Camera Lenses For Portrait Photography

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Portrait lenses are those that allow you to focus on your subject, while still capturing the background. This is especially important when photographing people, as you want to make sure that your subject is the center of attention. These lenses are able to produce sharp images with a shallow depth of field, which helps keep background distractions out of focus. Browse the top-ranked list of camera lenses for portrait photography below along with associated reviews and opinions.

Canon - RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS Mid-Telephoto Prime Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 3450C002
SKU: 6388023
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 17 reviews
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"Best Lens I used with Canon...AF is fast and accurate, better than anything I used before. I recommend this lens for portrait, sports and work photography. ....Great prime lens and particular well suited for portrait photography"
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Bring beautiful detail to your images with this Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens. A maximum f/1.2 aperture provides clear, sharp results in low lighting conditions, and the DS coating makes adding bokeh effects simple. The responsive control ring allows for effortless setting adjustments. This Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens features a fluorine coating and resistance to dust and water, providing an excellent choice for outdoor shoots.
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"Best Lens I used with Canon...AF is fast and accurate, better than anything I used before. I recommend this lens for portrait, sports and work photography. ....Great prime lens and particular well suited for portrait photography"
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Bring beautiful detail to your images with this Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens. A maximum f/1.2 aperture provides clear, sharp results in low lighting conditions, and the DS coating makes adding bokeh effects simple. The responsive control ring allows for effortless setting adjustments. This Canon RF 85mm medium telephoto zoom lens features a fluorine coating and resistance to dust and water, providing an excellent choice for outdoor shoots.
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FE 50mm F1.2 Full-frame GM Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL50F12GM
SKU: 6457631
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 68 reviews
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"The ultimate in portrait photography! A bokeh monster of a lens. Also can be used for low light landscape photography. ...Must have lens for portrait or video. 1.2f is incredible, sharp from corner to corner."
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The FE 50mm F1.2 GM showcases the latest lens design technologies for delivering awe-inspiring resolution and soft, creamy bokeh.
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"The ultimate in portrait photography! A bokeh monster of a lens. Also can be used for low light landscape photography. ...Must have lens for portrait or video. 1.2f is incredible, sharp from corner to corner."
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The FE 50mm F1.2 GM showcases the latest lens design technologies for delivering awe-inspiring resolution and soft, creamy bokeh.
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XF 35mm f/2 R WR Standard Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black
Model: 16481878
SKU: 4900933
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 132 reviews
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"Bought this camera for street/portrait photography. This lens is light and super sharp. ...Absolutely gorgeous for portrait photography. Good price for what feels very high quality....Great lens"
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Add a powerful prime lens to your mirrorless X-series camera with this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens. A wide aperture allows you to take flawless shots even in lower light conditions, and the fast autofocus motor means you'll never miss a shot. The Nano-GI coating on this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens reduces ghosting and flare.
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"Bought this camera for street/portrait photography. This lens is light and super sharp. ...Absolutely gorgeous for portrait photography. Good price for what feels very high quality....Great lens"
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Add a powerful prime lens to your mirrorless X-series camera with this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens. A wide aperture allows you to take flawless shots even in lower light conditions, and the fast autofocus motor means you'll never miss a shot. The Nano-GI coating on this Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR lens reduces ghosting and flare.
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Tamron - 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD for Sony E-Mount - Black
Model: AFA071S700
SKU: 6445361
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 55 reviews
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"Nice lenses...Perfect for all event and everyday use portrait and wildlife so judsr everything you need...Great lens, very sharp and very nice bokeh...I am very happy with this lens and would recommend it for travel, portrait, landscape and nature photography."
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The Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 (Model AFA071S-700) is the world’s first all-in-one zoom to achieve a maximum aperture of F2.8 at the 28mm wide-angle end. Despite covering a wide range of focal lengths, the lens is lightweight and compact, making it convenient to bring along for all your picture taking needs. When combined with a compact, lightweight full-frame/APS-C mirrorless camera, it allows photographers to capture virtually every scene they encounter in daily use, travel, sports and nature. Tamron did not compromise on optical performance. The use of special lens elements—including LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion)- help suppress chromatic aberrations, making it possible to achieve high image quality from edge to edge. With a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide end and 0.8m (31.5 in) at the telephoto end, the lens also offers high-level close-up shooting performance. The AF drive system is powered by the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit to deliver high-speed, high-precision performance. The lens also features Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added protection.
