few family photos and cannot wait to try it on some scenery shots during our vacation."

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    Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens: Let every detail speak for itself with a Nikon 105mm macro lens that delivers stunningly intricate close-up images of flowers and insects, as well as beautiful portraits. Vibration Reduction technology eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, silent and precise autofocusing.
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    "Great Lens...This lense is also a good portrait lens. I find the Vibration reduction a definite plus!...Great lense...This lense has been a great asset to our set. We have already used it to take a few family photos and cannot wait to try it on some scenery shots during our vacation."

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    Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Macro Lens: Let every detail speak for itself with a Nikon 105mm macro lens that delivers stunningly intricate close-up images of flowers and insects, as well as beautiful portraits. Vibration Reduction technology eliminates blurring caused by camera shake, and the Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, silent and precise autofocusing.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
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