Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for camera lenses for portraits.
While there are many types of photography, one of the most popular is portrait photography. A portrait is a picture that captures a person or animal's likeness. Portraits are often shot in a studio or outdoors, but they can also be taken indoors. Browse the top-ranked list of camera lenses for portraits below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Sony - G Master FE 135mm F1.8 GM Prime Telephoto Lens for Select E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL135F18GMSKU: 6339273Top comment"This lense is really excellent for portraits! At first i wasn’t i didn’t like using it as i just liked taking my camera out and shooting different things and the view was a little too narrow. ...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light....A really good portrait lense....Get this lens"
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Capture perfect photos with this Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto prime lens. An improved focusing system lets you capture subjects as close as 2.3 feet, while the f/1.8 aperture means you can create images with breathtaking bokeh and other effects. . The lens barrel is made of durable magnesium alloy to make it lightweight while ensuring optical precision. This Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto lens has a dust and moisture resistant design that offers protection when shooting in challenging outdoor environments.Top comment"This lense is really excellent for portraits! At first i wasn’t i didn’t like using it as i just liked taking my camera out and shooting different things and the view was a little too narrow. ...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light....A really good portrait lense....Get this lens"
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Capture perfect photos with this Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto prime lens. An improved focusing system lets you capture subjects as close as 2.3 feet, while the f/1.8 aperture means you can create images with breathtaking bokeh and other effects. . The lens barrel is made of durable magnesium alloy to make it lightweight while ensuring optical precision. This Sony FE 135mm f1.8 GM E-mount telephoto lens has a dust and moisture resistant design that offers protection when shooting in challenging outdoor environments.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $2,099.99Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8 E FL ED SR VR Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 20088SKU: 6398022Top comment"Great lens-value...If they do, they will be wowed a midrange marvel that's perfect for sports and wildlife – and is also a dang fine portrait lens."
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Capture breathtaking photos with this Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8 camera lens. The Extra Low Dispersion glass element and two fluorite lens elements enable optimal performance to produce detailed images, while the Short-Wavelength technology provides accurate chromatic aberration compensation. This Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8 camera lens has powerful autofocus for precision when capturing fast-moving subjects.Top comment"Great lens-value...If they do, they will be wowed a midrange marvel that's perfect for sports and wildlife – and is also a dang fine portrait lens."
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Capture breathtaking photos with this Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8 camera lens. The Extra Low Dispersion glass element and two fluorite lens elements enable optimal performance to produce detailed images, while the Short-Wavelength technology provides accurate chromatic aberration compensation. This Nikon 120-300mm f/2.8 camera lens has powerful autofocus for precision when capturing fast-moving subjects.See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $9,499.99Sigma - 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS Macro Lens for Select Nikon Full-Frame DSLR Cameras - Black
Model: 258306SKU: 3826108Top comment"good lens for portraits and macro photography...I have not used this lens often enough yet to give an accurate review....One of my favorite lenses...I can shoot macro OR even portraits"
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Capture crisp digital photos with this Sigma 258306 telephoto macro lens that is compatible with Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras and features an HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) for fast, efficient autofocus.Top comment"good lens for portraits and macro photography...I have not used this lens often enough yet to give an accurate review....One of my favorite lenses...I can shoot macro OR even portraits"
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Capture crisp digital photos with this Sigma 258306 telephoto macro lens that is compatible with Nikon full-frame DSLR cameras and features an HSM (Hyper-Sonic Motor) for fast, efficient autofocus.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $669.99Fujifilm - XF90mm f/2 LM WR Lens - Black
Model: 16463668SKU: 4322100Top comment"This lens is super sharp and the Autofocus (AF) is super fast compared to other XF lenses in the prime lineup. ...Great lens for sports and portraits"
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Fujifilm XF90mm f/2 LM WR Lens: Quickly capture sharp, detailed photos with this 90mm lens, which works with most cameras with a Fujifilm X-Mount and features a Quad Linear Motor for fast, quiet autofocusing. Plus, you can shoot outdoors, since the lens features a weather-, dust- and freeze-resistant design.Top comment"This lens is super sharp and the Autofocus (AF) is super fast compared to other XF lenses in the prime lineup. ...Great lens for sports and portraits"
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Fujifilm XF90mm f/2 LM WR Lens: Quickly capture sharp, detailed photos with this 90mm lens, which works with most cameras with a Fujifilm X-Mount and features a Quad Linear Motor for fast, quiet autofocusing. Plus, you can shoot outdoors, since the lens features a weather-, dust- and freeze-resistant design.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $949.99Olympus - M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Portrait Lens for Most Micro Four Thirds Cameras - Silver
Model: V311030SU000SKU: 3560238Top comment"Best lens for m/43...I keep this lens on my camera all the time . It has replaced all my other lens due to its sharpness and amazing bokeh. ...Great lens...Excellent lens for close up photos I bought the lens as a gift for my wife"
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This Olympus M.Zuiko V311030SU000 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens creates a shallow depth-of-field for a background blurring effect. The Movie-Still-Compatible mechanism enables nearly silent focusing.Top comment"Best lens for m/43...I keep this lens on my camera all the time . It has replaced all my other lens due to its sharpness and amazing bokeh. ...Great lens...Excellent lens for close up photos I bought the lens as a gift for my wife"
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This Olympus M.Zuiko V311030SU000 45mm f/1.8 portrait lens creates a shallow depth-of-field for a background blurring effect. The Movie-Still-Compatible mechanism enables nearly silent focusing.See all Mirrorless LensesYour price for this item is $299.99The previous price was $399.99Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G Portrait Lens for Select Cameras - Black
Model: 2195SKU: 1790037Top comment"Unquestionably the best lens for portraits ever released. Superb bokeh....Excellent lens for portraits...I am in love with this lens."
