Best portrait lens for the leica t typ 701?

For portraits on the Leica T, I'd start with the Leica Summilux-TL 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. It frames like 52mm on full frame, a classic portrait focal length, and f/1.4 gives you soft backgrounds and a lot of light. If you want something a little cheaper and slightly more natural, the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary frames like 45mm and is a strong alternative. For tighter head-and-shoulders work, the Leica APO-Vario-Elmar-TL 55-135mm f/3.5-4.5 ASPH reaches into the 82-202mm equivalent range.

As the portraits guide says, light matters more than gear. Face a window and expose for the face. For more on lens choice, see your first lenses.

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