Best Lenses under £400 for street photography

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Sigma Contemporary 20mm f/2 DG 20mm

47.4 Street Score
20mm 22 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 370g with a weather-sealed all-metal build, this 20mm f/2 prime delivers ultra-wide composition and fast aperture in a compact L-mount package. The STM autofocus enables smooth video pulls, while three aspherical and two ED elements minimize distortion and aberrations across the frame. Best for travel and landscape photographers who need a lightweight, durable wide-angle lens with decent low-light capability for handheld shooting.

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Best Lenses under £800 for street photography

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Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm

92 Street Score
28mm f/1.4 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 constant aperture and 17-element optical design with 5 ED and 3 aspherical elements produce crisp, low-light shots with suppressed chromatic aberration. A weather-sealed, splash-proof body pairs with a bundled kit including a 128GB card, filters, and flexible tripod for immediate field readiness. This lens is best for portrait and studio professionals needing a fast 28mm prime with robust build and precise depth-of-field control.

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Sigma Contemporary 15mm f/1.4 DC 15mm

87.2 Street Score
15mm f/1.4 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 15mm f/1.4 prime pairs its bright aperture with a 13-element optical design in a compact 221g body, providing a 22.5mm full-frame equivalent field of view. A stepping motor AF system delivers quiet, precise focus for video, complemented by a manual aperture ring for direct exposure control. This lens suits street and portrait shooters who need a low-light-capable ultra-wide perspective without the weight of bulkier options.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for street photography

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Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 100-400mm

76.3 Street Score
100-400mm f/5 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 142g, this 100-400mm f/5-6.3 zoom pairs a 4-stop stabilizer and stepping-motor AF with full weather sealing on Sony E-mount. Its brass bayonet mount, rounded 9-blade diaphragm, and anti-flare coatings add ruggedness and smooth bokeh in a portable form. Landscape and wildlife photographers who prioritize lightweight handheld reach will find it ideal, though it struggles for macro.

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Sigma Art 50mm f/1.4 DG DN 50mm

50.5 Street Score
50mm 16 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 14-element optical design with three aspherical elements and an f/1.4 aperture delivers sharp, aberration-free images with a fast, silent VCM autofocus motor and full weather sealing. The 11-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth bokeh, and the bundled 72mm filter kit and case add practical value. This lens is best for portrait photographers and low-light shooters on Sony E-mount who need precise autofocus and rugged, weather-sealed build quality.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for street photography

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Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II 24-70mm

77.4 Street Score
24-70mm f/2.8 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 24-70mm zoom range pairs with fast HLA autofocus and dust/splash-resistant construction. The aperture ring with click and lock switches and a 6.7-inch minimum focusing distance add tactile control and close-up flexibility. This lens suits event and portrait shooters who prioritize a weather-sealed, precise standard zoom over macro capability.

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Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS 70-200mm

54.5 Street Score
70-200mm 22 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports combines a constant f/2.8 aperture with dual HLA motors for fast autofocus and up to 7.5 stops of stabilization via the OS2 algorithm. Its weather-sealed build and Super Multi-Layer Coating with water- and oil-repellent layers ensure reliable outdoor performance without sacrificing portability at just 212g. Best for landscape and travel photographers who need a lightweight telephoto zoom with excellent stabilization for handheld shooting in variable conditions.

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Premium Lenses for street photography

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Sigma Sports 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports 60-600mm

65.9 Street Score
60-600mm f/4.5 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 10x zoom range from 60mm to 600mm, 7-stop optical stabilization, and dustproof/splashproof construction make it a uniquely versatile all-in-one telephoto for Sony E mount. The lens supports a 1:2.4 maximum magnification for close-up details, and its f/4.5-6.3 aperture remains effective in bright light without requiring a lens swap. This is best for travel and outdoor photographers who need one robust lens to cover landscapes through super-telephoto wildlife without changing glass in dusty conditions.

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