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Snap gorgeous portrait photos with this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 2195 lens, which features an f/1.4 maximum aperture and 9 diaphragm blades for sharp shots with a soft background blur. SIC (Super Integrated Coating) and Nano Crystal Coat minimize lens flare.Top comment"Unquestionably the best lens for portraits ever released. Superb bokeh....Excellent lens for portraits...I am in love with this lens."
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Snap gorgeous portrait photos with this Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 2195 lens, which features an f/1.4 maximum aperture and 9 diaphragm blades for sharp shots with a soft background blur. SIC (Super Integrated Coating) and Nano Crystal Coat minimize lens flare.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,599.99Sony - FE 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL50M28SKU: 5613814Top comment"Great for portraits and close-ups. Use if for both video and photo on my Sony A6000. ...Two Great Lenses in One!...Seriously, this is a great focal length for all photographers to carry in their camera bag. It is great for portraits, cityscapes, and street scenes. "
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FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro Lens:Equip your compatible Sony Alpha camera with this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. It lets you zoom into your subject so that you can enjoy outstanding detail in your photography, and it can also double up as a standard portrait lens. The wide f/2.8 aperture ensures this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is fast.Top comment"Great for portraits and close-ups. Use if for both video and photo on my Sony A6000. ...Two Great Lenses in One!...Seriously, this is a great focal length for all photographers to carry in their camera bag. It is great for portraits, cityscapes, and street scenes. "
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FE 50 mm F2.8 Macro Lens:Equip your compatible Sony Alpha camera with this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. It lets you zoom into your subject so that you can enjoy outstanding detail in your photography, and it can also double up as a standard portrait lens. The wide f/2.8 aperture ensures this Sony 50mm f/2.8 macro lens is fast.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $549.99Sigma - 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM Lens for Nikon SLR Cameras - Black
Model: 311306SKU: 4759714Top comment"Great family/child portrait lens...I’ve been told it’s a common struggle with Sigma lenses....Great lens for portrait pictures!...Love using this lens for close up pictures. Works great with Nikon camera."
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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM Standard Lens: Compatible with most Nikon SLR cameras featuring a full frame sensor and simple to pair with Pro-level DSLRs, this lens provides excellent focal point sharpness.Top comment"Great family/child portrait lens...I’ve been told it’s a common struggle with Sigma lenses....Great lens for portrait pictures!...Love using this lens for close up pictures. Works great with Nikon camera."
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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 Art DG HSM Standard Lens: Compatible with most Nikon SLR cameras featuring a full frame sensor and simple to pair with Pro-level DSLRs, this lens provides excellent focal point sharpness.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $949.99Canon - EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for DSLRs - Black
Model: 2271C002SKU: 6092105Top comment"It’s a great lens for portraits and also for video...Great lens for portrait and also for making videos...Great sharp focus, Perfect for portraits and events!"
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Take gorgeous low-light shots and detailed daytime images with this Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens. Image stabilization helps create crisp, clean pictures whether you're taking candid action snapshots or formal portrait photographs with impressive bokeh. This Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens resists dust and water for reliability in the field.Top comment"It’s a great lens for portraits and also for video...Great lens for portrait and also for making videos...Great sharp focus, Perfect for portraits and events!"
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Take gorgeous low-light shots and detailed daytime images with this Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens. Image stabilization helps create crisp, clean pictures whether you're taking candid action snapshots or formal portrait photographs with impressive bokeh. This Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 lens resists dust and water for reliability in the field.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,599.99Canon - RF 85mm F1.2 L USM DS Mid-Telephoto Prime Lens for EOS R Cameras
Model: 3450C002SKU: 6388023Top comment"Portrait Go To...The only lens I would recommend for portraits the bokeh is amazing and it also has beautiful video quality....Definitely a lens ro have in your bag for portraits"
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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"Portrait Go To...The only lens I would recommend for portraits the bokeh is amazing and it also has beautiful video quality....Definitely a lens ro have in your bag for portraits"
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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 LensesYour price for this item is $2,899.99The previous price was $3,099.99