Best Lenses under £400 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

74.4 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 16534728

52.6 Professional Score
28mmf/16Fujifilm X
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The ultra-thin, 137g design with vintage-inspired metal construction makes this a standout pancake lens for discreet shooting. Its 1:2 maximum magnification and 400mm minimum focus distance offer close-up versatility uncommon in a 28mm f/2.8 prime. This manual focus lens is best for Fujifilm X-mount street photographers who prioritize portability and a tactile, analog shooting experience.

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Best Lenses under £800 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm

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

39.7 Professional Score
50-140mmf/50Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
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This 2x teleconverter doubles the reach of Fujinon XF50-140mm and XF100-400mm lenses while maintaining autofocus speed, adding just 172g, and offering full weather sealing down to -14°C. It accurately relays aperture and focal length data to the camera, keeping EXIF metadata precise for post-processing. Best for portrait and travel photographers who need to extend the XF50-140mm to a 100-280mm equivalent without carrying a separate, heavier lens.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for professional use

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Fujifilm 16780028

65.3 Professional 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 professional use

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

85.6 Professional 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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