Best Lenses under €500 for street photography

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Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

84.2 Street Score
18-55mmf/3.5Canon EF-SIS
Why we recommend this

Bundled with a 0.45x wide-angle adapter, close-up lenses, and a three-piece filter kit, this zoom lens offers creative versatility beyond standard kit optics. Its optical 4-stop stabilization and STM autofocus enable smooth handheld video, reflected in a 60.4 video score. Best for Canon APS-C beginners seeking an affordable, all-in-one package for instant wide-angle and macro effects.

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Best Lenses under €900 for street photography

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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

69.4 Street Score
10-22mmf/4.5Canon EF-S
Why we recommend this

With an ultra-wide 10-22mm zoom (16-35mm equivalent) and a fast, quiet ring-type USM autofocus, this lens weighs just 385g, making it ideal for travel. Its 3 aspherical elements and 1 Super-UD element deliver sharp, detailed images across the frame, though the f/3.5-4.5 aperture limits low-light performance. Best for landscape and travel photographers seeking a compact, high-optics wide-angle zoom for Canon APS-C bodies.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for street photography

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Canon L EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 100mm

55.9 Street Score
100mmf/32Canon EFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The Hybrid Image Stabilizer delivers up to 5 stops of shake correction at 1:1 magnification, enabling sharp handheld macro shots without a tripod. Its L-series weather-sealed build and ring-type USM motor provide silent, fast autofocus with full-time manual override, while the 1:1 reproduction ratio captures extreme detail from an 11.8-inch working distance. This lens is best for field macro photographers shooting insects and flowers who need stabilization and durable construction in variable outdoor conditions.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for street photography

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Canon L 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

64.6 Street Score
24-70mmf/22Canon EFISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 24-70mm zoom range, paired with one Super UD and two UD elements, delivers sharp, color-accurate images with minimal chromatic aberration. Its weather-sealed, 805g build and fluorine coating provide reliable durability for field use, while the 5-stop image stabilization enables sharper handheld shooting. This lens is best for landscape and travel photographers needing a rugged, versatile workhorse with a 92.5/100 landscape score.

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