If you plan to shoot stars, the Milky Way, or landscapes at night, you will definitely want a wide angle lens. Photo by: 'Suzi Pratt'. The 16-35mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 (available for Canon and Nikon DSLRs, and Sony mirrorless) are excellent choices that also give you more flexibility for framing your shot from afar.