The Best Fujifilm Lenses For Portrait Photography

In this video, I'll discuss my top Fujifilm X Mount lenses recommendations for portrait photography, taking into account various budgets. I'll share insights into my favorite storytelling lenses, go-to standard options, and ideal compression choices for stunning portraits. Whether you're an enthusiast or a professional, this guide will help you make informed lens selections. Discover the best lenses for your photography style and budget, and leave your thoughts in the comments below. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and click the notification bell for more photography tips and gear recommendations. Thanks for watching, and let's dive into the world of portrait lenses together!

*Story Telling Lens*

*Nifty Fifty Lens*

*Compression Lens*

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The Story Telling Lens - 0:30
The Standard Lens - 3:42
The Compression Lens - 5:53
The Zoom Lens - 9:17

[edc]

Excellent video. My 16-55 is my go-to lens for almost anything but I use the 50mm f2 and 23mm 1, 4 Viltrox.

[widhitrileksana]

you did great explaining the lenses, thanks for the recommendation

[dasIDS]

Daumn this new 23mm 1, 4 WR delivers amazing images .... it can be so different if needed - sometime so harsh, somewhere so airy and tender .. just wow!!!! Of course its you who uses it this way yet the tool must be capable to match the needs!

[blickwechselfotografie]

Thank you for the video. Interesting as always 😊
My go-to portrait lens is the XF 56mm f/1.2 WR.
Other lenses that I use regularly (probably in the order of usage):
- Viltrox 75mm
- XF 23mm f/1.4 WR
- Viltrox 27mm
- XF 33mm f/1.4 WR
I occassionaly use the XF 16-55mm but rather prefer fixed focal lenses for my portraits. The XF 90mm is a great lens, but at the moment it just collect dust in my bag. Maybe it is time to use it again. 🤔

[charliejg]

Hey, this was a really great job explaining your reasons for using each focal length. I was pleased that both the 56 and 90 got a nod! LOL! As for the zoom method; I think you could cover almost everything if you had the 16-55 and the 50-140. Big bucks though!! Thanks and have a great weekend!

[lionheart]

That's a bunch of lenses my bro! Good thing we have options.

30mm (50mm FF) is my sweet-spot, I have an issue with using 56-ish sometimes but trying to get myself used to it.

Those portraits at 23mm look incredible! Need to try it out sometime.

[TheOctodread]

This video was great, surely something to watch over and over whenever we feel like upgrading our gear :) Thank you for sharing you knowledge

[xyphoto]

Love my 23/2 for street shooting but find it hard to create background blur.

[bokehdilla]

Nice one bud 👍 Love how you were joking about "...in this econonomy..." a while back but did make sure to add in some sensible options versus only the top newness. Zoom + LR usage tracking: defo a good reminder/tip. Keep up the good work‼

[sylviahoke]

Thank you so much!~ This was super helpful.!~ Your work is beautiful.~! Keep sharing!~ :)

[elijahcho]

Dude, great video. I always get excited when you upload a new one. They've been helpful and entertaining.
I have a Fuji 18 1.4 and Fuji 33 1.4, and I'm looking to get a portrait lens next (debating 56mm, 75mm, or 90mm). I saw a response you gave to another person down below in the comments saying you'd choose the Fuji 90mm over the viltrox 75, and you chose the Fuji 56mm over it too. But I'm curious as to why. Every review so far seems to say the viltrox is the sharpest thing since sliced bread and the "king of bokeh". What stopped you from getting the Viltrox over those two?

On a side note, as much as I enjoy your frequent uploads, you seem like you need to take a week off to refresh yourself. I hope all is well.

[JoJo-jllz]

thnaks for your video. I love them and it's great to have a Fuji lover like you for us. Take care

[stefanuk]

I wish there was a 23mm lens that rendered like my 35mm f1.4

[terrencetroope]

35mm F2 and my lovely 50-140mm have taken some beautiful portraits

[vinhsanity]

Depends on the type of portrait... head and shoulders, full body, etc. I'm a traditionalist - head and shoulders I'll try to go 90mm, or the shortest is the 56mm. If it's full-body then there's more I can get away with and anything from 18, 23, 33/35, and 56 is in play and if I've got the space and the ability to communicate then 90mm. Also, this depends on the model because we're talking about FOV equivalents and I don't want to accent anything like an already pronounced nose with a short lens - because that part is physics. A short focal length will do unflattering things.

[Mtikcus]

With what I know now and if I was on an absolute minimum budget for a Fuji camera and lens with portraiture in mind... I'd try and pick up an X-E3 or X-T20 and the XC 35mm F/2.
It is really a do everything lens, it is missing the magic that the XF 35 F/1.4 has but is available much cheaper.

The 3 Lenses I use for portraiture are the Sigma 23mm F/1.4, The Original XF35mm F/1.4, and the Sigma 56mm F/1.4
I never need anything longer than the 56mm or wider than the 23mm, If money was no object I'd have got the Fuji 23mm and 56mm, but the difference in quality was not worth the difference in price to me.

For Portraiture alone, I'd never go out and buy a zoom (especially not the Fuji 16-55 at that price) I have never been happy with any Fuji zoom I've used, but if I was going to use a zoom, I'd make sure I picked up the camera with the Kit zoom option. But that is just my preference.

[StuartWeir]

The 23mm f1.4 WR honestly would have had me sold on it had I not seen the ridiculous amount of distortion that gets digitally corrected.

[matt]

Honestly I shoot portraits with anything and everything…whatever is attached I really don’t care. love me the 50-140. But I’m also crazy and have used the 150-600mm to shoot some full body and mug shots. Incredible lens and portraits at 300+mm are insanely awesome. That lens might render better than the 50-140 it actually shocked me. Compression is king.

Only lens I don’t like is the 18-55. Too many focus misses with that one even though I like the look it can give. I haven’t used a Fuji prime I don’t like. The new 23 wr is legendary and the 56mm wr is just gorgeous. Basically, everything is on rotation and if I could justify the 90mm I’d buy it no hesitation. I want the 16-55 to replace the 18-55 also…worth it just for the AF!

[Mattleephoto]

I can’t decide on what to grab, I’m looking at the 50mm F1.2 WR or the 56mm F1.2 WR both appear to be great lenses. But I can’t find any videos comparing the 2 head to head. Any suggestion!? Mainly a low light and wedding shooter, with portraits thrown in here and there!

Thank you, amazing video!!

[jaegerschtulmann]

If you only had money for the 90mmf2 or the viltrox 75mm f1.2 which one would you get?