Best Nikon Budget Lenses Under £800 in 2026

Weighing just 156g and offering an f/2.8 aperture, this full-frame wide-angle prime uses two aspherical elements to maintain sharpness across the frame. The 0.19m minimum focus distance provides 1:5 macro reproduction, making it versatile for close-up work alongside street photography. It’s best for Nikon Z shooters needing a discreet everyday lens for macro and street scenes.

The Metabones Speed Booster XL 0.64x adapter concentrates full-frame Nikon G lens light onto Micro Four Thirds sensors, increasing brightness by over a stop while widening the angle of view. Its 50.9/100 portrait score reflects effective shallow depth-of-field results, despite lacking autofocus and stabilization. This adapter is best for portrait shooters adapting Nikon G glass to MFT, but its 15.3/100 macro score makes it unsuitable for close-up work.