Lens for portraits

Sounds easy, right? Well, in reality, it's a decision. But don't worry; we designed this article to help you decide which of these three lenses would deliver the desired result. We highlight which of them is the best lens for portrait pictures. Keep reading to get clarity.

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What is the best lens for portrait photography? It's an eternal question for photographers and one that Matt Granger tries to answer in the below video where he compares shooting portraits with an 85mm lens vs a 105mm lens vs a 70-200mm lens. In the lens comparison shoot, Granger captures images with the Nikon AF-S FX Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G lens, the Nikon AF-S FX Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens and then the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens.

Here's a 5-minute video showing a portrait lens shootout I recently did at 85mm f/1.4, 105mm f/1.4, 135mm f/1.8, and 200mm f/2.8. If you are looking for a

Focal Length Comparison

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