prime lens for portraits
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for prime lens for portraits.
Prime lenses are some of the most popular lenses around, because they're inexpensive, lightweight, and high-quality. Prime lenses are ideal for portraits because they can produce the shallow depth of field (background blur) that gives portraits their characteristic look. Here are some of the best prime lenses on the market perfect for portraits.
Sony - G Master FE 135mm F1.8 GM Prime Telephoto Lens for Select E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL135F18GMSKU: 6339273Top comment"Get this lens...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light....Beautiful lens...This lens is sharp and has an amazing focus system. Great bokeh for portraits and prefer it over an 85mm. "
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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"Get this lens...Buy this lens if you can get one! Sharp, fast prime lens great for portraits and low light....Beautiful lens...This lens is sharp and has an amazing focus system. Great bokeh for portraits and prefer it over an 85mm. "
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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 Lenses
Fujifilm - 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 Lenses
Sony - FE 20-70mm F4 G Full Frame Standard Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL2070GSKU: 6532169Top comment"The big selling point of this lens over others in this category is the zoom range. ...A new one lens does it all....I feel like this is a new one lens do it all. This lens comes in a relatively a compact, lightweight, and versatile range zoom lens. "
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FE 20-70mm F4 G - Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens - extend the range of the standard zoom lens to 20mm for wide field of view required to include yourself, your friends and the background with G series resolution and naturally rendered bokeh. Fast, precise, silent autofocus together and advanced optics provide peak performance for stills and video.Top comment"The big selling point of this lens over others in this category is the zoom range. ...A new one lens does it all....I feel like this is a new one lens do it all. This lens comes in a relatively a compact, lightweight, and versatile range zoom lens. "
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FE 20-70mm F4 G - Sony Alpha full-frame constant-aperture wide standard zoom lens - extend the range of the standard zoom lens to 20mm for wide field of view required to include yourself, your friends and the background with G series resolution and naturally rendered bokeh. Fast, precise, silent autofocus together and advanced optics provide peak performance for stills and video.See all Camera Lenses
Canon - 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 Lenses
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20081SKU: 6292233Top comment"Great lens for portraits and even some landscape photos. ...Great prime lens...Amazing lens great in low light. Great for portraits just all around a solid lens to add to your arsenal."
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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"Great lens for portraits and even some landscape photos. ...Great prime lens...Amazing lens great in low light. Great for portraits just all around a solid lens to add to your arsenal."
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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
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Standard Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20102SKU: 6481069Top comment"Great lens !...great little powerful lens. Takes very good portrait pictures & for the price , it’s a good lens to have around....This is such an affordable option for a prime, it’s sharp and perfect for portraits if you can’t splurge"
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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"Great lens !...great little powerful lens. Takes very good portrait pictures & for the price , it’s a good lens to have around....This is such an affordable option for a prime, it’s sharp and perfect for portraits if you can’t splurge"
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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 Lenses
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Nikon Z Cameras - Black
Model: 20093SKU: 6402883Top comment"Amazing lens razor sharp just about to the very corner but feels large and kinda heavy even for a fast prime. ...This lens is also great for landscapes and astrophotography. "
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NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Wide-Angle Prime Lens: Capture timeless moments with this Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens. The ultra-wide 20mm focal length offers wide coverage, and the f/1.8 maximum aperture minimizes distortion while enhancing point-light clarity for sensational photos. This Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens has a customizable control ring for fluid transitions, and dust and drip-resistance withstands the elements, which is ideal for use outdoors.Top comment"Amazing lens razor sharp just about to the very corner but feels large and kinda heavy even for a fast prime. ...This lens is also great for landscapes and astrophotography. "
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NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S Wide-Angle Prime Lens: Capture timeless moments with this Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens. The ultra-wide 20mm focal length offers wide coverage, and the f/1.8 maximum aperture minimizes distortion while enhancing point-light clarity for sensational photos. This Nikon NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8 camera lens has a customizable control ring for fluid transitions, and dust and drip-resistance withstands the elements, which is ideal for use outdoors.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!...Great little lens...It has a quick & reliable autofocus and I have enjoyed using it for portraits. It's so lightweight for how solid (and weather resistant) it is."
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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!...Great little lens...It has a quick & reliable autofocus and I have enjoyed using it for portraits. It's so lightweight for how solid (and weather resistant) it is."
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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 Lenses
Canon - RF 135 f/1.8L IS USM Telephoto Prime Lens for RF Mount Cameras
Model: 5776C002SKU: 6525238Top comment"Very Versatile and Sharp Lens!...The 135mm 1.8 is an amazing prime lens! I'm very happy that I purchased this, and it is a versatile focal length that works great for portraits, wildlife, and even products!...Super fast focusing and ultra sharp the pictures out of this lens of creamy and delicious and this is a must have any photographers bag"
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The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM medium telephoto lens really steps up your photography game when shooting portraits or even sports, thanks to high-quality optics, and L-Series features. The Canon EF135mm lens has been a favorite among photographers for over 25 years, and this RF version builds on that legacy by using a totally new optical design the latest optics and features to truly bring it into the future. The optical quality of this lens is impressive with 17 elements in 12 groups, including three UD glass elements and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce chromatic aberration and ghosting. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve beautiful, soft backgrounds, it transforms your ability to shoot telephoto images or video at low light levels. The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization (not previously seen on a Canon 135mm lens) to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of optical shake correction, and up to 8 stops* with Coordinated IS. Two programmable lens function buttons on the top and side of the lens barrel allow instant access to temporarily lock servo AP, or a multitude of other possible camera features.Top comment"Very Versatile and Sharp Lens!...The 135mm 1.8 is an amazing prime lens! I'm very happy that I purchased this, and it is a versatile focal length that works great for portraits, wildlife, and even products!...Super fast focusing and ultra sharp the pictures out of this lens of creamy and delicious and this is a must have any photographers bag"
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The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM medium telephoto lens really steps up your photography game when shooting portraits or even sports, thanks to high-quality optics, and L-Series features. The Canon EF135mm lens has been a favorite among photographers for over 25 years, and this RF version builds on that legacy by using a totally new optical design the latest optics and features to truly bring it into the future. The optical quality of this lens is impressive with 17 elements in 12 groups, including three UD glass elements and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to reduce chromatic aberration and ghosting. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve beautiful, soft backgrounds, it transforms your ability to shoot telephoto images or video at low light levels. The RF135mm F1.8 L IS USM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization (not previously seen on a Canon 135mm lens) to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of optical shake correction, and up to 8 stops* with Coordinated IS. Two programmable lens function buttons on the top and side of the lens barrel allow instant access to temporarily lock servo AP, or a multitude of other possible camera features.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
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...This is my first prime lens that I purchased for portrait use. I currently have a 24-70 and 70-200; which are also amazing, but I wanted to experience a lens with greater precision and depth of field. "
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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...This is my first prime lens that I purchased for portrait use. I currently have a 24-70 and 70-200; which are also amazing, but I wanted to experience a lens with greater precision and depth of field. "
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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 Lenses
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