Best Lenses under £400 for macro

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Fujifilm XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens Black

77.6 Macro Score
15-45mmf/22Fujifilm XIS
Why we recommend this

The 15-45mm (24-72mm equivalent) power zoom with a stepping motor enables silent, smooth focus and focal length changes, while 3-stop OIS steadies handheld video. Its 135g collapsible body and 5cm near-macro capability add travel-friendly versatility without impacting a budget kit. This lens suits street photographers and vloggers needing a lightweight, stabilized wide-to-standard zoom for hybrid shooting.

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Fujifilm XF 35mm F/2 R WR 35mm

70.3 Macro Score
35mmf/2Fujifilm 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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Best Lenses under £800 for macro

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Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm

74 Macro Score
16mmf/22Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing just 155g with full weather sealing, this 24mm-equivalent prime stands out as an exceptionally portable wide-angle option for Fujifilm X-mount. Its stepping motor delivers fast, near-silent autofocus, while the Super EBC coating and two aspherical elements maintain contrast and sharpness in challenging light. This lens is best for travel and landscape photographers who need a discreet, all-weather companion that won't weigh down their kit.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for macro

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Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 56mm

47.7 Macro 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 macro

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Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR

68.3 Macro 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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