What Type of Lens is Best for Portrait Photography? – A Comparison

ByKush Sharma

Welcome to our video series on choosing the best lens for portrait photography! With so many options available, how do you decide? In this series, we’ll compare popular portrait lenses like the 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm primes, and the versatile 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lens. We’ll explore their strengths, ideal use cases, and how they affect your portraits. Plus, we’ll touch on other lenses to help you find the perfect fit for your style and needs!

These videos are from our Portrait Photography Course.

Which is the Best Lens for Portrait Photography? – Part 1

Which is the Best Lens for Portrait Photography? – Part 2

About the Author

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Hi there, I'm Kush Sharma, the founder of Creative Pad Media, an organization dedicated to simplifying photography and videography education.

We have over 50 online courses that cover various genres in photography & videography, catering to both beginners as well as professionals. These courses are available via Udemy.com. Our courses have been downloaded in over 170 countries.

I hope to see you inside a course very soon!

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