Best Lenses under CA$700 for street photography

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

77.4 Street Score
35mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

A weather-sealed design at just 170g and a fast, quiet stepping motor AF system make this 53mm-equivalent prime an unobtrusive everyday lens. Its optical formula with two aspherical elements delivers high sharpness, while the 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth bokeh for subject separation. This lens is best for street and travel photographers needing a discreet, all-weather normal field of view on Fujifilm X-mount bodies.

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Fujifilm X100 16534716

57 Street Score
Fujifilm X
Why we recommend this

This conversion lens expands the fixed 23mm field of view to a 28mm equivalent without compromising the X100 series' compact form factor. Its dedicated design integrates seamlessly with the camera's built-in lens corrections and optical viewfinder frame lines. This accessory is best for street photographers who need a wider perspective while maintaining the X100's discreet, all-in-one profile.

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Fujifilm Fujinon 16534730 50mm

55.7 Street Score
50mmFujifilm X
Why we recommend this

This teleconverter transforms the fixed-lens X100F into a 50mm equivalent portrait tool while maintaining its native f/2.8 aperture and premium optical quality. The camera’s automatic recognition of the mounted lens ensures seamless operation without menu diving. It’s best for X100F owners who want a tighter, flattering perspective for portraits without sacrificing the compact form factor.

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Fujifilm Fujinon XF AF 23/1.4 XF 23mm

32.1 Street Score
23mmf/23Fujifilm XIS
Why we recommend this

This 23mm f/1.4 lens (35mm equivalent) delivers bright low-light capability with STM autofocus and an optical design using two ED and two HR elements to suppress aberrations. A tactile manual aperture ring with an 'A' position and a micro-USB port for firmware updates enhance handling and longevity in a compact 490g body. It is best for Fujifilm X-mount shooters who need a fast, affordable wide-angle for environmental portraits and low-light street scenes.

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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for street photography

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Fujifilm

76.5 Street Score
50-140mmf/2Fujifilm 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 CA$2,000 for street photography

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Fujifilm XF 50mm F1.0 R WR 50mm

85.9 Street Score
50mmf/1Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.0 maximum aperture delivers the shallowest depth of field in the XF lineup, creating extreme subject separation and smooth bokeh from a 9-blade diaphragm. The lens pairs this unique light-gathering capability with a weather-sealed, durable build for reliable use in dust and rain. This is best for portrait photographers who prioritize low-light performance and a distinct, three-dimensional look over compact size.

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Best Lenses under CA$3,500 for street photography

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Fujifilm XF XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR 8-16mm

71.3 Street Score
8-16mmf/2.8Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering a 12-24mm full-frame equivalent field of view with a constant f/2.8 aperture, this lens uses 4 aspherical and 6 ED elements to maintain sharpness and minimize distortion across the zoom range. Its robust, weather-sealed build and 5-stop optical stabilization enable confident handheld shooting in challenging conditions. This lens is best for landscape and architecture photographers who need an ultra-wide perspective with reliable low-light performance.

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Premium Lenses for street photography

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Fujifilm XF XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm

55.3 Street Score
500mmf/22Fujifilm XISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivering a 762mm full-frame equivalent reach in a remarkably compact 1335g body, this super-telephoto prime pairs 5.5-stop stabilization with a fast linear motor to fully resolve 40.2MP X-series sensors. Its weather-sealed construction and 9-blade diaphragm enable sharp subject separation in harsh conditions without the bulk typical of this focal length. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need handheld 500mm reach and cannot compromise on portability or autofocus speed.

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Price CA$4,049
Fujifilm XF XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR 500mm lens