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"Nice lenses...Perfect for all event and everyday use portrait and wildlife so judsr everything you need...Great lens, very sharp and very nice bokeh...I am very happy with this lens and would recommend it for travel, portrait, landscape and nature photography."
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The Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 (Model AFA071S-700) is the world’s first all-in-one zoom to achieve a maximum aperture of F2.8 at the 28mm wide-angle end. Despite covering a wide range of focal lengths, the lens is lightweight and compact, making it convenient to bring along for all your picture taking needs. When combined with a compact, lightweight full-frame/APS-C mirrorless camera, it allows photographers to capture virtually every scene they encounter in daily use, travel, sports and nature. Tamron did not compromise on optical performance. The use of special lens elements—including LD (Low Dispersion) and XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion)- help suppress chromatic aberrations, making it possible to achieve high image quality from edge to edge. With a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide end and 0.8m (31.5 in) at the telephoto end, the lens also offers high-level close-up shooting performance. The AF drive system is powered by the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit to deliver high-speed, high-precision performance. The lens also features Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added protection.
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Nikon - NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 Standard lens for Z Mount Mirrorless Cameras
Model: 20128
SKU: 6600188
Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 reviewfalse
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The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is a lightweight standard prime lens with a natural perspective and versatile f/1.4 aperture. Soften backgrounds, isolate subjects, cut through low light and freeze fast motion. The lens is ideal for portraits, landscapes, street photography, snapshots and close-ups. Whether you're focused on stills or videos, this lens will make every shot stand out.
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The NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 is a lightweight standard prime lens with a natural perspective and versatile f/1.4 aperture. Soften backgrounds, isolate subjects, cut through low light and freeze fast motion. The lens is ideal for portraits, landscapes, street photography, snapshots and close-ups. Whether you're focused on stills or videos, this lens will make every shot stand out.
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Panasonic - LUMIX S-S85 85mm F1.8 L-Mount Lens for LUMIX S Series Cameras - Black
Model: S-S85
SKU: 6488515
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews
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"Best lens for portrait!...Love the sharpness of the lens. I really enjoy using it with my portrait shots!...Great portrait lens...Great lens for portrait photography. So far, this is my favorite lens to take photograph"
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The LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 is a large-aperture medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens, compatible with all L-mount cameras for maximum versatility. The S85 enhances portrait photography with its beautiful bokeh effect in a compact and lightweight body. Comprising of 9 elements in 8 groups, the 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses effectively suppress both axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification. The LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 provides smooth defocus gradation from the focus peak to the neighboring area of the image as well as smooth, round bokeh of point light source without vignetting. It also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, which was a fatal problem of all interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. The rugged dust/splash-resistant* design withstands use under harsh conditions even at 14 degrees Fahrenheit. * Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water. • L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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"Best lens for portrait!...Love the sharpness of the lens. I really enjoy using it with my portrait shots!...Great portrait lens...Great lens for portrait photography. So far, this is my favorite lens to take photograph"
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The LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 is a large-aperture medium-telephoto fixed focal length lens, compatible with all L-mount cameras for maximum versatility. The S85 enhances portrait photography with its beautiful bokeh effect in a compact and lightweight body. Comprising of 9 elements in 8 groups, the 2 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses effectively suppress both axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification. The LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 provides smooth defocus gradation from the focus peak to the neighboring area of the image as well as smooth, round bokeh of point light source without vignetting. It also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, which was a fatal problem of all interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. The rugged dust/splash-resistant* design withstands use under harsh conditions even at 14 degrees Fahrenheit. * Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water. • L-Mount is a trademark or registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Tamron - 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras - Black
Model: AFA058Z700
SKU: 6568247
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 12 reviews
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"An excellent travel lens....I highly recommend this lens for travel photography....Great lens!...Excellent versatile lens. Beautiful portraits. No regrets."
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The 35-150mm F2-2.8 covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With high-level performance under a wide variety of shooting conditions, this fast lens is ideal for travel aimed at creating photographic works. Incorporating the most frequently used focal lengths from wide-angle and standard to medium telephoto and telephoto all within this single lens enables seamless shooting without the need to swap lenses, which is beneficial especially when shooting portraits where a sense of rhythm is particularly important and helps to capture outstanding shots without missing fleeting expressions of the subject. This lens features a very high-speed and high-precision autofocus for a fast-aperture lens. It also incorporates a new design in the pursuit of enhanced operability and ergonomic convenience.
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"An excellent travel lens....I highly recommend this lens for travel photography....Great lens!...Excellent versatile lens. Beautiful portraits. No regrets."
