| type="text/javascript"> | | | | necessary to use a large aperture lens with an |
| Portrait photography is all about the subject. Most | | | | even greater maximum aperture. In these cases |
| portrait shots will blur or soften the background | | | | 85mm lenses are the ideal option, especially if |
| so the subject completely dominates the | | | | portrait photography is a serious pursuit. |
| photograph. To achieve this effect, lenses | | | | Some portrait lenses to consider are: |
| between 50mm and 135mm lenses are often | | | | - EF85mm f/1.2L USM. This medium telephoto lens |
| used. | | | | is the standard portrait lens. |
| Standard zoom lenses, which usually come | | | | - EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Because these |
| together with a camera body, cover this focal | | | | lenses are a standard zoom lens, they are |
| length range, and are therefore quite suitable for | | | | lightweight, extremely versatile and produce high |
| portrait photography. Sometimes, however, it is | | | | quality images. |