Best Lenses under €500 for macro

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

50.2 Macro 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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Best Lenses under €900 for macro

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm

69.3 Macro Score
16mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 155g with full weather sealing, this 24mm-equivalent prime stands out as an exceptionally portable wide-angle option for Fujifilm X-mount. Its stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus, while the Super EBC coating and two aspherical elements maintain contrast and sharpness in challenging light. This lens is best for travel and landscape photographers who need a discreet, all-weather companion that won't weigh down their kit.

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Fujifilm XF 60mm f/2.4 R Macro 60mm

67.5 Macro Score
60mmf/22Fujifilm X
Why we recommend this

The 91mm-equivalent focal length and bright f/2.4 aperture provide a versatile short telephoto field of view with strong subject isolation, aided by a 9-blade diaphragm. Its compact 215g build and Super EBC-coated optics, which include one aspherical and one ED element, deliver sharp, flare-resistant images in a highly portable form factor. This lens is best for Fujifilm X-mount photographers who prioritize a lightweight, dual-purpose prime for detailed 1:2 macro work and portraiture.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for macro

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Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm

58.3 Macro Score
16mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and 15cm minimum focus distance enable dramatic close-ups with a shallow depth of field uncommon for a 24mm-equivalent lens. The weather-sealed, all-metal construction and advanced Nano-GI coating ensure reliable performance and flare resistance in harsh conditions. This lens is best for environmental portrait and wedding photographers who need a fast, wide prime that can isolate subjects while capturing context.

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