I write this article for help you choose a better portrait lens For Canon Digital SLR Camera.

For portrait photography, the 85mm focal length is the best range, But the Lens mount on a APS-C mode DSLR. The focal length is about 50mm, So for the Digital SLR Camera, the 50mm fixed focal lens is the best portrait lens. For Shooting the people, have a large aperture is necessary to ensure highlight main subject and blur background.

Among the Canon's 50mm lenses, there are two lenses you may choose, the one is Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard Auto focus lens. Another is Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens. However, Which lens will you choose? Ok, Let us compare those two 50mm fixed focal lens.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens

The Lens is for sale on amazon. The price is $ 1499. The maximum aperture is F1.2. If you need shoot in low light situations, this will be the best choose. The lens uses a USM (UltraSonic Motor). It is quickly and silent when you're shooting. The lens also features Auto Focus with full-time manually. So the lens delivers very amazing optical quality.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

The Lens is for sale on amazon. The price is very cheap. It is only $ 128. Compare with former, this is an advantage that former has not. However, its aperture is F/1.8. It is slightly less than the former. This can be accepted by ordinary photographers. The F/1.8 aperture is sufficient suitable for all situations. The Lens not uses USM AF motor, So Auto Focus is slow and noisy when you shot. The Lens is made of plastic, So It is bad quality than the former.

Which one lens you will choose? I think you understood after reading this article, if You are a professional photographer, I would like to recommend Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens for you, else you are an amateur photographer, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is suitable for you.