Portrait Lens
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What type of portraits? What kinds of conditions? Any particular characteristics you prefer e.g. sharpness, degree of background blur? What budget?
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same as above. really the only lens i can recommend with minimal info is the 50mm f1.8
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Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED-IF VR 
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Take a look at the Tamron. If you're sticking with bodies with motors you can pick up non 'AF-S' versions quite cheaply.
Obviously, if you can wait and save some more you'll have more options.
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You can pick up a second hand Nikon 85mm 1.8 for about £190/£230ish, one of the best portrait lenses around for the price
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There is no such thing as "the best lens for portrait"
Its purely down to your own particular choice and what you want from your camera. Think about what conditions you have to work in, and the style of portrait you are most likely to shoot, then choose a lens that will be the best for the job.
Its purely down to your own particular choice and what you want from your camera. Think about what conditions you have to work in, and the style of portrait you are most likely to shoot, then choose a lens that will be the best for the job.
