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: 3450C002SKU: 6388023Top comment"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.Top comment"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.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Sony - FE 28-70mm F2 G Master Lens - Black
Model: SEL2870GMSKU: 6609295Top comment"I love using primes, so this is the ideal set up for weddings, mini sessions, family sessions, portraits sessions, pets... you name it. I have other lenses for traveling and real estate photography, but this takes the cake for everything else I shoot....Great Wedding Lens...This lens is the perfect piece of equipment for a wedding photographer. 28-70 is a great range for wides and more intimate portraits. "
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FE 28-70mm F2 GM - An F2 standard zoom that rivals prime lens qualityTop comment"I love using primes, so this is the ideal set up for weddings, mini sessions, family sessions, portraits sessions, pets... you name it. I have other lenses for traveling and real estate photography, but this takes the cake for everything else I shoot....Great Wedding Lens...This lens is the perfect piece of equipment for a wedding photographer. 28-70 is a great range for wides and more intimate portraits. "
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NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20097SKU: 6432647Top comment"Stunning lens. Cannot emphasize more!...Used it for real estate and milky way/general landscape photography. It is pricy but you get what you pay for!...Exceptional Lens, lightweight, durable, easy connection , & a go to Lens for Landscapes & Night Photography."
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The views through the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S are simply epic. Ultra-wide perspectives that challenge our sense of scale. Clarity that transports you. A level of detail you have to see to believe. All in the shortest, lightest and most versatile 14-24mm f/2.8 constant aperture zoom available. Optimized for landscapes, cityscapes, night skies, architecture, interiors and environmental portraits—this is the lens for taking it all in.Top comment"Stunning lens. Cannot emphasize more!...Used it for real estate and milky way/general landscape photography. It is pricy but you get what you pay for!...Exceptional Lens, lightweight, durable, easy connection , & a go to Lens for Landscapes & Night Photography."
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The views through the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S are simply epic. Ultra-wide perspectives that challenge our sense of scale. Clarity that transports you. A level of detail you have to see to believe. All in the shortest, lightest and most versatile 14-24mm f/2.8 constant aperture zoom available. Optimized for landscapes, cityscapes, night skies, architecture, interiors and environmental portraits—this is the lens for taking it all in.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20072SKU: 6292232Top comment"Great lens...Great lens for multiple uses. Works great for the photography im doing....Great lens!...Great lens, I have used it for portrait photography and the pictures turn out perfect!"
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Capture everything from wide-angle views to close-ups with this 24-70mm Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens. A constant f/4 max aperture allows consistent exposure at any zoom setting, while the new optical formula provides faithful color reproduction with virtually no flare or chromatic aberration. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens is durable for everyday use.Top comment"Great lens...Great lens for multiple uses. Works great for the photography im doing....Great lens!...Great lens, I have used it for portrait photography and the pictures turn out perfect!"
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Capture everything from wide-angle views to close-ups with this 24-70mm Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens. A constant f/4 max aperture allows consistent exposure at any zoom setting, while the new optical formula provides faithful color reproduction with virtually no flare or chromatic aberration. This lightweight Nikon NIKKOR Z zoom lens is durable for everyday use.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20081SKU: 6292233Top comment"Excellent Lens...This has been an excellent lens for everything from portraits to landscapes. ...This lens is beautiful and takes fantastic portraits."
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Photograph gorgeous landscapes with this versatile Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens. Its nine-blade rounded diaphragm and f/1.8 aperture produces stunning round bokeh and brilliant images in low-light conditions. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens has an improved optical formula to ensure virtually no flare, ghosting or chromatic aberration.Top comment"Excellent Lens...This has been an excellent lens for everything from portraits to landscapes. ...This lens is beautiful and takes fantastic portraits."
