nikon lenses for portraits
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A good portrait lens is one that allows you to isolate your subject from its background, while also showing enough of the background to provide context. A telephoto lens does all that, and a good one can be a joy to use for years. Here are some great Nikon lenses perfect for portraits.
Nikon - 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 $1,599.99
Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Wide-Angle Lens - Black
Model: 2198SKU: 3479276Top comment"Great pro lens...This is now her primary working lens....Sharp Lens...If your looking for a sharp portrait lens, this one is worth every penny."
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Wide-Angle Lens: Designed for professional and serious amateur photographers, this moderate wide-angle lens is ideal for shooting landscapes, night scenes, interiors, weddings and more. With the fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, you'll capture clear, beautiful images even after the sun goes down.Top comment"Great pro lens...This is now her primary working lens....Sharp Lens...If your looking for a sharp portrait lens, this one is worth every penny."
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G Wide-Angle Lens: Designed for professional and serious amateur photographers, this moderate wide-angle lens is ideal for shooting landscapes, night scenes, interiors, weddings and more. With the fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, you'll capture clear, beautiful images even after the sun goes down.See all DSLR Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,699.99
Nikon - 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 $9,499.99
Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Lens - Black
Model: 1749SKU: 6512000Top comment"Nikon z30...I am still learning but I love using my nikon z 30!...The Nikon Z30 with Vlogger Kit, which includes the camera, a 16-50mm kit lens, a Nikon ML-L7 Remote, a SmallRig Tripod and a SmallRig Windmuff. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.Top comment"Nikon z30...I am still learning but I love using my nikon z 30!...The Nikon Z30 with Vlogger Kit, which includes the camera, a 16-50mm kit lens, a Nikon ML-L7 Remote, a SmallRig Tripod and a SmallRig Windmuff. "
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Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $799.99The previous price was $849.99
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S Telephoto Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20090SKU: 6365743Top comment"Nikon 1.8 95mm...Perfect lens for portraits and my mirrorless setup!...Awesome lens for portraits. Exactly what I needed. If you need a portrait lens for your Nikon mirror less camera, this is the one!"
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Take flattering portrait shots during events with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens. The bokeh effect lets you isolate subjects by blurring the background beautifully for a dreamy, natural look, while Eye-AF ensures sharp focus on the eyes for outstanding headshots. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens features a customizable control ring for quiet aperture control when recording videos.Top comment"Nikon 1.8 95mm...Perfect lens for portraits and my mirrorless setup!...Awesome lens for portraits. Exactly what I needed. If you need a portrait lens for your Nikon mirror less camera, this is the one!"
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Take flattering portrait shots during events with this Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens. The bokeh effect lets you isolate subjects by blurring the background beautifully for a dreamy, natural look, while Eye-AF ensures sharp focus on the eyes for outstanding headshots. This Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens features a customizable control ring for quiet aperture control when recording videos.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $799.99
Nikon - MB-D12 Battery Grip - Black
Model: 27040SKU: 5773175Top comment"Ergonomic, easy to attach, and side grip and controls make shooting in portrait orientation easier on the hands....Essential for Extended Shoots & Big Lenses...The battery grip serves two functions: More power to operate the camera without changing batteries, and provide a greater counter-weight when using long zoom or heavy prime lenses. The OEM Nikon Grip succeeds on both counts."
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Shoot for longer with this Nikon battery pack. Designed for Nikon D800 and D810 cameras, this battery pack slots neatly underneath your camera for a precise fit, delivers faster frame rates and is ideal for those looking to create extended videos. The shutter release button on the side of this Nikon battery pack makes vertical shooting more practical.Top comment"Ergonomic, easy to attach, and side grip and controls make shooting in portrait orientation easier on the hands....Essential for Extended Shoots & Big Lenses...The battery grip serves two functions: More power to operate the camera without changing batteries, and provide a greater counter-weight when using long zoom or heavy prime lenses. The OEM Nikon Grip succeeds on both counts."
