Is the tamron 70 210mm f 4 di vc usd good for portraits?

It's a good lens for portraits, with one caveat: f/4 is slower than the portrait lenses most people reach for. On a full-frame body from the Canon EF or Nikon F list, 70-210mm covers the flattering range from about 85mm to 135mm. Longer focal lengths keep faces in proportion because you stand further back, and the built-in stabilisation helps when you're shooting handheld.

The f/4 aperture gives you less background blur than a fast lens would. If you want that creamy separation, the Portraits page suggests an 85mm f/1.8 for a classic full-frame portrait lens, or a 135mm or 70-200mm f/2.8 for tight headshots with strong blur outdoors. If you're on a budget and mostly shoot outdoors, the Tamron is a solid choice. Its lens page lists which cameras it fits.

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