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The 35-150mm F2-2.8 covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With high-level performance under a wide variety of shooting conditions, this fast lens is ideal for travel aimed at creating photographic works. Incorporating the most frequently used focal lengths from wide-angle and standard to medium telephoto and telephoto all within this single lens enables seamless shooting without the need to swap lenses, which is beneficial especially when shooting portraits where a sense of rhythm is particularly important and helps to capture outstanding shots without missing fleeting expressions of the subject. This lens features a very high-speed and high-precision autofocus for a fast-aperture lens. It also incorporates a new design in the pursuit of enhanced operability and ergonomic convenience.
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Fujifilm - XF50mmF2 R WR Midrange Telephoto Lens - Black
Model: 16536611
SKU: 5760717
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 18 reviews
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"Im so happy with this lens! Im sooo glad I got it for my own kit! Great lens for portraits!...Great little lens...Like my other Fuji lenses, this one is also just as great for image sharpness and color. "
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Take better pictures with this Fujifilm 50mm lens. Its focusing system uses a stepping motor to provide quick autofocus without making noise, and it only weighs 200 grams, so it's easy to carry around as a secondary lens. This Fujifilm 50mm lens is weather-resistant, letting you have photo shoots in various outdoor conditions.
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"Im so happy with this lens! Im sooo glad I got it for my own kit! Great lens for portraits!...Great little lens...Like my other Fuji lenses, this one is also just as great for image sharpness and color. "
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Take better pictures with this Fujifilm 50mm lens. Its focusing system uses a stepping motor to provide quick autofocus without making noise, and it only weighs 200 grams, so it's easy to carry around as a secondary lens. This Fujifilm 50mm lens is weather-resistant, letting you have photo shoots in various outdoor conditions.
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Canon - RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM Wide Angle Prime Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 5668C002
SKU: 6513117
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews
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"24mm lens...Absolutely love my new lens , great addition to my 50mm lens. And large aperature means great for night photography....Great wide angle lens...Perfect wide angle lens for portraits. Exactly what I needed to get my business going"
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The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM wide-angle, fixed focal length lens affordably expands your options with the EOS R System. Great for still photography and videography, the RF24mm can provide drama in your still images, and has a wide field of view for vlogging, while still maintaining a natural look. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve dreamy, soft backgrounds, but you can shoot in more available light situations than you could with a slower lens. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction, and up to 6.5 stops with coordinated IS. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is surprisingly light and compact while still providing a very solid feel. Another unexpected feature of this lens is its close-focusing capability. It can focus continuously down to half life-size magnification making this prime lens even more versatile. No matter what you end up doing with this lens, you will be rewarded with high-quality images that can take your photography to the next level.
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"24mm lens...Absolutely love my new lens , great addition to my 50mm lens. And large aperature means great for night photography....Great wide angle lens...Perfect wide angle lens for portraits. Exactly what I needed to get my business going"
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The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM wide-angle, fixed focal length lens affordably expands your options with the EOS R System. Great for still photography and videography, the RF24mm can provide drama in your still images, and has a wide field of view for vlogging, while still maintaining a natural look. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve dreamy, soft backgrounds, but you can shoot in more available light situations than you could with a slower lens. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction, and up to 6.5 stops with coordinated IS. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is surprisingly light and compact while still providing a very solid feel. Another unexpected feature of this lens is its close-focusing capability. It can focus continuously down to half life-size magnification making this prime lens even more versatile. No matter what you end up doing with this lens, you will be rewarded with high-quality images that can take your photography to the next level.
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II Full-frame Large-aperture Standard Zoom G Master Lens E-mount for Sony Alpha Cameras - Black
Model: SEL1635GM2
SKU: 6559786
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews
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"the wide angle to 35mm is a great option to shoot landscape to portraits i’m having a blast with this new lens...Picture quality is amazing!! Lens is very lightweight, fast focus and perfect for my rolling shot photography. "
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II – Sony Alpha E-mount Full-frame Large-aperture Standard zoom G MASTER lens with excellent resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight design.
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"the wide angle to 35mm is a great option to shoot landscape to portraits i’m having a blast with this new lens...Picture quality is amazing!! Lens is very lightweight, fast focus and perfect for my rolling shot photography. "
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FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II – Sony Alpha E-mount Full-frame Large-aperture Standard zoom G MASTER lens with excellent resolution and bokeh in a compact, lightweight design.
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