Best portrait lens for the sony nex 7?

For portraits on the NEX-7, the lens matters more than the body. The NEX-7 is APS-C, so an 85mm look is around 57mm on the sensor. Three lenses from its lens list fit that job:

• Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art: the most natural pick. It covers roughly 42-68mm equivalent, a classic portrait range, and f/1.8 is fast.
• Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM: the strongest option for tight headshots, with a wide f/2 aperture across its range.
• Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8: a good choice if you want more distance from your subject.

Whichever you pick, a window or open shade will do more for the portrait than any of them. See portraits for the lighting basics.

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