With all of that in mind here s the top 10 best portrait lenses for nikon cameras from lowest to highest price.
Best nikon fx portrait lens.
The nikon 105mm f 2 8 is our favorite macro lens for fx nikon uses the term micro.
The f 1 8 maximum aperture produces a solid bokeh as well as sharp image quality.
In addition to a reasonable price rokinon 85maf n 85mm f 1 4 has excellent optical performance.
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Incredibly sharp thanks to a sophisticated internal construction it produces images with dynamic natural looking bokeh and produces gorgeous detail even at its minimum focus distance of 0 8m.
The nikon af s fx nikkor 16 35mm f4g ed vr is a zoom lens ideal for most genres from landscapes and urban settings to events or group portrait shots.
The nikon z 85mm f 1 8 s is the optimal portrait lens for the full frame mirrorless z mount cameras.
Nikon 105mm f 2 8g micro 897 category.
Although it s an fx format lens the nikon af s nikkor 85mm can take great portrait photos on both dx and fx nikon cameras.
With a silent wave internal motor this lens provides a silent and accurate focus.
Doubles as both a macro and portrait lens.
Big and heavy for a prime at over 25 ounces.
Nikon af s dx 35mm f1 8.
It gives an equivalent focal range of 50mm making it capable of capturing a viewpoint similar to that of the human eye.