Is f 1 8 enough for portraits?

Yes, f/1.8 is plenty for most portraits. It gives you a soft background and a sharp eye, and the focal length matters about as much as the aperture. For portraits I'd start with an 85mm-equivalent or a bit longer, so you're not crowding your subject.

Three f/1.8 portrait lenses on the site are worth a look:

• Sony FE 85mm f/1.8: the portrait lens I'd buy first on Sony full frame.
• Voigtländer Portrait Heliar 75mm f/1.8: another full frame option at a similar focal length.
• Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8: a tiny, cheap choice for Micro Four Thirds, about 90mm equivalent.

For more on choosing, see portraits.

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