Best Lenses under £400 for professional use

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Nikon Nikkor Z 20085

67.6 Professional Score
50-250mm 6.3 Nikon Z IS
Why we recommend this

The NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR offers a 75-375mm equivalent reach with 5-stop optical stabilization and an assignable control ring, all in a 51g body. Often sold refurbished, it becomes one of the most affordable stabilized telephotos for the Z mount, and the featherweight build with a customizable ring enhances handling. This lens is ideal for Nikon Z DX users who need a portable, budget-friendly option for travel, street, and everyday telephoto shooting.

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25.7 Professional Score
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Best Lenses under £800 for professional use

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8

80.7 Professional Score
28mm f/2.8 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

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.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for professional use

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S

63.6 Professional Score
14-30mm 22 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

This ultra-wide zoom covers 14-30mm with a constant f/4 aperture and weighs just 485g, making it one of the lightest weather-sealed options for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Four ED and four aspherical elements, plus Nano Crystal coatings, deliver sharp, flare-resistant images across the frame. Best for landscape and architecture photographers who need a compact, travel-friendly wide zoom without sacrificing optical quality.

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for professional use

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4

82.4 Professional Score
35mm 1.4 Nikon Z Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and Silent Wave Motor enable quick, quiet focusing in dim conditions, while weather sealing and Nano Crystal Coat suppress flare and moisture ingress. At just 113g, this lens disappears in your hand, making it an unobtrusive choice for all-day street sessions and candid portraits without fatigue. Portrait and street photographers who need a fast, weather-resistant 35mm prime with silent operation will find this featherweight build never intrudes on the shot.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

62.9 Professional Score
70-200mm 22 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Weighing 998g—26% lighter than its predecessor—this f/2.8 zoom leverages a VCM Multi-Focus AF system and 6-stop VR for fast, silent focusing and steady handheld shots. Its 11-blade diaphragm and 380mm close focus produce pleasing background blur, while weather sealing and a de-clickable control ring cater to demanding video use. This lens is ideal for event and wedding photographers and hybrid shooters requiring a portable, reliable telephoto for both stills and 4K video.

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