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Photograph gorgeous landscapes with this versatile Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens. Its nine-blade rounded diaphragm and f/1.8 aperture produces stunning round bokeh and brilliant images in low-light conditions. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm prime lens has an improved optical formula to ensure virtually no flare, ghosting or chromatic aberration.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20105SKU: 6486705Top comment"A must have lens .great for everything landscape, astrophotography, wildlife,even portraits....One of my favorite lens ever. It covers a lot of ground. I do event photography so it stays on my camera all the time. "
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.Top comment"A must have lens .great for everything landscape, astrophotography, wildlife,even portraits....One of my favorite lens ever. It covers a lot of ground. I do event photography so it stays on my camera all the time. "
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Panasonic - LUMIX S-S85 85mm F1.8 L-Mount Lens for LUMIX S Series Cameras - Black
Model: S-S85SKU: 6488515Top comment"Great portrait lens...Great lens for portrait photography. So far, this is my favorite lens to take photograph...Best lens for portrait!...Love the sharpness of the lens. I really enjoy using it with my portrait shots!"
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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.Top comment"Great portrait lens...Great lens for portrait photography. So far, this is my favorite lens to take photograph...Best lens for portrait!...Love the sharpness of the lens. I really enjoy using it with my portrait shots!"
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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.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Fujifilm - XF50mmF2 R WR Midrange Telephoto Lens - Black
Model: 16536611SKU: 5760717Top comment"Im so happy with this lens! Im sooo glad I got it for my own kit! Great lens for portraits!...Like my other Fuji lenses, this one is also just as great for image sharpness and color. ...Great little lens"
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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.Top comment"Im so happy with this lens! Im sooo glad I got it for my own kit! Great lens for portraits!...Like my other Fuji lenses, this one is also just as great for image sharpness and color. ...Great little lens"
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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.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Optical Zoom Lens for Nikon Z - Black
Model: 20089SKU: 6334316Top comment"Lens...My favorite lens so far, great for portrait photography...Great Travel lens...I purchased this lens as it was a good fit for traveling. It has provided good coverage for portrait as well as landscape images while on vacation without the need to carry several lenses ."
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Capture high-quality photographs whether shooting at close, medium or long range with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens. The dust-resistant and drip-resistant design helps keep this lens in good condition, and the auto-focusing feature is quick and quiet. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens features a Z system that produces images with enhanced sharpness and illumination.Top comment"Lens...My favorite lens so far, great for portrait photography...Great Travel lens...I purchased this lens as it was a good fit for traveling. It has provided good coverage for portrait as well as landscape images while on vacation without the need to carry several lenses ."
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Capture high-quality photographs whether shooting at close, medium or long range with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens. The dust-resistant and drip-resistant design helps keep this lens in good condition, and the auto-focusing feature is quick and quiet. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm lens features a Z system that produces images with enhanced sharpness and illumination.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Telephoto for Z Mount Cameras - Black
Model: 20123SKU: 6562891Top comment"Best Nikon Head & Shoulder Portrait Lens...This is a fantastic portrait lens in the Nikon lens universe. It is undoubtedly the King of Bokeh and extremely sharp at f/1.8 aperture. ...The perfect prime lens...This 135mm f/1.8 prime lens is nothing short of exceptional. The ultra-bright f/1.8 aperture creates a mesmerizing depth of field, rendering portraits with creamy bokeh that makes subjects pop from their backgrounds with almost three-dimensional quality. "
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Take your artistry to the edge with the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a 135mm prime unlike any before it. Featuring astonishing edge-to-edge clarity, dreamlike circular bokeh at a focal length that’s treasured for portraits, still life, cinema and landscapes.Top comment"Best Nikon Head & Shoulder Portrait Lens...This is a fantastic portrait lens in the Nikon lens universe. It is undoubtedly the King of Bokeh and extremely sharp at f/1.8 aperture. ...The perfect prime lens...This 135mm f/1.8 prime lens is nothing short of exceptional. The ultra-bright f/1.8 aperture creates a mesmerizing depth of field, rendering portraits with creamy bokeh that makes subjects pop from their backgrounds with almost three-dimensional quality. "
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Take your artistry to the edge with the NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena, a 135mm prime unlike any before it. Featuring astonishing edge-to-edge clarity, dreamlike circular bokeh at a focal length that’s treasured for portraits, still life, cinema and landscapes.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
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