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Shoot for longer with this Nikon battery pack. Designed for Nikon D800 and D810 cameras, this battery pack slots neatly underneath your camera for a precise fit, delivers faster frame rates and is ideal for those looking to create extended videos. The shutter release button on the side of this Nikon battery pack makes vertical shooting more practical.See all Battery GripsYour price for this item is $429.99
Nikon - AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Telephoto Zoom Lens for APS-C F-mount cameras - Black
Model: 20061SKU: 5580109Top comment"Absolutely love these lens!!...It takes great action shots and portraits as well. My pictures are too large to upload on here but highly recommend!...A Decent Telephoto Lens At A Good Price...My Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED Lens, is currently my only true long range telephoto lens and does a good job when called upon. "
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Telephoto Zoom Lens:Zoom into your subjects with this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. Fast autofocus ensures you can quickly get rapidly moving subjects into shot, and the wide focal length creates plenty of opportunities for outstanding images. Whether you're shooting wildlife in the day or enjoying long-range, long-exposure night shots, this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens gets the job done..Top comment"Absolutely love these lens!!...It takes great action shots and portraits as well. My pictures are too large to upload on here but highly recommend!...A Decent Telephoto Lens At A Good Price...My Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 ED Lens, is currently my only true long range telephoto lens and does a good job when called upon. "
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Telephoto Zoom Lens:Zoom into your subjects with this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens. Fast autofocus ensures you can quickly get rapidly moving subjects into shot, and the wide focal length creates plenty of opportunities for outstanding images. Whether you're shooting wildlife in the day or enjoying long-range, long-exposure night shots, this Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens gets the job done..See all DSLR Long-Range Zoom LensesYour price for this item is $349.99
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20105SKU: 6486705Top comment"Nikon Z Series lens perfection!...This Nikon 24-120mm lens is nothing short of outstanding! ...Perfect walkaround lens for any occasion...I have received my Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens on 12/22/21. After a long wait I was so excited to use it on my Nikon Z6ii. "
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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"Nikon Z Series lens perfection!...This Nikon 24-120mm lens is nothing short of outstanding! ...Perfect walkaround lens for any occasion...I have received my Z 24-120mm f/4 S lens on 12/22/21. After a long wait I was so excited to use it on my Nikon Z6ii. "
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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 Prime LensesYour price for this item is $1,099.99
Nikon - Z 30 4K Mirrorless Camera 2-Lens Kit with NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR Lenses - Black
Model: 1743SKU: 6512003See all Mirrorless CamerasProduct Description
Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless CamerasProduct Description
Packed with the options that creators, vloggers and streamers want, the Z30 sports a flip-out touchscreen to keep you in front of the camera. Featuring 4K video that will help you stand out, fast, reliable autofocus, crystal clear audio, creative in-camera filters and convenient controls—all in a compact, lightweight package that will inspire your best work yet.See all Mirrorless CamerasYour price for this item is $1,049.99The previous price was $1,199.99
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20102SKU: 6481069Top comment"This is such an affordable option for a prime, it’s sharp and perfect for portraits if you can’t splurge...Great lens !...great little powerful lens. Takes very good portrait pictures & for the price , it’s a good lens to have around."
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A compact, lightweight prime with a versatile 40mm view and fast f/2 maximum aperture. Wide enough for street work, landscapes and interiors. Tight enough for authentic portraits and candid shots. Excellent subject/background separation with a natural, soft bokeh. Fast, near-silent autofocus with close focusing capabilities. Your camera's ideal companion for all your creative journeys.Top comment"This is such an affordable option for a prime, it’s sharp and perfect for portraits if you can’t splurge...Great lens !...great little powerful lens. Takes very good portrait pictures & for the price , it’s a good lens to have around."
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A compact, lightweight prime with a versatile 40mm view and fast f/2 maximum aperture. Wide enough for street work, landscapes and interiors. Tight enough for authentic portraits and candid shots. Excellent subject/background separation with a natural, soft bokeh. Fast, near-silent autofocus with close focusing capabilities. Your camera's ideal companion for all your creative journeys.See all Mirrorless Prime LensesYour price for this item is $279.99The previous price was $299.99
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