85mm Portrait lenses

"I wanted a lens specifically for Portraits, and this is a great choice"

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Focus motor	Canon USM			Length	71 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	75 mm
	Aperture	f/1.8			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	422 g			Zoom range	1x

"This is a fantastic lens... but I wish I had bought the 50mm. I hoped the 85 would preform a little better in REALLY low light, but I don't think it was cut out for that. With a flash - this would be great."

	Focus motor	None			Length	n/a
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	n/a
	Aperture	f/1.8			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	380 g			Zoom range	1x

"Lightweight, accurate, precise. I tried it out at a friends backyard and took closeup pictures of flowers. You can actually see the texture of the petals."

More advanced image stabilization Nikon VR

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Length	99 mm
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR			Diameter	73 mm
	Aperture	f/3.5			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	355 g			Zoom range	1x

"It outperforms everything I have in my kitbag. Sharp from edge to edge and the bokeh... oh the Bokeh!"

	Focus motor	None			Length	81 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	79 mm
	Aperture	f/1.4			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	0.6 kg			Zoom range	1x

"Great overall prime lens. I love it for portraits and street photography."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S			Length	n/a
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	n/a
	Aperture	f/1.4			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	0.7 kg			Zoom range	1x

"I was told how good this lens is, but it is much better than they said. It is not as heavy as everyone said. i find it just as it should be. If that is a ten carat diamond it should weight like one."

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

	Focus motor	Canon USM			Length	n/a
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	n/a
	Aperture	f/1.2			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	1 kg			Zoom range	1x

"I recently used this lens to photograph a very fast 1 year old for his portrait session and fell in love. Not only did I get the shots I needed but they were sharp, clear and bright."

	Focus motor	None			Length	81 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Diameter	72 mm
	Aperture	f/1.4			Auto focus	Yes
	Weight	0.6 kg			Zoom range	1x