My Favorite Lenses for Portrait Photography

In this video I share my insights into three popular Canon RF lenses for portrait photography: the RF 85mm 1.2, RF 24-105mm f2.8/f4, and RF 70-200mm 2.8. I'll discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each lens, offering guidance based on factors like versatility, budget, and shooting preferences and which lens is my personal favorite for portrait photography.
Definitely check out Samy's camera if you're looking to try out one of these lenses: 👉 www.samys.com/
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✅ Canon RF 85mm 1.2: www.samys.com/...
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm f/4: www.samys.com/...
✅Canon RF 24-105 2.8: www.samys.com/...
✅ Canon RF 70-200mm: www.samys.com/...
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[@michaelcoussement4335]

Very happy with my own perfect trinity for beauty/fashion/grunge: RF 24-105 F4L, RF 50mm F1.2L and RF 135mm F1.8L.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

haha I like the trinity. approved

[@archie_kuzmenko]

What about macro lens for closeup beauty portraits?

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

@@archie_kuzmenko it works but id say overall not versatile enough to add to main kit of 1-2 lenses.

[@justduit1879]

I love 35mm F1.8, 16mm F2.8, 85mm F1.8 and 24-105 F4 for studio portraits.

[@bala1000mina]

Now I can make the right decision to choose my required lens! Thank you Lindsay!

[@stephanepiquet6651]

So happy with my RF 24-105 F4 in my studio and indeed 70-200 for my on-location great Lens !!

[@diegomsvn]

I just love to learn from you! You make it simple and easy to understand, thank you so much!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

[@karstenbursak8083]

Besides the fact that I am a Nikon guy ... my favourite is still a 85mm lens ... I personally chose the 1.8 variant, basically for budget and mass, as it is significantly cheaper ans lighter ... In the studio I use a 24-120 a lot.

[@josephchan4198]

I have learned a lot from these advance classes. May get out my posing book in next 2 weeks for me to practice for fun with my camera. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephchan4198]

Love the props. Especially the filters or crystal for effects.

[@damienphotographe]

same here

[@talhaamjad_]

That's such a great video! I'm just an enthusiastic photographer and I went with the rf 70-200 2.8...... and I could not be happier. It does almost everything. I do still daydream and wonder about getting the 85mm 1.2L at times .....but it is a hard sell especially after already having an rf 70-200

[@joeysnburg4254]

I just traded my ef 70-200 for an RF 70-200 about a year ago and it's a fantastic lens! The only drawback is there is no 2x extender for it! I also purchased an ef-rf converter and use my ef 24-70 2.8 and it's no different from when I used it on my 5dm4! So instead of upgrading all your lenses it's a cost effective alternative!!!!

[@josephchan4198]

Great class. I always look for your videos. Great work.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thank you for watching!

[@DrJake108]

I dont have any experience with the 24-105 f2.8 - when I'm on location the three lenses I have are the 28-70 f2.0, 85mm f1.2, and 70-200 f2.8. I use the first two lenses 90% of the time. The 85 is my favorite but sometimes I need the flexibility of the 28-70. Ive been toying with the idea of getting a 135mm. thanks

[@SJZ00]

I got the 24-105 f2.8 and hated how the bokeh look at 2.8, it reminds me why I dislike the 24-70 f2.8 when I sold it. The extra reach was nice, but I really dislike how the bokeh on the 24-105 look compared to the 28-70 f2. that 0.8 of an f stops does make a big difference in bokeh and in lowlight. I ended up keeping the 28-70 f2 for portrait and it pairs up beautifully with my 85 1.2

[@ingosperber498]

Von f2.0 zu f2.8 ist eine ganze Blende. Nicht 0.8.

[@josephchan4198]

Everyone going out to event or travel. This would be great for add for a cruise ship show.

[@luv2cre82]

Thanks for this rundown of lenses. My favorite is the 85 1.2 but recently purchased the 24-105 but haven't yet put it to the test. I was also wondering if your indoor shoot shown will be in any of your online classes? Would love to see how you did it. Thanks Lindsay! Beautiful work as always!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

No but you may want to check lindsayadler.photo/learnplus for more shoots like that!

[@wellwhatthen10101]

I am lucky i get great results with my Tamron 35-150 F2.8 and its also sharp the only draw back is a bit slow at focus. But i am more than happy with the results. Just wide enough and at 150mm it is fine if i need to get closer i use my feet problem solved.

[@Argentarius11]

Our Leader, the amazing LIndsay!!!!!!

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

[@withimmtabs]

Really helpful tips...

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

+1 for 85 1.2 with eye detection

[@kifley19]

On the Canon camera, do you use back button focus or just the shutter button for auto focus.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

You can do either, but for the most part my camera is actually doing that hard work for me... with mirrorless face and eye tracking!

[@romain_maurette]

Hello ! what prism do you use in front of your lens? Please

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Bought it at a vintage shop-- from a chandelier.

[@romain_maurette]

Oh wow, amazing !!! Thanks for the answer ;-)

[@tomidanko855]

I have 70-200 F2,8 is best outside for almost everthing i just buy last month i still check :)) But my favorit is 24-105 F4 The best for me... 85 I think so expensive and not for me :))

[@MrJupton1]

135mm f1.8 or 2 or 200 f/2 are the finest portrait lenses ever. Period!

[@jaegerschtulmann]

Big no lol😂 I have female clients that hate the compressed look on their facial features , not everyone wants the flat square spongebob look that a 200mm gives unless they are a skinny supermodel. The 200mm is a bloody brick

[@MrJupton1]

Thanks for your response. Guess we will just have to disagree on this. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. All the best @@jaegerschtulmann

[@bngr_bngr]

@@jaegerschtulmannI use the 400/2.8 just don’t go for a headshot.

[@daylanbrawley631]

@@jaegerschtulmann300mm 2.8 is incredible for portraits 😮‍💨

[@user-of1dz7ks3h]

What mm did you use to take the example images with your 24-70mm lens? I would also like to know the settings.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

It's a range, but usually 60mm ish. The wider angle shots are more near 40mm

[@RyanMerch]

Does anyone know what fractal glass she may be holding?

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

its just a Crystal I got at a antique shop.

[@maf1070]

fyi - your 4th link for 70-200 actually links to the 24-70 at Samys

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Thanks! We'll fix that. :)

[@damienphotographe]

Uuu that's 10k of lenses !

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

[@boxoffisa]

Lin always with that high pitch voice. Disturbingly nice to hear.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

What are you talking about?

[@boxoffisa]

@@lindsayadlerphoto I mean you stalk me with your voice. I like that high pitch. 😎. Hopefully I ain’t getting cancelled here for appreciating. 🤗💭

[@RalfWeyer]

Am I even allowed to comment using Sony gear 😂😉? Seriously my preferences are GM 35mm F1.4 for environmental portraits, the GM 85mm F1.4 for half or full body shots, and the GM 135mm F1.8 for head shots or half body shots. The 135mm of course can really blur the background, but the downside is you have to be quite far away. For some reason I never really liked 50mm focal length, to me it just looks boring and I prefer 35mm. But again this is completely personal preference.

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

You are permitted. :P lol. I hear many people like their 135 but I never quite fell in love. xo

[@richardomar6820]

Ok great we calling Sammy ...for everything...now

[@karenwatkins1949]

Promo'SM 🤗

[@lindsayadlerphoto]

Your point?