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How to Take Great Portrait Photos

One question that almost all amateur photographers (or even seasoned ones) face while delving into portrait photography is about the best suited lens for clicking portraits.  Well, the choice is not really tough because almost every lens can be appropriated to click portrait pictures. But it is important to choose one with the right focal length to get quality results. Here are some recommendations then to make decision making easier (you would notice that all the suggested lenses are makes of Canon- this is for the simple reason that the brand has value and leads the niche in all respects):

Canon EF 50/1.8 II LensI would begin with the most inexpensive make that could be within everyone’s reach and yet deliver quality. The Canon EG 50/1.8 II with its light and compact make and fairly decent optical quality is a good bargain. Those who are looking for economical buys could settle for it without any second thoughts.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM LensThis one again makes for a prudent buy. This dual purpose macro lens is good in the sense that it can also double up as a portrait lens and is preferred by photographers worldwide therefore.

Canon EF 70-200MM F/2.8L IS USM LensThis fast zoom lens is unarguably the Best Canon Portrait Lens.  With excellent zoom quality and image stabilization potential, this lens is a favored pick with portrait photographers and landscape photographers alike.

Canon EF 200/2L IS USM Lens This is again a great lens but is a bit expensive. Of course, of those who can afford it, it opens a world of convenience and excellence. This one has a large aperture and thus blurs distant backgrounds nicely. But conditions such as the users ought to spend a lot in buying it and must have ample room to use it prove to be constraints in its popularity.