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  1. Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
    Best overall Canon

    Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

    4.9/5 $2,059.95 Only 4 left

    Fast aperture and excellent sharpness, ideal for creamy bokeh and low-light portrait work.

    • f/1.2 aperture
    • stellar sharpness
    • beautiful bokeh
    • heavy
    • expensive
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  2. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G
    Best for Nikon Nikon

    Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G

    4.8/5 $996.95 Only 1 left

    Great ergonomics and fast aperture for low-light portraits with reliable autofocus.

    • fast f/1.4
    • good build
    • reasonable price
    • no focus limiter
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  3. Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM
    Best for Sony Sony

    Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM

    4.9/5 $1,948.00

    Outstanding resolution and smooth bokeh, built for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras.

    • ultra-sharp
    • smooth bokeh
    • weather sealed
    • pricey
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  4. Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
    Best value Sigma

    Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

    4.7/5 $1,259.91 Only 7 left

    Art series delivers premium image quality at a lower cost than many brand-name equivalents.

    • excellent sharpness
    • affordable
    • well-built
    • focus not as fast
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  5. Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD
    Best budget with IS Tamron

    Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD

    4.5/5 $395.95 Only 1 left

    Integrated Vibration Compensation helps handheld low-light portraits while keeping the price modest.

    • VC stabilization
    • lightweight
    • price
    • slower autofocus
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  6. Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R
    Best APS-C Fujifilm

    Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R

    4.8/5 $1,199.00 Only 7 left

    Fast aperture on APS-C format gives a classic portrait look with exceptional bokeh in a compact package.

    • f/1.2
    • compact
    • excellent bokeh
    • shorter focal length
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Buying advice

Choose a portrait lens that matches your camera system and budget; full-frame users generally prefer 85mm-105mm focal lengths, while APS-C shooters benefit from 50-60mm equivalents. Wider apertures (f/1.2-f/1.4) provide shallow depth-of-field and better low-light performance, but they add cost and weight. Consider image-stabilization if you often shoot handheld in dim lighting, and check autofocus speed if you need rapid subject capture.

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