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Best Lenses under €500 for everyday use
7Artisans 16mm T2.1 Hope Series Professional Cine 16mm
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NiSi Reflex 250mm f/5.6
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This 250mm f/5.6 mirror lens for medium format delivers a distinctive donut-shaped bokeh and painterly compression, using a 6-element optical design with 48-layer coatings to reduce chromatic aberration. Its lightweight 583g build and precise 270-degree manual focus rotation offer tactile control uncommon in modern telephoto lenses. This lens is best for portrait photographers seeking a compact, weather-sealed telephoto to create stylized, vintage-inspired imagery on Hasselblad XCD or Fujifilm G systems.
Best Lenses under €900 for everyday use
Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM 15-30mm
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Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
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At just 465g, the carbon fiber build makes this the lightest full-frame 1.6x anamorphic, delivering a 2.4:1 or wider 2.8:1 aspect ratio with a T2.9 aperture and 10-blade diaphragm for oval bokeh. Its compact size mounts on gimbals and FPV drones for unique overhead perspectives, and optional blue or natural flare coatings add stylistic control. This manual-focus lens suits solo filmmakers and drone operators prioritizing a portable, cinematic look without heavy rigging.
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