Top Choice for shooting 1/2 to 3/4 Portraits

[Eersel]

Just wondering what the communities general consensus would be for shooting 3/4 and 1/2 body shots for portraits. Currently shooting with a Canon 50D. I just need another lens to spend money on and get familiar with.

 

[jcskeeter]

Probably a 50. Either the 1.4 or the 1.2 depending on the budget. On a crop cam it comes out around 80 (i think?). On FF it seems that the 85 1.2 is pretty popular for portraits. A 35 might start to get a little wide. Either that or a zoom... 24-70?

 

[Eersel]

I have yet to try my 50mm on a proper shoot but I will be getting there soon as bookings for 2012 mount. Being my first time around a prime lens I'm just getting used to adjusting the size of my subject by physically moving myself.

 

[bazooka]

50mm 1.4 (haven't tried the 50 1.2 and am not interested in it at that price) would be my recommendation as well. Very sharp lens and very affordable.