Best Lenses under £400 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

68.8 Professional 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

56.6 Professional 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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Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR 50mm

44.4 Professional Score
50mmf/50Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
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The compact 380g build and near-silent autofocus make this 50mm f/3.5 prime a discreet, responsive choice for medium format shooters. Its Fujinon Super EBC coating and lightweight design deliver consistent image quality without the bulk typically associated with GFX glass. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who prioritize portability and quiet operation over extreme low-light or macro performance.

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Best Lenses under £800 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm

68.4 Professional Score
18-135mmf/22Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 5-stop optical image stabilization and weather-sealed construction enable sharp results across an 18-135mm range in a lightweight 490g body. Fast linear motor autofocus and smooth bokeh from the f/3.5-5.6 aperture handle moving subjects and portraits with ease. This lens is ideal for landscape and travel photographers who need a reliable, all-in-one zoom for challenging outdoor conditions.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

73 Professional Score
50-140mmf/22Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 76-213mm equivalent zoom range pairs with a Triple Linear Motor for fast, near-silent autofocus and 5-stop optical stabilization. The fully weather-sealed, all-metal construction and Nano-GI coating ensure sharp, contrast-rich images even in harsh outdoor conditions. This lens is best for portrait and event photographers who need reliable, professional-grade telephoto reach on Fujifilm X-mount bodies.

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Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 80mm

47.7 Professional Score
80mmf/22Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
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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 GF120mmF4 R LM OIS WR Macro Lens 120mm

69.6 Professional 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

64.5 Professional 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

60 Professional 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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