Best Lenses under $50038
1. Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens
#1 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Nikon's 35mm F1.8G features an optical design consisting of 8 elements in 6 groups, a Silent Wave Motor for quiet autofocusing, and a manual focus override that can be... Read More
2. Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 Lens
#2 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"thanks a lot, it was safely packaged. lens is also good for street photography." Read More
3. Canon EF 40mm F2.8 STM Lens
#3 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
With a compact design and high-quality image capture, the Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lens is a reliable addition to a photographer’s camera bag. A 2.8 aperture, built... Read More
4. Sony 55–210mm F/4.5–6.3 OSS E-mount
#4 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"Great add for my camera. " Read More
5. Nikon 50mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR FX Lens
#5 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"Great price/performance ratio, very good for portraits on the DX. Awesome for 1st lens with some zoom kit lens." Read More
6. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens
#6 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
The Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, as one of the best selling lenses of all time, needs little introduction. Whether you're shooting in broad daylight or in dim lighting,... Read More
7. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter
#7 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
When you need to get closer to your subjects than your lens can normally reach, there’s the M.Zuiko Digital MC-14 1.4x Teleconverter from Olympus. Compatible with the... Read More
8. Fujifilm Fujinon XF 18–55mm F2.8–4 R LM OIS Lens
#8 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"Amazing..... Simply Amazing!" Read More
9. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens
#9 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
A great introduction to the world of EOS prime lenses, the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM delivers sharp image and movie quality in a range of conditions—portraits, action... Read More
10. Fujinon XC 50–230mm F4.5–6.7 OIS II Lens
#10 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"For this price, it's an amazing piece of equipment." Read More
11. M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens
#11 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"Great pancake-style zoom lens for packing light. Decent quality and small size with the zoom retracted makes a great lens when you're packing light with your M4/3..." Read More
12. Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Lens
#12 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Lightweight and quick, the Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 lens excels at shooting in up-close and low-light conditions. The bright f/0.95 maximum aperture offers... Read More
13. Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR Lens
#13 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Capture travel shots, dramatic sunsets, family portraits, and more with the AF-S DX Nikkor 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR lens from Nikon. This super-telephoto 5.5x zoom... Read More
14. Sony FE 28-70mm f 3.5-5.6 OSS Lens
#14 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Made for use with Sony’s full-frame E-mount cameras, this lightweight, compact zoom lens is great for travel, street, and general-purpose photography. The built-in... Read More
15. Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14–150mm f4–5.6 II Lens
#15 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
A great solution for those who prefer to carry only one lens when exploring, the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14–150mm f4–5.6 lens has a weatherproof construction and a 10.7x... Read More
16. Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS Lens
#16 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
An extra-wide-angle, manual-focus lens designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras, the Samyang 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is well suited for landscape, architectural, and interior... Read More
17. Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R Lens
#17 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Designed for Fujifilm X-mount mirrorless cameras, the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4 R lens is a great choice for everyday shooting. Featuring a 35-millimeter-equivalent focal... Read More
18. Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED Lens
#18 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Faraway subjects are within reach with the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70–300mm f/4.5–6.3G ED lens: a super-telephoto zoom that’s great for shooting sports, wildlife,... Read More
19. Canon EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM (White Box)
#19 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
"I really like this lens. It has a lock on it too to stop it from moving during transport which I really appreciate." Read More
20. Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
#20 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
For an ultra-wide angle in a compact lens, the Canon 10-18 mm F4.5-5.6 IS STM is built for EOS cameras with an APS-C Sensor. Produce rich, gorgeous shots with high... Read More
21. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f2.8 Lens
#21 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
A wide-angle pancake lens with a fixed focal length (the 35mm equivalent of 34mm), this Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/2.8 lens is well suited for everything from... Read More
22. Olympus M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens
#22 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Capture all the details with the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8: a powerful macro lens with a 1:1 life-size magnification and a minimum focusing distance of about 7 and... Read More
23. Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75–300mm f4.8–6.7 II Lens
#23 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Offering portability and excellent image quality in one package, the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75–300mm f4.8–6.7 II lens puts those heavy, bulky super-telephoto zooms to... Read More
24. Canon EOS 4000D DSLR Camera
#24 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Incorporating professional-grade features into an easy-to-master interface, the Canon EOS 4000D DSLR camera is a solid option for both beginner and advanced... Read More
25. Deco Gear Universal 500mm f/8 Telephoto Lens
#25 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Designed for T-mount cameras, the Deco Gear universal 500mm f/8 lens packs excellent optics and advanced technologies into a compact form factor. Great for nature,... Read More
26. Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f1.8 USM AF Lens
#26 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
The Canon Telephoto EF 85mm f1.8 is an inexpensive, lightweight lens ideal for medium range shooting. The lens performs with impeccable control in low light conditions. Read More
27. Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens
#27 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
With its dual image stabilizer, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42-millimeter f/3.5–5.6 II lens captures sharp photos with minimal distortion. This standard zoom lens... Read More
28. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 Lens
#28 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
The M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 is meant to give you optimal control over your depth of field in incredibly low-light environments. Offered as a 90 millimeter equivalent for... Read More
29. Bushnell H2O Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars
#29 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Bushnell’s H20 waterproof binoculars are designed to lock out moisture should you drop them into water or run into wet weather. Whether you’re out at sea or observing... Read More
30. Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR Lens
#30 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Capture travel shots, dramatic sunsets, family portraits, and more with the AF-S DX Nikkor 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR lens from Nikon. This super-telephoto 5.5x zoom... Read More
31. Kamlan 55mm F/1.2 Full-Frame Prime Lens
#31 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
With an extremely large aperture that’s ideal for low-light conditions, the Kamlan 55mm F/1.2 full-frame prime lens is designed for Sony E-mount cameras. It captures... Read More
32. Nikon AF-P DX 10–20mm VR & AF-S DX 40mm Lens Kit
#32 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Great for scenic and up-close applications, the Nikon AF-P DX 10–20mm VR and AF-S DX 40mm lenses will help you take stunning photographs in a variety of environments.... Read More
33. Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 PD-Zoom Lens
#33 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Developed for shooting movies, the Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10–100mm f/4.5–5.6 power zoom lens has a voice coil AF motor, which keeps camera pan-in and pan-out activity... Read More
34. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12–50mm f/3.5–6.3 EZ
#34 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
A solid choice for those who prefer to carry only one lens when exploring, the Olympus M.Zuiko digital 12–50mm f/3.5–6.3 EZ lens works well in close to medium range... Read More
35. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40–150mm f/4–5.6 R Lens
#35 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Well suited for travel, street, and portrait photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko digital 40–150mm f/4–5.6 R lens is an excellent complement to your fast primes. Designed... Read More
36. Nikon 50mm Nikkor AF-S F1.4G Lens
#36 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
An ultra-fast standard-length prime lens, the Nikon 50mm Nikkor F1.4G delivers crisp images in a variety of lighting conditions. Along with providing great... Read More
37. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens
#37 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
Designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount cameras, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro USM lens provides an excellent midrange length that's ideal for portraits and close-ups.... Read More
38. Nikon ProStaff 3 16-48x60 Spotting Scope Kit
#38 in Best Lenses under $500 of 38 products
With a fully multi-coated optical path and a weather-sealed housing, the straight-through viewing ProStaff 3 16-48x60 Spotting Scope Kit from Nikon is great for... Read More
