Portrait Lens reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 381 Reddit reviews across 20 subreddits and 81 posts to rank the best Portrait Lens brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/fujifilm, r/canon, r/M43, r/Nikon, r/SonyAlpha. Top-rated brands include Canon (4.6/5), Sigma (4.6/5), Fujifilm (4.6/5).
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Reviews381
Subreddits20
Posts81
Brands20
Products95
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#1
Canon
4.6
(98)
"The 85mm f1.2 is THE portrait lens."
"85 f1.2 is basically flawless."
"85 1.2 is THE portrait lens."
"I think it’s pretty universal that the 85 1.2 is the best."
"The RF 85 F1.2 is probably the best option."
"The 85 f/1.2 is the best answer."
"24-70mm f2.8 is a classic and versatile portrait lens."
"Probably the 85mm f/1.2. I have it and it’s incredible."
"Best $ to quality ratio for portraits is the 85 f2."
"70-200 f2.8 is a classic for a reason."
#2
Sigma
4.6
(79)
"The Sigma 56mm is one of the sharpest lenses for the system, great for portraits and is a good value used."
"For portraits I would highly recommend the Sigma 56mm 1.4. One of the sharpest lenses for the system and a good deal if bought used."
"Sigma art 1.4 85mm is the greatest!"
"Sigma 85 1.4. Unless you're a wide angle portraits type of shooter."
"I have the Sigma 85 f/1.4 and it is one of the best lens I own. It is the best portrait lens for L-mount imo."
"I prefer my Sigma 105 f1.4 for portraits, if we are talking "best.""
"I still use the 105mm f1.4 because I prefer that focal length to the 85mm and the image straight outta camera."
"Sigma 85 1.4 art with adapter."
"Very crisp where it focuses and very smooth outside of that."
"Signs art 85 1.4 with converter."
#3
Fujifilm
4.6
(51)
"If you do a lot of portraits you would consider a combination of 33 f1.4, 56 f1.2 and 90 f2."
"If you do a lot of portraits you would consider a combination of 33 f1.4, 56 f1.2 and 90 f2."
"Personally I am quite happy with Fuji 56mm f1.2, this is considered as classic focal length for portraits."
"A lot of people adore Fuji 90mm f2.0, more narrow fov."
"Fuji 35mm f1.4. Great lens for portraits."
"50 f1, 90 f2."
"Xf 56mm 1.2 (85mm equivalent) ….it’s pure magic"
"50 f/1 makes me want to switch to Fuji X. Wonderfull lens."
"Third in my list is 90mm f2."
"56mm f/1.2 R WR is very good."
#4
Nikon
4.5
(47)
"The 105mm f/2.5 AIS is perhaps the greatest portrait lens ever made."
"24-70/2.8 is a fantastic portrait lens."
"I *love* the 85/1.4 D, especially in the f/2.2-4.5 range."
"My favorite portrait lens is the 85/1.4 D."
"The 105 is even better than that, if you have the space to work!"
"The 70-200 FL ED would have to be top of list on that side imo."
"The 135 Plena is basically the best portrait lens I've used/owned."
"I mean the 70-200 FL ED is insane, truly."
"135 plena"
"70-200 f2.8"
#5
Viltrox
4.4
(41)
"The 56 f/1.7 will give you the 85mm FF equiv, a classic focal length for portraiture."
"Viltrox 75mm 1.2. Love this lens."
"Viltrox 75 1.2 btw"
"Portraits: Sigma 56mm 1.4, Viltrox 75mm 1.2"
"I would recommend the viltrox 56mm 1.4 it's a super fast and low cost lens."
"Objectively, to my knowledge, the Viltrox 75mm F/1.2 is the current champion."
"Viltrox 75 1.2"
"Fanatic lens and less than half of any Fuji stuff I love it."
"I bought the Viltrox 75 f1.2 and I am in awe of the quality it delivers for that price."
"I'd seen enough reviews... I was freaking blown away by what an amazing lens it was."
#6
Olympus
4.6
(26)
"It’s so fast at focusing. Nearly instant."
"Both superb."
"The Olympus has softer bokeh while the Panaleica is a bit sharper."
"Gets my vote as well."
"I LOVE my 45 1.2."
