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Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for lens for bokeh effect.

In photography, bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in out-of-focus parts of an image. Bokeh has also been defined as "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light". Differences in lens aberrations and aperture shape cause very different bokeh effects. Browse the top-ranked list of lenses for bokeh effect below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. FE 50mm F1.2 Full-frame GM Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "This lens is great for portraits. You'll get a very smooth bokeh effect...Amazing lens its so sharp and the bokeh is insane....My favorite lens so far...Great Lens"

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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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    "This lens is great for portraits. You'll get a very smooth bokeh effect...Amazing lens its so sharp and the bokeh is insane....My favorite lens so far...Great Lens"

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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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  2. FUJINON XF 35mm f/1.4 R Standard Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great Fuji Prime Lens...We are happy with the lens that we got, with f1.4 gives the bokeh that we want. ...Beautiful Prime Lens...I use this for street photography & portraits. The bokeh is on point."

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    Compatible with Fujifilm X-Mount system cameras, this Fujifilm FUJINON 35mm f/1.4 standard lens creates striking bokeh in out-of-focus areas and offers precise in-focus reproduction for stunning snapshots.
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    "Great Fuji Prime Lens...We are happy with the lens that we got, with f1.4 gives the bokeh that we want. ...Beautiful Prime Lens...I use this for street photography & portraits. The bokeh is on point."

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    Compatible with Fujifilm X-Mount system cameras, this Fujifilm FUJINON 35mm f/1.4 standard lens creates striking bokeh in out-of-focus areas and offers precise in-focus reproduction for stunning snapshots.
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  3. Olympus - M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 Portrait Lens for Most Micro Four Thirds Cameras - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "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.
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    "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.
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  4. Sony - Alpha FE 35mm F1.4 GM Full Frame Large Aperture Wide Angle G Master E mount Lens - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Bokeh King...Phenomenal portraits lens, masterpiece. Love it so much!...At a staggering f1.4 m, the bokeh effect is awesome. One lens that you must have in your bag if you love car photography and portraits. "

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    The 35mm F1.4 GM features a superior optical design, including two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element that deliver outstanding corner-to-corner resolution, even wide open. The 11-blade circular F1.4 aperture mechanism creates beautiful bokeh that is a hallmark of the G Master series. Fast focusing is attained through the XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear focus drive system. This lens sports class-leading size and weight, providing great handling and mobility.
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    "Bokeh King...Phenomenal portraits lens, masterpiece. Love it so much!...At a staggering f1.4 m, the bokeh effect is awesome. One lens that you must have in your bag if you love car photography and portraits. "

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    The 35mm F1.4 GM features a superior optical design, including two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element that deliver outstanding corner-to-corner resolution, even wide open. The 11-blade circular F1.4 aperture mechanism creates beautiful bokeh that is a hallmark of the G Master series. Fast focusing is attained through the XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear focus drive system. This lens sports class-leading size and weight, providing great handling and mobility.
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  5. FE 24mm F2.8G Full-frame Ultra-compact G Lens for Sony Alpha E-mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Perfect little lens. Wide enough to get plenty in the shot for street photography, still has plenty of bokeh for a portrait lens effect. ...Pricey good lens...Great lens just wished it was cheaper. These lens cost too much"

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    The FE 24mm F2.8 G lens delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh in an ultra-compact lightweight package, featuring aspherical lens elements for sharp detail across the entire image and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element to reduce chromatic aberration. Its dual linear autofocus motors keep up with the most demanding cameras for high speed AF tracking.
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    "Perfect little lens. Wide enough to get plenty in the shot for street photography, still has plenty of bokeh for a portrait lens effect. ...Pricey good lens...Great lens just wished it was cheaper. These lens cost too much"

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    The FE 24mm F2.8 G lens delivers high resolution and beautiful bokeh in an ultra-compact lightweight package, featuring aspherical lens elements for sharp detail across the entire image and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element to reduce chromatic aberration. Its dual linear autofocus motors keep up with the most demanding cameras for high speed AF tracking.
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  6. Sony - FE 12-24mm F2.8 G MASTER Full-frame Constant-aperture Ultra-wide Zoom Lens - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Wider than iPhone 12 lens...So yes, it does give you a fisheye effect on the edges at 12mm. But either way, it is a sharp lens! ...Such a great Lens...Incredible Lens! Came from the Prime Sony 50mm f1.8 so of course this quality and focal length is a night and day difference! "

