What is the best NIKON lens for a beginner with the best bokeh but ideal for portraiture?

The best bokeh's are normally produced with very fast lenses which are fixed focal length lenses. It all depends on how much you can spend and what is the limit that you can go for. I can advise you if you let me know this, also I need to know which camera you currently are using.

I have the 3100 and I am trying to decide between the 50mm and the 85mm. Danileigh3 9 days ago .

Now you need to make up your mind as to which one will suit you more. Generally a portrait lens should ideally be 80mm and above (based on full format without taking into consideration the crop factor). If I were you I'd pick the 85 MM and be happy with it.

The decision however rests on you and your style of picture taking.

You can use the 50 mm for portraits but you need to back off a bit instead of going closer as the perceptive. With an effective 75 mm lens will not give you very pleasing results as far as the face is concerned. As long as its not a too tight shot it would be OK .

I am just starting, and would like to get into photography. Danileigh3 9 days ago .

I am very impressed with your knowledge on this very subject especially now that I know you are just starting. Not many newcomers to photography have the knowledge about bokeh's. I once tested a 50 mm F1.8 and F1.4 for bokeh and I am sure I may have those pictures in my archives but need to check that.

If I find it will post it here. I was not very impressed with the results, however the 85 mm lens especially the F1.4 is great for bokeh. The price difference is of course 10 times.So the answer to your question would be, the 85 mm lens is better for both a good bokeh as well as good portrait.

Thank you very much! I appreciate your input. Danileigh3 9 days ago .

You are very welcome, feel free to ask anything, I would be more than happy to help ya! .

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