Lenses

Prime
Canon RF 85mm F/1.2L USM Lens

Our range of lenses makes it easy to find the best lens for portrait photography. This prime telephoto RF lens is a great Canon lens for portraits and can help you shoot flattering portraits thanks to the superior optical performance offered by the advanced L-series lens design and groundbreaking EOS R optics.

Canon RF 50mm F/1.2L USM Lens

A professional needs speed on their side. This L-series prime is one of our best lenses for portraits, and offers excellent sharpness and uses super-fast USM technology, while the versatile 10-bladed aperture offers beautiful bokeh that only enhances your subject.

Macro
Canon RF 100mm F/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

Using a macro lens for portrait photography can offer a certain crispness that other lenses cannot. 100mm is a perfect focal length for a headshot, while a 5-stop Image Stabilizer (IS), 1.4x magnification and Dual Nano USM add a professional touch to your image.

Lenses

Prime
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

This versatile prime lens’ fixed focal length creates an extremely shallow depth of field for environmental portraits, with the fast f/1.2 aperture giving sharpness and depth to half-length framing.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM Lens

Considered one of the best Canon lenses for portraits by professional photographers, this fast prime delivers isolation with flattering compression for head and shoulder shots.

Macro
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

This versatile macro lens has excellent results in portrait work, delivering a shallow depth of field for beautiful bokeh around the subject, the built-in Hybrid Image Stabilization helps produce 1:1 life-size close-ups of fashion make up in intricate detail.

Your camera and the best portrait lens aren’t the only equipment you need for a successful portrait session. Ensure you have the right accessories for yourself and your subject. Keep your kit safe with a lens cloth or pouch and pack additional gear like a flash or tripod for changing location. Extra batteries and SD cards are essential, along with blankets, eye drops and face wipes for clients – be prepared for anything.

Canon Speedlite 470EX-AI

A powerful, innovative Speedlite flash with a unique motorised bounce and swivel head, delivering professional-quality lighting with simplicity and speed. This modern flash connects to your compatible camera and automatically adjusts to find the correct angle for natural, flattering portraits. Suitable for illuminating large groups and correcting bouncing light from walls and ceilings for softer, more natural results.