Best Lenses under €500 for street photography

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Canon RF16mm F2.8 STM 16mm

60 Street Score
16mmf/22Canon RF
Why we recommend this

Its 16mm focal length and bright f/2.8 aperture deliver expansive perspectives in a body weighing only 181g, making it one of the lightest ultra-wide primes for Canon RF mount. The lens doubles as a quasi-macro tool with a 0.26x magnification and 130mm close-focus distance, offering creative versatility at a budget-friendly price point. This is best for travel and street photographers needing a compact, no-fuss wide-angle prime for EOS R series cameras.

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Best Lenses under €900 for street photography

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Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM

56.1 Street Score
15-30mmf/32Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

Combining a 390g weight with 5-stop optical stabilization and STM autofocus, the 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 offers a uniquely portable full-frame ultra-wide zoom. It also delivers 1:2 macro magnification at a 130mm minimum focus distance, unusual in its class. Best for vloggers and real estate photographers needing a lightweight lens that excels at both wide-angle scenes and detailed close-ups.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for street photography

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Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM

58.5 Street Score
24-240mm22-36Canon RFIS
Why we recommend this

A 24-240mm 10x zoom with 5-stop stabilization and Nano USM autofocus delivers full-frame versatility in a travel-ready 750g package. Smooth, quiet AF handles both photo sequences and professional-looking video focus pulls, while the lockable zoom ring adds handling security across the range. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid EOS R shooters who need a single lightweight optic for wide landscapes, portraits, and distant action.

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