Best Lenses under £400 for everyday use

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

73.6 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 £800 for everyday use

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Fujifilm XF 16276479 18-55mm

71.4 Score
18-55mmf/22Fujifilm XIS
Why we recommend this

The Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS pairs a bright f/2.8-4 aperture with 4-stop optical stabilization and a linear autofocus motor in a lightweight 310g design. Its optical formula includes three aspherical and one ED element for sharp, contrast-rich results across the 27-83mm equivalent range, making it a versatile travel companion. This lens is best for Fujifilm X-mount shooters upgrading from a basic kit lens who need a compact, stabilized standard zoom for everyday stills and video.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for everyday use

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Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 50mm

55.9 Score
56mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.2 aperture combined with an updated optical formula featuring two aspherical elements delivers exceptional subject isolation and sharpness, now with weather-sealed construction for reliable outdoor use. The 11-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth, pleasing bokeh that enhances its 85mm-equivalent portrait field of view. This lens is best for portrait photographers who need a rugged, fast prime with refined rendering for professional client work.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for everyday use

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Fujifilm XF XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm

68.3 Score
8-16mmf/2.8Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering a 12-24mm full-frame equivalent field of view with a constant f/2.8 aperture, this lens uses 4 aspherical and 6 ED elements to maintain sharpness and minimize distortion across the zoom range. Its robust, weather-sealed build and 5-stop optical stabilization enable confident handheld shooting in challenging conditions. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need an ultra-wide perspective with reliable low-light performance.

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Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm

41.2 Score
35-63mmf/22Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The F1.7 maximum aperture combined with a medium-format sensor delivers exceptionally shallow depth of field and edge-to-edge sharpness previously unavailable in an autofocus large-format lens. Its weather-sealed, 794g body remains portable for location work while the 77mm filter thread accommodates standard accessories. This lens is best for portrait and wedding photographers who need reliable autofocus and dramatic subject separation in challenging outdoor conditions.

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Fujifilm GF GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

57.2 Score
20-35mmf/22Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering a 16-28mm full-frame equivalent field of view for the 100MP GFX system, this lens packs 3 aspherical and 4 ED elements into a compact 725g, weather-sealed body. Its constant f/4 aperture and Nano GI coating produce sharp, distortion-free results in a package no larger than a full-frame lens, while the fluorine-coated front element resists water and dust. This is the ideal ultrawide zoom for GFX landscape and architecture photographers who need rugged, high-resolution performance in challenging outdoor conditions.

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