For getting the right picture, photographers need the right lens to capture it. Hence, choosing the appropriate lens especially in portrait photography is significant. There are lots of camera companies that claim their lens is the best but to get the exact idea, we need an unbiased review of the product. So, here are some popular lenses that are usually preferred by professional photographers-
Nikon 85 mm
Nikon 85mm lens provides amazing quality to the picture and versatile focal length for ease in focusing the subject. It has a Nanocrystal coating over its frame. The compatible formats are FX, DX and its dimensions are 86.2mm X 84mm (diameter x length).
The Nikon f/1.4 only weighs around 595g. 85mm lens are useful in recording some events, weddings or any other sort of ceremony as the long lens produce wide and flattering effects on the subject.
Nikon 50 mm
It has a focal length of 50mm and a super integrated coating to enhance the light transmission and reduce the flare from the portrait. Compatible formats for such lenses are FX, DX approx. 75mm. If we talk about its diameter and length then it is 53mm X 71mm as the total.
It is so light that it only weighs 187g. The fast aperture of Nikon 50mm which is f/1.8, allows you to click stunning pictures and lets your subject to stand out of their background.
For travellers, its size and structure are small enough to put it in their jacket pockets so that they easily can take it out and click a quick portrait shot.
Sony 35 mm
Sony lenses have always been in demands for the sharp and sleek quality of the photos. The lens is also preferred for the same. As it is mentioned, the focal length of this lens is 35 mm which is more versatile than 50 mm. The maximum aperture is f/1.8 with a minimum focus of 22cm and a maximum magnification of 0.24x. Sony models are a bit heavy as we can see that even its lens weighs around 280g. Its dimensions are 66mm X 73mm.
The best part of Sony 35mm is that its anti-reflective property makes it Dust and Water resistant. Although Sony products are pretty expensive because of which most photographers, especially beginners bookmark them for the future.
Sony 55 mm
The maximum aperture is 22 and the minimum aperture of this lens is 1.8. The compatible formats are FE, E which is better if equivalent to 82.5 mm. The lens has dimensions of 64mm X 70mm and weighs about 281g. This five-year-old lens still produces sharp pictures and it is still preferred by most of the photographs.
You can expect the razor-sharp edge to edge performance from Song 55mm as it is capable enough to provide the utmost resolution to the pictures.
Canon RF 35 mm
Very compact and lightweight as it is only 305 grams. It comes with additional benefits such as optical stabilization, nine nicely rounded aperture diaphragm to provide lovely bokeh effects to the picture.
Canon RF provides a maximum magnification of 0.5x and a minimum focusing distance of 17cm. Its Super Spectra coating reduces flaring and ghosting from the photo but improves the contrast and colour of the picture. Also, the aperture of f/2 produces the sharp and vibrant images clicked by the camera.
Canon 70-200 mm
If you want to capture large portraits at some ceremony, sports week or any big event then this camera is highly recommended for you. With the aperture of f/2.8, the zoom feature is quite precise and provides clarity in the image. Image stabilization provided by Canon 70-200m, enables the photographer to isolate the subject from a certain distance and exaggerate the picture as well.
The compatible formats are EF, EF-S and the dimensions (diameter x length) are 88mm X 199mm. f/2.8 lenses are quite heavy just like this one which itself weighs 1599g! This is because it takes a good amount of glass to construct such a big lens having a greater focal length.
Fujifilm 90 mm
It consists of a focal length of 137mm on a 35mm sensor which delivers ultra-sharp and flattering effects to the picture. Although, it is not versatile as a 56mm lens it is quite good at minimizing vignette with zero distortion and the 8 rounded aperture blades can bring out the edges in the photograph.
Its dimensions are 75mm X 75mm X 104mm and the body is a bit heavy, i.e., 600g because of its large size. Fujifilm 90mm doesn’t need to care about the weather and dust because it has solid construction. It can be used in as low temperatures as -10 Degree Celsius. As compared to Canon or Nikon 135mm, this lens is lighter and smaller hence, easy to carry anywhere.
Fujifilm 55-200 mm
The lens weighs 580g having a focal length of 55-200 mm. Such range of focal length is more suitable for outdoor usage, for example, capturing the portrait of a sunset, garden or any other wide scene. The optical image stabilization of Fujifilm 55-200 mm makes the low-light photography possible and smoother.
The low chromatic aberration, zero distortion and vignetting enhance the picture’s quality. It also offers adjustments in contrast in the photograph for better clarity. The lens having dimensions of 74mm X 74mm X 118mm, the zooming feature is smooth and well-engineered.
Conclusion
So, these are some popular lenses provided by the company which are briefly described in this article. If we talk about the preference of the lens then according to the ideal portrait photograph, a 50 mm lens works better, also in a detailed manner. For beginners, they better start with 35mm because this focal length is more stable for the initial stage.
If you still wonder about which type of lens you should choose then understand your interests and photography styles. Which type of photograph do you root for? Which camera system you prefer? What is your budget? Then make the decision accordingly.
