lens for protrait photography

[Lilmouse42]

I currently own an Olympus E-600 and I am wanting to get into portrait photography but I am not sure which lens to purchase. I am on a limited budget but any suggestions would be appreciated. I am also thinking about purchasing the Canon 60D when it comes out in September, do any of you have thoughts on this camera?

[abhijith.rao]

If you are startin and experimenting and no to want to spend too much on the lenses, go for the 50mm F1.8 lens; around a 100USD. Or even 1.4 or 1.2 if you can afford to spend.

[LeeR]

For many years to 105mm Nikkor was considered the consummate portrait lens. Of course, that was before zooms and the plethora of other lenses was available. Still, it remains a classic. For that reason something in that length for you camera would make sense. Your camera's sensor is small enough that focal lengths are double what they would be with a 35mm camera, so you are going to want a lens in the 50mm length as mentioned above. A fast lens would be nice, as would one with macro capabilities, but even if you buy the cheap one you will find it does a great job for portrait photography.