Best Lenses under €500 for street photography

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

69.3 Street Score
10-20mmf/29Nikon FIS
Why we recommend this

The 10-20mm focal length paired with optical VR and a mere 232g body lets you capture stable ultrawide vistas handheld on APS-C cameras. Its AF-P stepper motor delivers fast, nearly silent autofocus, while the three aspherical elements and Super Integrated Coating control aberrations without extra bulk. Best suited for Nikon DX DSLR users seeking a cost-effective, travel-ready lens for landscapes, architecture, and casual video.

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Best Lenses under €900 for street photography

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Nikon NIKKOR 12-24mm f/4G IF-ED

66.7 Street Score
12-24mmf/4Nikon F
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture across the 12-24mm zoom range, combined with three aspherical and two ED glass elements, delivers consistent exposure and well-controlled distortion for an ultra-wide DX lens. Its Silent Wave Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus with full-time manual override, and the 465g build keeps it portable for a constant-aperture zoom. This lens is best for Nikon DX-format DSLR users shooting landscapes and architecture who need a reliable, rectilinear ultra-wide perspective without the bulk of f/2.8 glass.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S 70mm

50 Street Score
24-70mmf/22Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The constant f/2.8 aperture and internal zoom mechanism, a first for its class, maintain the lens's center of gravity for stable gimbal use while its Nano Crystal Coat and ED elements suppress flare and ghosting. Its optical formula delivers sharpness and pleasing bokeh in a weather-sealed, 900g body that is smaller and lighter than typical 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses. This lens is best for landscape photographers and video shooters who need a durable, stabilized workhorse zoom with silent, fast autofocus.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for street photography

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

68.5 Street Score
16-35mmf/4Nikon FIS
Why we recommend this

The constant f/4 aperture and Vibration Reduction offering up to 4 stops of compensation make this a versatile ultra-wide zoom for handheld shooting. Its Nano Crystal Coat and two ED glass elements effectively suppress flare and chromatic aberration, delivering sharp, clear images in a relatively lightweight 680g body. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers using Nikon full-frame DSLRs who need a flexible wide-angle zoom with a practical 77mm filter thread.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for street photography

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Nikon NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED 24mm

71.4 Street Score
24mmf/1.4Nikon FWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.4 aperture combined with Nano Crystal Coating and ED glass delivers exceptional low-light performance and sharpness with controlled flares. Its durable weather-sealed build and 12-blade diaphragm produce a painterly look with expressive bokeh and subtle highlight blooms. This lens is best for portrait and video shooters using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who need a wide-angle prime with organic rendering and shallow depth of field.

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