Best Lenses under €500 for street photography

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Sigma WR-UV-Filter AFK9B0

88.7 Street Score
135mmf/1.4Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.8 aperture and specialized FLD/SLD glass elements deliver exceptional sharpness and subject isolation, making it a standout portrait lens. Its Hyper Sonic Motor provides fast, quiet autofocus, while the durable brass bayonet mount and TSC material ensure long-term reliability. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need uncompromising optical performance and smooth bokeh in a full-frame E-mount system.

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Best Lenses under €900 for street photography

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Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN

98.1 Street Score
18-50mmf/2.8Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 18-50mm zoom range is packed into a weather-sealed body weighing just 290g, making it exceptionally portable for APS-C mirrorless systems. Its stepping motor delivers fast, quiet autofocus and the 4.8-inch minimum focus distance enables 1:2.8 magnification macro-style close-ups. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who need a lightweight, versatile standard zoom without sacrificing low-light capability.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for street photography

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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS

80.3 Street Score
16-300mmf/3.5Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS is the world's first 18.8x zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, delivering a 24-450mm equivalent focal range with a variable f/3.5-6.7 aperture in a weather-sealed, 615g body. It also features 1:2 macro magnification at 70mm, 6-stop OS2 stabilization, and a fast, quiet HLA autofocus motor. This lens is ideal for macro photographers on Fujifilm X who need a single optic for wide-angle landscapes and detailed close-up work.

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Sigma Art 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM

70.5 Street Score
14-24mmf/2.8Sony EWeather Sealed
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The constant f/2.8 aperture across the 14-24mm zoom range, combined with three FLD and three aspherical elements, delivers edge-to-edge sharpness and minimal distortion. Its robust, weather-sealed build and built-in lens hood provide a durable, all-in-one design that handles challenging conditions without requiring bulky external filters. This lens is best for architectural and landscape photographers who need a fast, ultra-wide rectilinear zoom with professional-grade optical performance.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for street photography

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Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm

98 Street Score
15mmf/1.4Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Combining an ultra-wide 15mm field of view with a bright f/1.4 aperture in a mere 220g body, this lens stands out for its portability and low-light capability. Its optical design, featuring FLD and SLD elements, delivers sharp results, while the weather-sealed build and stepping motor ensure reliable, quiet autofocus. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who need a fast, lightweight prime for expansive scenes without a heavy kit.

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Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS

65.2 Street Score
150-600mmf/5Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

A 2100g build with four FLD and two SLD elements delivers high rendering across the 150-600mm range, while the stepping motor AF and 4-stop stabilization ensure sharp results. The dual-action zoom with adjustable torque and weather sealing adds handling flexibility rarely found at this price point. This lens is best for wildlife and motorsports photographers who need L-mount reach without compromising on optical consistency.

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Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG

47.7 Street Score
135mmf/16Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

The f/1.4 maximum aperture combined with FLD and aspherical elements delivers exceptional subject separation and suppresses chromatic aberration for crisp, high-resolution rendering. Its HLA-driven autofocus motor provides fast, quiet focusing, while the 13-blade diaphragm creates smooth, circular bokeh that enhances portrait backgrounds. This lens is best for portrait photographers who prioritize shallow depth of field and edge-to-edge sharpness in a weather-sealed, premium build.

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