Best portrait lens for the panasonic lumix g97?

The 42.5mm lenses are the ones I'd look at first on the G97, since 42mm frames like 85mm on full frame, a classic portrait length. My top pick is the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2, the widest aperture here, which gives the most background blur and the most light. If you want a little more reach, the Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO is another fast option. On a tighter budget, the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 is a sensible choice that still gives you the 85mm look.

Whichever you pick, put your subject near a window and expose for the face. As I say on the portraits page, light will do more for your pictures than any lens.

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