Best Lenses under £400 for portrait

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

57.4 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 XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ

45.4 Portrait Score
15-45mmf/22Fujifilm XIS
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The 15-45mm (24-72mm equivalent) power zoom with a stepping motor enables silent, smooth focus and focal length changes, while 3-stop OIS steadies handheld video. Its 135g collapsible body and 5cm near-macro capability add travel-friendly versatility without impacting a budget kit. This lens suits street photographers and vloggers needing a lightweight, stabilized wide-to-standard zoom for hybrid shooting.

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Best Lenses under £800 for portrait

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Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm

55.4 Portrait 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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Best Lenses under £2,000 for portrait

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Fujifilm GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR

64.8 Portrait Score
100-200mmf/5.6Fujifilm GISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering sharp medium-format telephoto reach, the lens uses one aspherical and two Super ED elements to control aberrations across its constant f/5.6 aperture. A 5-stop optical stabilizer and weather-sealed build enable confident handheld shooting in harsh conditions, while the linear motor provides fast, quiet autofocus. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers using the GFX system who need a rugged 79-158mm equivalent zoom.

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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR 23mm

55.6 Portrait Score
23mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
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Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and optical design with 2 aspherical and 3 ED elements deliver sharp, high-contrast images with smooth bokeh from a 9-blade diaphragm, even in challenging light. The lens adds weather sealing and a fast linear motor for silent autofocus in a compact 375g body, making it a durable, discreet tool. This 35mm-equivalent prime is best for street and wedding photographers who need reliable low-light performance and robust build quality in a single walk-around lens.

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Fujifilm GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens 120mm

72.3 Portrait Score
120mmG MountISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 0.5x maximum magnification and optical design with 3 ED elements deliver sharp, aberration-free macro and portrait results. The built-in 5-stop image stabilization and weather-resistant construction enable reliable handheld shooting in challenging conditions. This lens is best for studio portrait photographers who need a stabilized medium telephoto with true 1:2 macro capability on the GFX system.

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Fujifilm XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens 80mm

46.5 Portrait Score
80mmf/22Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed
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Delivering true 1:1 magnification with a 122mm equivalent focal length, this lens combines 5-stop optical stabilization with a bright f/2.8 aperture for sharp handheld macro work. Its weather-resistant build and fluorine-coated front element ensure reliable performance in harsh conditions, while the linear motor provides fast, silent autofocus. This lens is best for nature photographers who need to capture intricate floral details and textures in the field without a tripod.

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

42.6 Portrait Score
20-35mmf/22Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
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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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