Is the yongnuo yn85mm f 1 8 df dsm good for portraits?

Yes, for portraits the YN85mm f/1.8 is a sound choice on full frame. As the portraits guide explains, 85mm gives flattering perspective, soft backgrounds and a comfortable working distance. It's autofocus, but it isn't stabilised, so keep your shutter speed up.

On full frame it frames as marked. On APS-C it becomes roughly 128mm, which is tight for most portraits, so I'd pair it with a full-frame body. Good picks from its fit list include the Sony a7 III, Canon EOS R6 and Nikon Z6 II. For the wider picture on what to buy first, see your first lenses.

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