Best Lenses under £400 for travel

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Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR 23mm

54.5 Travel Score
23mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 90g and featuring weather-sealed construction, this lens delivers a 35mm full-frame equivalent field of view with an 11-blade aperture for smooth bokeh. Its compact, 3.2 oz design and two aspherical elements maintain high optical quality without adding bulk to your kit. This lens is best for street and travel photographers who need a discreet, all-weather prime that won't weigh them down.

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Best Lenses under £800 for travel

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Fujifilm XF 16537744 18-135mm

78.8 Travel 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

57.6 Travel Score
50-140mmf/50Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

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 travel

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Fujifilm 16780028

48.5 Travel 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 travel

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

67.7 Travel 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 35-63mm

42.5 Travel Score
35-63mmf/22Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

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 GF20-35mmF4 R WR 35-28mm

50.1 Travel Score
20-35mmf/22Fujifilm GWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

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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