Best Lenses under £400 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR 35mm

74.7 Professional 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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Best Lenses under £800 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR 16mm

70.4 Professional Score
16mmf/16Fujifilm XWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and 15cm minimum focus distance enable dramatic close-ups with a shallow depth of field uncommon for a 24mm-equivalent lens. The weather-sealed, all-metal construction and advanced Nano-GI coating ensure reliable performance and flare resistance in harsh conditions. This lens is best for environmental portrait and wedding photographers who need a fast, wide prime that can isolate subjects while capturing context.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for professional use

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Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR 50mm

65.9 Professional 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 professional use

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

86 Professional 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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