Prime lenses have long been the go-to choice for portrait photographers because of their sharpness, beautiful background separation, and low-light performance.
Which prime lens is your favorite, and why?
Discussion ideas:
• 35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm vs 135mm
• f/1.2 vs f/1.4 vs f/1.8
• Budget-friendly portrait lenses
• Sony G Master, Canon L, Nikon Z, Sigma Art, Tamron, Viltrox, and others
• Autofocus performance
• Sharpness and bokeh
• Indoor vs outdoor portraits
• Best portrait lens for beginners
Tell us what you’re shooting with, share sample images if you’d like, and explain why it’s your favorite portrait lens.