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Is the canon rf s 55 210mm f 5 7 1 is stm good for portraits?

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From Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM: Canon RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM: A zoom lens by Canon for APS-C cameras, 55-210mm f/5-7.1. Specs - Maker: Canon - Focal length: 55-210mm (zoom) - Maximum aperture: f/5-7.1 (it gets darker as you zoom in) - Made for: APS-C sensors - Mounts: Canon RF - Stabilised: yes - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On APS-C (Canon) (Canon RF): like 88-336mm on full frame; f/5-7.1 gives about the depth of field of f/8-11.4 there. ...

From Portraits: The lenses: - 50mm f/1.8. The cheapest great lens in photography, made for almost every mount. On full frame it's a natural, slightly tight view; on APS-C it behaves like a classic 75-80mm portrait lens. If you buy one lens for people, buy this. - 85mm f/1.8. The classic full-frame portrait lens: flattering perspective, soft backgrounds, comfortable working distance. On APS-C, a 56mm f/1.2 to f/1.4 plays the same role. - 35mm ...

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