Best Lenses under £400 for portrait

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Nikon NIKKOR 2180 SLR Lenses AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

85.1 Portrait Score
50mm f/1.4 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its fast f/1.4 aperture and Super Integrated Coating deliver excellent low-light performance and sharp images with reduced flare. The Silent Wave Motor provides quick, quiet autofocus, making it highly responsive for candid shots. This lens is best for portrait photographers using Nikon DX-format DSLRs who need a lightweight, versatile prime for studio or environmental work.

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Best Lenses under £800 for portrait

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 20mm f/1.8G ED

78.2 Portrait Score
20mm f/1.8 Nikon F Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.8 maximum aperture and inclusion of two ED and two aspherical elements deliver sharp, low-light performance with minimal aberrations. The relatively lightweight 355g build and Nano Crystal Coatings enhance handling and reduce flare for a versatile prime. This lens is best for landscape and architectural photographers needing a wide, fast prime for Nikon F-mount full-frame cameras.

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Best Lenses under £1,000 for portrait

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Best Lenses under £2,000 for portrait

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

85.7 Portrait Score
85mm f/1.4 Nikon F
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture enables exceptional subject isolation and low-light performance for portraiture. The lens features Nano Crystal and Super Integrated coatings to effectively suppress flare and ghosting. This lens is best for portrait photographers seeking classic compression and a very shallow depth of field.

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Premium Lenses for portrait

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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

83.8 Portrait Score
24mm f/1.4 Nikon F
Why we recommend this

Its f/1.4 maximum aperture and Nano Crystal Coating deliver exceptional sharpness and low-light performance with minimal flare. The lens construction, featuring two ED and two aspherical elements, ensures high optical quality with controlled distortion. This lens is best for portrait photographers and professionals who require a fast, wide-angle prime for environmental portraiture or indoor shoots.

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