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 £5,000 or less, using real UK prices.
The best £5,000 setup for landscapes is the Fujifilm GFX 100S with the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR, about £4,670 with the body bought used. Why: 102MP medium format 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 £2,770 + lens £1,900 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16-28mm equivalent · 1625g
Why: 102MP medium format sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £3,930 + lens £899 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14-24mm equivalent · 1214g
Why: 60MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £3,350 + lens £1,080 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 14-35mm equivalent · 1286g
Why: 45MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £2,000 + lens £650 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 1076g
Why: 61MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £2,360 + lens £760 (typical MPB used price where listed, otherwise new) · 17-28mm equivalent · 1360g
Why: 45.7MP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm | GFX 100 + Fujifilm GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR | £3,810 | Why: 102MP medium format sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Leica | SL2 + Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90mm f/2.8-4 ASPH | £3,180 | Why: 47.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| Canon | EOS R5 C + Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM | £3,210 | Why: 45MP full frame sensor, weather sealing. |
| Sony | Alpha A7C R + Sony FE PZ 16-35mm f/4 G | £2,270 | Why: 61MP 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. |
The best £5,000 setup we found from each remaining brand.
| Brand | Setup | Total | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic | Lumix S1R II + Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 | £2,750 | 44.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Body £4,199 + lens £799 (new) · 17-28mm equivalent · 1157g
Why: 50.1MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £3,299 + lens £1,699 (new) · 14-35mm equivalent · 1310g
Why: 45MP full frame sensor, weather sealing.
Body £2,699 + lens £1,399 (new) · 16-35mm equivalent · 1212g
Why: 44.3MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
Body £2,999 + lens £1,199 (new) · 14-30mm equivalent · 1395g
Why: 45.7MP full frame sensor, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing.
The most affordable new 100MP medium format. Compact for the format, with IBIS.
The A7R V's 61MP sensor in the compact A7C body. Huge resolution you can travel with.
Leica's 60MP L-Mount body. Machined build, IP54 sealing and access to Leica, Sigma and Panasonic lenses.
44MP full frame with class-leading stabilisation and 8K video in a lighter body than the original S1R.
Z9 performance in a smaller body: stacked 45.7MP sensor, no mechanical shutter needed, 8K video.
45MP with a fast stacked sensor, eye-control AF and 8K video. Canon's do-everything pro body.
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 £3,000. More to spend? Best under £10,000. Or read the full landscapes buying guide. Want one body and two zooms? See the best two-lens kits.
Our top pick is the Fujifilm GFX 100S with the Fujifilm GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR, about £4,670 buying the body used. If you only need a body, the Fujifilm GFX100S II scores highest at this budget.
Fujifilm GFX 100S + Fujifilm GF 20-35mm f/4 R WR (£4,670); Leica SL3 + Samyang AF 14-24mm f/2.8 (£4,829); Canon EOS R5 Mark II + Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L IS USM (£4,430).
Buying the body used typically saves 30–50% and leaves more of the £5,000 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.