Best portrait lens for the sony a6300?

For portraits on the a6300, the lens matters more than the body. On this APS-C camera, the portrait range sits roughly between 50mm and 85mm full-frame equivalent, so these three from the list are my picks:

• Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art: fast and versatile, about 42-68mm equivalent. The easiest place to start.
• Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD: about 52-150mm equivalent, with a constant f/2.8 for smooth backgrounds.
• Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM: about 75-225mm equivalent. Very fast, and the best blur if you can afford it.

Whichever you pick, light beats gear: face a window and expose for the face. For more on portrait focal lengths, see portraits.

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