Option 2: Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Lens
Pros
- Drool-worthy sharpness
- Excellent build quality
- Nearly perfect optics
- Beautiful Bokeh
Cons
- Expensive
- No image stabilization
- Heavy
- Prive vs. Value
Top Result: Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L II IS USM Lens
Pros
- Very sharp
- Fast aperture
- Extremely versatile
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Tripod foot gets in the way of hand holding
- Heavy
- Expensive
- Large
Note From Jim
My favorite portrait lens is the 70-200. It's sooo versatile! I'd feel like a fish out of the water attempting most portrait shoots without one. The next lens I'd pick is the 24-70, and then an 85 prime for very low light and super shallow depth of field.
Option 3: Canon 85mm f1.2L II USM
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Insanely fast aperture
- Great Build Quality
- Consistent Output
Cons
- No image stabilization
- High price
- Moderate focus speed
- Slower focus
Option 4: Canon 35mm f/1.4 USM
Pros
- Great for environmental portraits
- Good street photography lens
- Durable
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- No zoom
- Very expensive for a normal prime
- No weather sealing
- Heavy