Best Lenses under €500 for portrait

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Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 35mm

51.4 Portrait Score
35mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A weather-sealed design at just 170g and a fast, quiet stepping motor AF system make this 53mm-equivalent prime an unobtrusive everyday lens. Its optical formula with two aspherical elements delivers high sharpness, while the 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh for subject separation. This lens is best for street and travel photographers needing a discreet, all-weather normal field of view on Fujifilm X-mount bodies.

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Fujifilm Fujinon WCL-X100 B II 18mm

49.5 Portrait Score
18mmFujifilm X
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This conversion lens optically widens the X100F's built-in lens to an 18mm (28mm equivalent) field of view without losing any light, maintaining the f/2.8 aperture. It features automatic camera recognition that adjusts the optical viewfinder's guide frame and preserves the camera's premium image quality. This accessory is best for street and environmental portrait photographers who need a wider perspective from their fixed-lens X100 series body.

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Best Lenses under €900 for portrait

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Fujifilm XF 18mm f/2.0 18mm

78.4 Portrait Score
18mmf/2Fujifilm X
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 60g, this pancake lens stands out for its extreme portability on Fujifilm X-mount bodies, pairing an f/2.0 aperture with a 27mm equivalent field of view. Its optical formula includes one aspherical and one ED element with Super EVC coating to control aberrations in a remarkably compact package. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize a lightweight, discreet setup over weather sealing or optical perfection at the edges.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for portrait

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Fujifilm XF 18-120mm f/4 LM PZ WR

65.9 Portrait Score
18-120mmf/4Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/4 aperture across its 18-120mm power zoom range, combined with a linear motor and internal zoom mechanism, makes this lens ideal for smooth, uninterrupted video work. Its lightweight 470g build and weather-sealed construction, developed with FUJINON cine lens designers, offer stepless aperture control from compatible X Series bodies. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and videographers needing a versatile, all-in-one zoom for run-and-gun documentary or event coverage.

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