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50mm or EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens for portrait

Started Aug 8, 2012 | Discussions thread
seri_art
seri_art Veteran Member • Posts: 3,063
Re: Thanks,

Dinahhs3 wrote:

Thanks for the reply , it seems the 50mm 1.8 is what I need also now I am thinking of checking the 85 mm 1.8 as well , I don't want an all around lens now but I am after a very good portrait lens .

I think the combo of the 50mm f/1.8 and 85mm f/1.8 would be a great way to start.  You'd have your choice of 80mm or 136mm (equiv) lenses with both able to give a shallow depth of field, and for not much money.

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