Is a 50mm 1.8 lens good for portraits?

Canon’s 50mm 1.8 prime lens is a perfect example of an affordable yet powerful lens. Compact and lightweight, it can be taken to – and used in – any location. With a maximum aperture of f/1.8, it’s capable of capturing great portraits in more challenging lighting conditions.

Which is better for portraits 50mm or 70 300mm?

The 50mm f/1.8 can be quite useful for portraits, while the 70-300mm is probably best described as an entry-level wildlife lens. I have both, and they are rarely used. I prefer the 18-140mm or a wider prime such as the 35mm. An even wider prime (such as 16mm) might be handy as well…

What lens is usually best for photographing portraits?

The Best Canon Lenses for Portraits

• Canon 50mm f/1.2L. Price: $1,349.
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM. Price: $349.
• Canon 70 – 200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. Price: $1,730.
• Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 II USM. Price: $1,800.
• Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM. Price: $1,900.
• Nikon 85mm f/1.4G. Price: $2060.
• Nikon 50mm f/1.8G.
• Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G.

Is 50mm enough for portraits?

For portrait photography, 50mm lenses are great for full-length and waist-level portraits, both on location and in the studio. This is thanks to the wide field of view compared to an 85mm or 135mm lens, and you don’t need to be too far away from the model to achieve these crops.

Is 50mm or 85mm better for portraits?

The 85mm focal length is perfect for portraits thanks to the levels of compression they provide, and because they do not distort facial features. If you are a portrait photographer who likes to focus more on 3/4 shots and much tighter headshots, we would absolutely recommend an 85mm prime over 50mm primes.

What is Nikon 50mm lens good for?

50mm lenses are fast lenses with a fast maximum aperture. The most basic 50mm lenses are typically F1. 8 – a very wide aperture. This means they are great for low-light photography (e.g. low-light portraiture or indoor shooting) as they allow more light into the camera’s sensor.