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    Introducing the world’s widest full-frame constant F2.8 lens at 12-24mm. Spectacular G Master resolution and drastically reduced chromatic aberration is realized from 3x Extreme Aspheric, 1x Aspheric, 2x Super ED (Extra-low dispersion) and 3x ED elements. Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections, flare and ghosting while the constant F2.8 and 9-blade circular aperture delivers on beautiful bokeh. Fast, precise autofocus tracking comes from 4x XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors.
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    "Wider than iPhone 12 lens...So yes, it does give you a fisheye effect on the edges at 12mm. But either way, it is a sharp lens! ...Such a great Lens...Incredible Lens! Came from the Prime Sony 50mm f1.8 so of course this quality and focal length is a night and day difference! "

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    Introducing the world’s widest full-frame constant F2.8 lens at 12-24mm. Spectacular G Master resolution and drastically reduced chromatic aberration is realized from 3x Extreme Aspheric, 1x Aspheric, 2x Super ED (Extra-low dispersion) and 3x ED elements. Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections, flare and ghosting while the constant F2.8 and 9-blade circular aperture delivers on beautiful bokeh. Fast, precise autofocus tracking comes from 4x XD (Extreme Dynamic) linear motors.
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  7. Canon - EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Telephoto Lens for DSLRs - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "A truly awesome lens!...It’s great for portrait work and for creating that bokeh effect. I’m extremely happy with it....Excellent lens...Love this lens. Super fast and accurate! Creamy bokeh! Only drawback is the weight!"

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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.
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    "A truly awesome lens!...It’s great for portrait work and for creating that bokeh effect. I’m extremely happy with it....Excellent lens...Love this lens. Super fast and accurate! Creamy bokeh! Only drawback is the weight!"

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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.
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  8. XC35mmF2 Prime Lens for Fujifilm X-Mount System Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent lens for great price...I like this lens a lot. Definitely can't get super close to subjects, but you can really get some great bokeh effect with it. ...I do miss the aperture ring, but to save $200 it's worth it. Plus this lens is very light and fits into a coat pocket nicely. "

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    Take crisp still images with this Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens. The precise arrangement of the nine lens elements lets you capture stunning high-resolution pictures that look crisp and sharp from edge to edge. This Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens has an advanced autofocus system that operates silently and achieves optimal focus quickly.
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    "Excellent lens for great price...I like this lens a lot. Definitely can't get super close to subjects, but you can really get some great bokeh effect with it. ...I do miss the aperture ring, but to save $200 it's worth it. Plus this lens is very light and fits into a coat pocket nicely. "

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    Take crisp still images with this Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens. The precise arrangement of the nine lens elements lets you capture stunning high-resolution pictures that look crisp and sharp from edge to edge. This Fujifilm XC 35mm f/2 camera lens has an advanced autofocus system that operates silently and achieves optimal focus quickly.
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  9. Sony - E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Favorite lens...Best portrait lens yet. Tack sharp. Creamy Bokeh....Great lens for APSC...The starburst effect at high f stop is amazing and the bokeh is good and smooth. "

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    Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens Capture a wide range of subjects for stunning portraits and everyday shots with this Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens. The Nano AR coating is flare and ghost-resistant for high-resolution crisp contrast, while the nine-blade circular aperture adds a more natural bokeh effect to your photos. This Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens features a compact and lightweight design for easy carrying.
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    "Favorite lens...Best portrait lens yet. Tack sharp. Creamy Bokeh....Great lens for APSC...The starburst effect at high f stop is amazing and the bokeh is good and smooth. "

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    Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Standard Zoom Lens Capture a wide range of subjects for stunning portraits and everyday shots with this Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens. The Nano AR coating is flare and ghost-resistant for high-resolution crisp contrast, while the nine-blade circular aperture adds a more natural bokeh effect to your photos. This Sony E 16-55mm f/2.8 G lens features a compact and lightweight design for easy carrying.
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  10. Nikon - AF-S DX Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G ED VR Telephoto Lens for DX SLR Cameras - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Bokeh effects were of secondary importance to me but this lens does that well, too! ...Good Value Macro Lens...Specialized lens for macro photography. I could have spent more and went with the 105mm lens but I have found this lens suitable for my needs and its much more compact than the bulky 105."

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    This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›
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    "Bokeh effects were of secondary importance to me but this lens does that well, too! ...Good Value Macro Lens...Specialized lens for macro photography. I could have spent more and went with the 105mm lens but I have found this lens suitable for my needs and its much more compact than the bulky 105."

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    This camera lens features a 5.8x zoom ratio with Nikon Vibration Reduction for sharp images and videos. The Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers optimal color consistency and reduced flare. Learn about different types of lenses ›
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