"If money is truly no obstacle, the 100mm f2 is the holy grail of Zuiko lenses. Rare and very pricey though."
"The olympus and it's a classic, always surprises me."
"Olympus 45. Compact, sharp. Excellent lens."
"I got my Olympus 45mm f/1.8 for 169 brand new with cashback. It is worth every penny."
"The Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f1.8 is on the cheaper side (used as low as $100-ish) and makes great portraits especially for the price."
#7
Panasonic
4.4
(8)
"I love that lens it takes gorgeous shots"
"I'd always recommend the Panasonic 42.5 1.7 if you're on a Panasonic body."
"The Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 is an easy recommendation."
"Is sharper and has OIS."
"The Olympus 45/1.8 or Panasonic 42.5/1.7 will do the trick."
"The Lumix 42.5 1.7 and Olympus 45mm 1.8 are the typical standard portrait length."
"I love that lens it takes gorgeous shots."
"Is excellent for the price."
#8
Sony
4.8
(6)
"I have the 35GM and the 50mm f1.2GM and they are amazing, autofocusing works like magic with A9/A1"
"50 GM 1.2, 85 GMII 1.4, 100 STF GM 2.8, 135 GM 1.8, 70-200GMII 2.8 (all Sony)"
"You can probably get a used sony 85mm 1.8 for that much which is a great portrait lens."
"Can probably find plenty of them used."
"My first portrait lens was the Sony 85mm f1.8 prime."
"If you want to add another portrait prime to your kit, and the Sony 85mm GM is a bit too steep, then take a look at the Sigma 85mm f/1.4"
#9
Samyang
4.8
(4)
"Pick up a used SAMYANG / ROKINON RF 85 1.4 ... it's a super value portrait lens."
"If you can find a used copy of the Samyang RF85 f/1.4... it’s an incredible lens for the price; I picked one up for $900 Canadian, less than a third of the price of the Canon RF85 f/1.2 and the image quality is FANTASTIC."
"Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2"
"I've personally been rocking the Samyang XP 85mm f/1.2 for my portrait work."
#10
Tamron
4.3
(4)
"Tamron sp 45mm f1.8"
"I use the Tamron 85 f1.8 VC."
"Tamron EF 35 f1.4"
"For a budget option, check out the Tamron 85/1.8 VC F-mount."
#11
Sigma 56mm f/1.4
4.0
(3)
"The special thing about the Sigma which makes it so sought after is that, even though its just f1.4, the FL is longer than the 42.5 and 45mm f1.2 lenses."
"Sigma will render more classically expected portraits with its longer focal length and faster aperture."
"Sigma always felt a bit long for my shooting style and it was clinically sharp in a way that I didn’t like."
#12
Zeiss
5.0
(2)
"Batis 85mm also great, but VfM versus the Sony 85mm is debatable I think"
"Batis 85"
#13
85mm F/1.4
5.0
(2)
"85 more than 50 but I could shoot a 50 almost all day."
"For portraits specifically? An 85mm 1.4."
#14
Rokinon
4.5
(2)
"If you can find it, the rokinon/samyang 85 1.4 is amazing."
"Going to suggest finding a used Rokinon/Samyang 85mm f1.4 for the RF mount."
#15
Meike
4.5
(2)
"I recently got the Meike 85mm f1.8 and so far I've been loving it."
"Look at the Meike 85mm f1.8 it actually holds up nicely from what I see."
#16
Leica
4.0
(2)
"However for travel and convenience, I would also highly recommend the 50 dual range with removable goggles."
"Might not get the compression you’re looking for, but the 50mm summicron DR can close focus to 0.5m that might be a good option for portraiture."
#17
Mitakon
5.0
(1)
"I literally just got the Mitakon 65 last night. Can’t wait to try it out."
#18
TTArtisan
5.0
(1)
"TTArtisan 75mm F1.5 Swirly Bokeh Full Frame Camera Lens Large Aperture Lens Compatible with M42 Mount Camera Lens"
#19
Minolta
5.0
(1)
"The MC W.Rokkor 24mm f/2.8 is renowned. Minimal distortion, tack sharp, ultrawide view. just a phenomenal lens."
#20
Vivitar
5.0
(1)
"Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5"
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