Best Lenses under £400 for everyday use

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Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN

89.6 Score
16mm f/1.4 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its large f/1.4 aperture delivers superb low-light performance and a shallow depth of field, while its compact 404g build makes it highly portable for a lens of this speed. It fully accommodates Sony's Fast Hybrid AF system, ensuring reliable autofocus for both stills and video. This lens is best for Sony E-mount shooters needing a fast, wide prime for environmental portraits or handheld vlogging in challenging light.

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Sigma Art 35mm f/1.4 DG DN

84.1 Score
35mm f/1.4 Sony E
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 aperture and complex optical formula with SLD, FLD, and aspherical elements deliver exceptional sharpness and bokeh. The robust build and premium coatings provide reliable performance for demanding use. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize optical quality over portability for their Sony full-frame cameras.

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Best Lenses under £800 for everyday use

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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS

91.4 Score
16-300mm f/3.5 Sony E IS
Why we recommend this

This lens stands out with its massive 24-450mm equivalent zoom range, a 1:2 macro magnification, and a high-speed HLA autofocus motor. Its all-in-one design offers significant versatility for a single lens, covering wide-angle to super-telephoto photography. It is best for photographers who need one lens for everything from landscapes to close-up details and want to avoid changing lenses on an APS-C camera.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for everyday use

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Sigma Art 85mm f/1.4 DG DN

83.4 Score
85mm f/1.4 Sony E Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture delivers exceptional background blur and low-light performance, ideal for isolating subjects. The lens is built with a complex 15-element optical formula designed to minimize aberrations and produce sharp, high-contrast images. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize creamy bokeh and optical clarity over portability or weather sealing.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for everyday use

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Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS

81.4 Score
70-200mm f/2.8 Sony E IS
Why we recommend this

Its constant f/2.8 aperture and high-response linear AF motor deliver fast, precise performance for action and low-light shooting. The internal zoom and focus design provides excellent balance and handling, while the advanced OS2 stabilization ensures sharp handheld shots. This lens is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need reliable tracking and a robust, well-balanced telephoto zoom.

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Sigma Art 50mm f/1.2 DG DN

75.7 Score
50mm f/1.2 Sony E
Why we recommend this

Its standout f/1.2 maximum aperture enables exceptional low-light performance and a very shallow depth of field for portraiture. The lens also features a high-response linear autofocus motor and four aspherical elements for fast, accurate focusing and sharp image quality. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who prioritize creamy bokeh and excellent subject isolation in their work.

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Premium Lenses for everyday use

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Sigma Sports 200mm f/2 DG OS

76.4 Score
200mm f/2 Sony E IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/2 maximum aperture and 6.5-stop optical stabilization allow for exceptional low-light performance and handheld shooting with a 200mm focal length. The HLA-driven autofocus motor provides notably fast and quiet focusing, which is a significant advantage for video work. This lens is best for portrait photographers and videographers who require a fast, stabilized medium telephoto prime for controlled environments, given its substantial 1814g weight.

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