For a more natural angle of view and perspective, a standard or medium telephoto lens is recommended. These lenses match how the human eye perceives a subject and are excellent for portraits.
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EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
With its incredible f/1.2 maximum aperture, the super fast EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a consummate low-light performer. A lens that allows fine creative control over focusing and depth of field.
EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
With its fast maximum aperture and rapid focusing system, the compact, high performance EF 50mm f/1.4 USM standard lens can be relied on for superb performance in any field of photography.
EF 50mm f/1.8 II
The compact and lightweight EF 50mm f/1.8 II standard lens delivers image quality that belies its price
EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Light and compact, perfect as a general-purpose macro lens or as a flexible standard lens.
EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
The EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is the first true Macro lens in the EF-S series. A dynamic, compact, fast-focusing lens, it provides dramatic detail that goes beyond the human eye.
EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
A professional short-telephoto lens, precision-made for low-light shooting and those situations where extremely shallow depth of field is required. Perfect for creative portraiture.
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
A short telephoto focal length, combined with a large maximum aperture and fast autofocus speed, make the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM an ideal optic for any photographer shooting portraiture.
EF 100mm f/2 USM
The EF 100mm f/2 USM is a short telephoto lens with a wide aperture, making it ideal for portraits. The lens compresses facial features and ensures the subject stands out against a blurred backdrop.
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
The EF 100mmm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is equally at home for portraits as it is for macro photography up to life-size (1.0x).
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
The EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM, part of Canon’s prestigious L series, and first featuring an Image Stabilizer with angle and shift detection that is highly effective at close focusing distances.
TS-E 45mm f/2.8
The TS-E 45mm f/2.8 is a tilt-and-shift lens offering an angle of view similar to that of a 50mm standard lens. Tilt and shift mechanisms provide complete control over depth of field and perspective.
TS-E 90mm f/2.8
The world's first 35mm-format telephoto lens with tilt and shift movements for perspective and depth-of-field control. Suitable for a variety of subjects, from product photography to architecture
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For a more natural angle of view and perspective, a standard or medium telephoto lens is recommended. These lenses match how the human eye perceives a subject and are excellent for portraits.