Best Lenses under £400 for everyday use

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28-60mmf/4-5.6Sony EWeather Sealed
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A retractable design collapses this full-frame zoom to a compact 45mm length, making it remarkably portable despite its 28-60mm range and dust- and moisture-resistant build. Three aspherical elements and a linear AF motor deliver sharp, quiet autofocus in a lightweight package that pairs seamlessly with smaller Sony E-mount bodies. This lens is best for travel photographers who prioritize minimal kit weight and weather sealing over a fast aperture.

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30mmf/3.5Sony E
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Achieving true 1:1 magnification with a 95mm minimum focus distance, this 138g lens uses one ED and three aspherical elements to control aberrations in a compact package. Its featherweight build and internal focusing make it a discreet, easy-to-handle option for field work on APS-C bodies. This lens is best for hobbyist macro photographers who need a lightweight, affordable prime for detailed close-ups of flowers, products, and textures.

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Best Lenses under £800 for everyday use

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24-105mmf/4Sony EISWeather Sealed
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A constant f/4 aperture across a 24-105mm range, combined with 4 aspherical and 3 ED elements, delivers consistent exposure and sharpness for a true one-lens solution. The 663g build integrates Optical SteadyShot stabilization and full weather sealing, making it a durable, handheld-friendly option for unpredictable conditions. This lens is best for landscape and travel photographers who need a single, reliable zoom covering wide vistas to short telephoto details without swapping glass.

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10-20mmf/4Sony EWeather Sealed
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Weighing just 178g with a constant f/4 aperture, this is the world's smallest and lightest APS-C ultra-wide power zoom, delivering exceptional mobility without sacrificing image quality. Its internal zoom and focus design maintains a stable center of gravity, while the power zoom mechanism enables smooth, variable-speed zooms with minimal camera vibration for solo shooters. This lens is best for vloggers and hybrid shooters using gimbals who need reliable autofocus and suppressed focus breathing for 4K video.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for everyday use

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70-300mmf/4.5-5.6Sony EISWeather Sealed
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The 70-300mm zoom range with a linear autofocus motor and Optical SteadyShot stabilization makes this lens a solid choice for handheld telephoto work. Its 854g weight and weather-sealed build keep it portable and durable for outdoor shooting, while the Nano AR Coating controls flare. Best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a versatile, full-frame E-mount zoom without prime-lens bulk.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for everyday use

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135mmf/1.8Sony EWeather Sealed
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The f/1.8 maximum aperture and advanced XA element deliver exceptional subject isolation with smooth, 11-blade bokeh, while the XD linear motor provides fast, silent autofocus. Its dust and moisture-sealed, 950g magnesium build offers professional-grade durability without excessive weight for a 135mm prime. This lens is best for portrait and wedding photographers who need uncompromising sharpness and background separation in a reliable, handheld package.

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28-135mmf/4Sony EISWeather Sealed
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A servo-powered zoom mechanism and constant f/4 aperture across the 28-135mm range make this a standout for controlled video environments. Optical SteadyShot stabilization and a Nano AR Coating ensure sharp, consistent footage, while the full-frame E-mount compatibility offers wide creative latitude. This lens is best for documentary filmmakers and event videographers who need a single, reliable parfocal zoom for run-and-gun shooting.

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50-150mmf/2Sony EWeather Sealed
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The constant f/2 aperture across a 50-150mm zoom range replaces multiple fast primes, making it a unique optic for full-frame E-mount cameras. Its four XD linear motors deliver fast, silent autofocus, while the de-clickable aperture ring and weather-sealed, 1340g build cater to demanding video and stills workflows. This lens is best for wedding and event photographers who need to rapidly switch between portrait focal lengths without sacrificing shallow depth of field.

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400-800mmf/6.3-8Sony EISWeather Sealed
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The 400-800mm zoom range, extendable to 1600mm with teleconverters, provides unmatched reach for full-frame E-mount cameras. Its internal zoom design and 2722g weight maintain balanced handling, while dual linear motors deliver fast, quiet autofocus for tracking erratic subjects. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need extreme focal lengths without sacrificing handheld stability.

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