Best Lenses under CA$700 for portrait

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Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 40mm

64.1 Portrait Score
40mm f/2 L-Mount
Why we recommend this

The 40mm f/2 full-frame prime stands out for its featherlight 145g weight, dust/splash/freeze-resistant build, and bright aperture that excels in low light. Three aspherical elements and a 7-blade circular diaphragm produce sharp, natural rendering with smooth bokeh, aided by micro-step aperture control for silent video adjustments. Best for street and portrait photographers needing a discreet everyday lens that isolates subjects with clean, pleasing background blur.

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Best Lenses under CA$1,500 for portrait

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Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 24mm

83.6 Portrait Score
24mm f/1.8 L-Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 24mm f/1.8 prime offers a wide view with fast aperture, utilizing 6 specialized elements (3 aspherical, 3 ED) and weather sealing in a remarkably light 57g body. It excels in video with minimal focus breathing, smooth aperture control, and a close 0.24m minimum focus for versatile framing. Best for portrait and street photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed wide prime for full-frame L-mount systems.

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Price CA$1,000
Panasonic Lumix S 24mm f/1.8 24mm lens

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Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-R1635 16-35mm

74.3 Portrait Score
16-35mm f/4 L-Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 12-element optical path with three aspherical and one ED element delivers high MTF sharpness, while the double-magnet linear motor drives autofocus at up to 480 fps. The 499g build, constant f/4 aperture, and dust/splash/freeze-resistant sealing remain video-friendly thanks to suppressed focus breathing and micro-step aperture control. This lens is best for hybrid shooters and landscape photographers needing a lightweight, rugged full-frame wide-angle zoom.

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Best Lenses under CA$2,000 for portrait

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 28-200mm

80.3 Portrait Score
28-200mm f/4 L-Mount IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

The 413g 28-200mm zoom covers wide-angle to telephoto with 5-stop optical stabilization and a 0.5x macro mode, making it the lightest full-frame all-in-one lens. Its weather-sealed build and fast autofocus suit travel and outdoor shooting without sacrificing image quality. Best for landscape photographers and travelers who want a single, portable zoom for walkaround versatility.

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Best Lenses under CA$3,500 for portrait

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Panasonic Lumix S Pro S-E2470 24-70mm

80.7 Portrait Score
24-70mm f/2.8 L Mount Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Delivers high resolution and contrast across the 24-70mm zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture, backed by an 18-element, 16-group optical design and rugged, dust/splash/freeze-resistant build. An 11-blade aperture produces smooth bokeh transitions, and the focus clutch mechanism enables instant AF/MF switching while suppressing focus breathing for video. Ideal for portrait and professional L-mount photographers needing a dependable standard zoom, though its 42.1/100 macro score limits close-up work.

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R100500 100-500mm

34.9 Portrait Score
100-500mm 29-40 L-Mount IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

With a compact 7.7-inch barrel and 7-stop Dual I.S. stabilization, this 100-500mm f/5-7.1 L-mount lens enables sharp handheld telephoto shooting across its range. Its 19-element, 12-group optical design with 4 ED elements delivers crisp details and smooth bokeh, enhanced by an 11-blade diaphragm and a 2.6-foot close focus that provides 1:2.8 magnification for near-macro results. Best for landscape photographers needing telephoto compression and wildlife or motorsports shooters who prioritize portability and weather-sealed durability.

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Panasonic LUMIX S S-R100500 100-500mm lens
Price CA$2,598

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