In this video I share my insights into three popular Canon RF lenses for portrait photography: the RF 85mm 1.2, RF 24-105mm f2.8/f4, and RF 70-200mm 2.8. I’ll discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each lens, offering guidance based on factors like versatility, budget, and shooting preferences and which lens is my personal favorite for portrait photography.
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24 responses to “My Favorite Lenses for Portrait Photography”
I love 35mm F1.8, 16mm F2.8, 85mm F1.8 and 24-105 F4 for studio portraits.
Everyone going out to event or travel. This would be great for add for a cruise ship show.
Now I can make the right decision to choose my required lens! Thank you Lindsay!
Ok great we calling Sammy …for everything…now
That's such a great video!
I'm just an enthusiastic photographer and I went with the rf 70-200 2.8…… and I could not be happier. It does almost everything.
I do still daydream and wonder about getting the 85mm 1.2L at times …..but it is a hard sell especially after already having an rf 70-200
What mm did you use to take the example images with your 24-70mm lens?
I would also like to know the settings.
Uuu that's 10k of lenses !
I dont have any experience with the 24-105 f2.8 – when I'm on location the three lenses I have are the 28-70 f2.0, 85mm f1.2, and 70-200 f2.8. I use the first two lenses 90% of the time. The 85 is my favorite but sometimes I need the flexibility of the 28-70. Ive been toying with the idea of getting a 135mm. thanks
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I have learned a lot from these advance classes. May get out my posing book in next 2 weeks for me to practice for fun with my camera. Thanks for sharing.
I have 70-200 F2,8 is best outside for almost everthing i just buy last month i still check :)) But my favorit is 24-105 F4 The best for me… 85 I think so expensive and not for me :))
I just traded my ef 70-200 for an RF 70-200 about a year ago and it's a fantastic lens! The only drawback is there is no 2x extender for it! I also purchased an ef-rf converter and use my ef 24-70 2.8 and it's no different from when I used it on my 5dm4! So instead of upgrading all your lenses it's a cost effective alternative!!!!
Love the props. Especially the filters or crystal for effects.
Lin always with that high pitch voice. Disturbingly nice to hear.
Great class. I always look for your videos. Great work.
I got the 24-105 f2.8 and hated how the bokeh look at 2.8, it reminds me why I dislike the 24-70 f2.8 when I sold it. The extra reach was nice, but I really dislike how the bokeh on the 24-105 look compared to the 28-70 f2. that 0.8 of an f stops does make a big difference in bokeh and in lowlight. I ended up keeping the 28-70 f2 for portrait and it pairs up beautifully with my 85 1.2
On the Canon camera, do you use back button focus or just the shutter button for auto focus.
Am I even allowed to comment using Sony gear ππ? Seriously my preferences are GM 35mm F1.4 for environmental portraits, the GM 85mm F1.4 for half or full body shots, and the GM 135mm F1.8 for head shots or half body shots. The 135mm of course can really blur the background, but the downside is you have to be quite far away. For some reason I never really liked 50mm focal length, to me it just looks boring and I prefer 35mm. But again this is completely personal preference.
Really helpful tips…
fyi – your 4th link for 70-200 actually links to the 24-70 at Samys
Does anyone know what fractal glass she may be holding?
+1 for 85 1.2 with eye detection
Hello !
what prism do you use in front of your lens? Please
135mm f1.8 or 2 or 200 f/2 are the finest portrait lenses ever. Period!