Affordable lenses are abundant in 2024, offering excellent value and quality. Let's explore some top budget lens choices for your mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors. Coming to you from , this insightful video presents ten low-budget lenses that deliver great performance.
The first lens on the list is the , a manual focus fisheye lens. Despite its lack of autofocus, it’s easy to use because of its extreme wide angle view. The lens offers sharp images but can have some color fringing.
Next is the a lens offering ultra-wide angles without fisheye distortion. Priced at $300, this lens is perfect for artistic and landscape photography. It’s not the sharpest lens, but it offers good contrast and beautiful bokeh.
It also has autofocus, making it a great deal. A more conventional option is the , a standard zoom lens with a bright constant aperture. It's compact and reasonably priced.
Though it’s the most expensive lens on the list, it’s versatile and a great upgrade from a kit lens. The lens is available for Sony E and Fuji X mount cameras and will soon be available for Canon RF mount cameras. Also on the list is the .
Originally not on the list due to average picture quality, its recent price drop to $150 makes it a great value. It’s decently sharp with nice bokeh and contrast. Currently available for Fuji X mount cameras, versions for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts are expected soon.
Finally, the is perfect for portrait photography. With its bright aperture and sharp image .
