Canon EF Portrait lenses for less than $900 that have a f/2.8 or faster aperture

"Best lens I have bought in years. Of course, it produces great macros. But it can be used for portraits, even indoors. Portrait results blew me away." bhphotovideo.com

More advanced image stabilization Canon IS

	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	100 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Length	123 mm
	Image stabilization	Canon IS			Max focal length	100 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	78 mm

"So what is great about it? Well most everything I would say. It is a performer, it's sharp, it's light, it's sturdy, easy to use, and a good all round lens, and also it's easy on your budget from B & H." bhphotovideo.com

More advanced image stabilization Sigma OS

Great zoom range 4.1x

	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	17 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Length	82 mm
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Max focal length	70 mm
	Zoom range	4.1x			Diameter	79 mm

"Great lens, Super sharp for both macro and portraits. It is my most used portrait lens. Wonderful fast focus, good build quality." bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	60 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Length	70 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Max focal length	60 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	73 mm

"I have to say the lens exceeded my expectations, with very true colors and (to my eye) a distortion free image, even at the edges. The focus is fast and quiet. I would recommend this lens to anyone!" bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	70 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Length	94 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Max focal length	70 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	76 mm

"Works brilliantly for me on FF or 1.3 crop camera in event filming and portrait still work." bhphotovideo.com

	Aperture	f/2			Min focal length	135 mm
	Fixed aperture	n/a			Length	112 mm
	Image stabilization	None			Max focal length	135 mm
	Zoom range	1x			Diameter	81 mm

"The zoom is smooth once you get the handle of it, and its low light capability is excellent considering the price." bhphotovideo.com

More advanced image stabilization Sigma OS

	Aperture	f/2.8			Min focal length	17 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Length	91 mm
	Image stabilization	Sigma OS			Max focal length	50 mm
	Zoom range	2.9x			Diameter	84 mm