Lens for portrait

[ErikUngerPhotography]

Primes are nice. 50 1.4 is always good, but an 85 or 100 are also very good because you can put a little distance between you and the subject which can make the model feel a little more comfortable.

[XxkmoorexX]

I'd love to get a nifty fifty, but since I can't afford it I've been using my 55-200mm zoom. I get much better results than with my 18-105 kit lens so for now I'll keep using that until I can afford the 50 I want.

[scootermcq]

Originally Posted by Aboiement

I know this isn't a contest... but I clearly win with my portrait below at 12mm.

I'll see your 12mm and raise you a 6mm

[ccting]

Originally Posted by ceremus

... separating your subject from their background. ...

I think the author is shooting in her studio. With seamless background paper, DOF should not an issue for her , i think. I see some background images are printed blur..

;D