Best Lenses under £400 for macro

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Panasonic Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame AF STM

74.7 Macro Score
50mm f/1.8 Panasonic Sigma L IS
Why we recommend this

Packing STM autofocus and stabilization into a lightweight 298g body, this 50mm f/1.8 uses 11 elements with ED and HR glass to suppress aberrations and ghosting. A USB-C port enables Android-only firmware updates to refine AF, while the optical design delivers zero distortion and excellent vignette control. Portrait and macro shooters benefit most from its 82.3 portrait score and smooth f/1.8 bokeh on L-mount cameras.

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Panasonic Lumix S S-R2060

67 Macro Score
20-60mm f/3.5 L Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 20–60mm focal length starts at an ultrawide 20mm—unusual for a kit zoom—while packing a compact 567g build, full weather sealing, and 0.43x maximum magnification for near-macro close-ups. Video recording benefits from suppressed focus breathing and smooth aperture control, and the 67mm filter thread matches common accessories. This lens is best for travel photographers and hybrid shooters who want a single, durable optic to capture vast landscapes, environmental portraits, and detailed close-ups in any weather.

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Best Lenses under £800 for macro

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Panasonic Lumix S Series

77.7 Macro Score
35mm f/1.8 Leica L-Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 11-element optical design with 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements delivers high resolution across the full frame, paired with an f/1.8 aperture for strong bokeh and low-light performance. Its 295g weather-sealed build and suppressed focus breathing make it equally capable for run-and-gun video work and all-day street shooting. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and portrait photographers who need a reliable, natural-perspective 35mm prime that transitions seamlessly between stills and video.

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Panasonic VILTROX 16mm F1.8 L Full Frame

60.9 Macro Score
16mm f/1.8 Leica L
Why we recommend this

Its 16mm f/1.8 design combines a complex 15-element, 12-group optical path with 4 ED and 3 aspherical elements, delivering sharp, low-aberration imaging in dim conditions. The lens differentiates itself with an integrated electronic parameter display and a dedicated aperture ring for direct, tactile control. It's ideal for L-mount photographers and videographers focusing on environmental portraits, astro-landscapes, or close-up detail work where silent STM autofocus and a bright wide-angle perspective are essential.

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