Best portrait lens?

[Christie Photo]

... I don't see the point of an f1.4 lens for portraits. Are you shooting portraits in near dark conditions?

Oh... it's not the aperture that matters here. The f1.4 is simply a much better lens... better optics.

-Pete

 

[alewilliams]

Yep shallow dof is the reason for getting the 1.4, thank you for your input!

 

[Christie Photo]

Yep shallow dof is the reason for getting the 1.4, thank you for your input!

Umm.... wide open is not the only (or best) way to achieve shallow depth of field for portraiture. Might be premature in spending money on gear.

-Pete