Best Lenses under €500 for street photography

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm

56.2 Street Score
18-40mm22-32L-MountWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 155g and measuring 1.6 inches long, this full-frame zoom uses three aspherical, two ED, and one ultra-high refractive element for corner-to-corner sharpness. Weather sealing and fluorine coating resist dust and splashes, while suppressed focus breathing and the 120mm Hybrid Zoom with an S9 body cater to video. Best for travel photographers needing an ultra-light wide-to-normal lens, with capable macro and landscape performance.

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Best Lenses under €900 for street photography

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm

86.6 Street Score
9mmf/1.7Micro Four ThirdsWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The f/1.7 aperture on this 9mm prime delivers strong low-light performance and depth-of-field control in an ultra-wide 18mm full-frame equivalent field of view. Its weather-sealed, 130g build and 3.7" minimum focus distance make it a uniquely portable and durable option for close-up wide-angle work. This lens is best for travel and street photographers using Micro Four Thirds bodies who need a fast, compact ultrawide that can handle inclement conditions.

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Best Lenses under €1,500 for street photography

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-E2460 24-60mm

66.9 Street Score
24-60mmf/2.8L-MountWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 24-60mm zoom range in a 544g, dust and splash-resistant body makes this lens a uniquely portable option for full-frame L-Mount shooters. It offers strong close-up versatility with a 0.3x magnification and a 178mm minimum focus distance, plus a silent, focus-breathing-suppressed AF system for video work. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and travelers who need a fast, weather-sealed standard zoom that won't weigh down their kit.

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Best Lenses under €2,500 for street photography

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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 50-200mm

63.8 Street Score
50-200mmf/22Micro Four ThirdsISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A bright f/2.8-4.0 aperture across a versatile 50-200mm range (100-400mm equivalent) and Leica-engineered optics with 2 ED elements deliver exceptional sharpness for a Micro Four Thirds zoom. The robust, weather-sealed build combines with a fast linear autofocus motor and 5-stop POWER O.I.S. stabilization to reliably capture sharp images in challenging outdoor conditions. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a portable, 655g telephoto zoom that doesn't compromise on professional-grade image quality.

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