Best Canon EF-M Lenses for Portrait Photography

Top 5 highest-rated Canon EF-M lenses optimized for Portrait Photography.

Based on Camera Index Scores

5 Top Lenses

#1Overall Winner

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65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO

Focal Length

65mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Weight

335g

Full FrameAF

Pro

• Autofocus
• Close focus capability

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135 mm f/2.0 ED UMC

Focal Length

135mm

Aperture

f/2

Weight

830g

Full FrameAF

Pro

• Fast aperture
• Autofocus

Contra

• Heavy

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50 mm f/1.2

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.2

Weight

336g

MFTAF

Pro

• Very fast aperture
• Autofocus

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#4Community Favorite

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C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN

Focal Length

56mm

Aperture

f/1.4

Weight

280g

APS-CAF

Pro

• Lightweight
• Very fast aperture
• Autofocus

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50 mm f/1.7

Focal Length

50mm

Aperture

f/1.7

Weight

310g

1 InchAF

Pro

• Lightweight
• Fast aperture
• Autofocus

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	#1 Overall Winner 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO	#2 135 mm f/2.0 ED UMC	#3 50 mm f/1.2	#4 Community Favorite C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN	#4 50 mm f/1.7
Camera Index Score	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.7 Specifications 7.9 Build Quality 8.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.5 Specifications 7.8 Build Quality 8.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.8 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 7.8	0.0 Overall Sentiment 10.0 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 7.0	0.0 Overall Sentiment 9.4 Specifications 7.5 Build Quality 7.5
Advantages	✓Autofocus ✓Close focus capability	✓Fast aperture ✓Autofocus	✓Very fast aperture ✓Autofocus	✓Lightweight ✓Very fast aperture ✓Autofocus	✓Lightweight ✓Fast aperture ✓Autofocus
Limitations	-	−Heavy	-	-	-
Optical Specifications
Focal Length	65mm	135mm	50mm	56mm	50mm
Aperture	f/2.8	f/2	f/1.2	f/1.4	f/1.7
Aperture Blades	9	9	10	9	12
Features
Autofocus	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No	No	No	No
Weather Sealed	No	No	No	No	No
Close-up Performance
Min. Focus Distance	0.17 m	0.8 m	0.5 m	0.5 m	0.5 m
Max. Magnification	-	-	0.13×	-	-
Physical Specifications
Weight	335 g	830 g	336 g	280 g	310 g
Length	57 mm	82 mm	60 mm	66.5 mm	54.5 mm
Diameter	100 mm	122 mm	62 mm	59.5 mm	61 mm
Filter Thread	52 mm	77 mm	52 mm	55 mm	52 mm
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Detailed Review: Best Canon EF-M Lenses for Portrait Photography

These 5 Canon EF-M lenses represent the best options for Portrait Photography, with an average Camera Index score of 8.3/10. Each has been carefully selected based on optical performance, build quality, and user feedback.

1. Venus Optics LAOWA 65 mm f/2.8 2x Macro APO

Camera Index Score: 8.5/10

Leading our selection with excellent build quality and very good specifications, this compact 65mm prime with f/2.8 aperture and just 335 g excels at all-day versatility and portability. The 65mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur. With just 17 cm minimum focus distance, it opens additional creative possibilities for details and macro approaches.

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2. Samyang 135 mm f/2.0 ED UMC

Camera Index Score: 8.4/10

At balanced 830 g, this lens at position 2 with excellent build quality and very good specifications delivers exceptional f/2 aperture with precise autofocus. The 135mm focal length flatters portraits with natural perspective and beautiful background blur.

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3. TTartisan 50 mm f/1.2

Camera Index Score: 8.3/10

At position 3 in our selection with very good build quality and very good specifications: The precise autofocus guarantees precise focus across the entire 50mm range.

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4. Sigma C 56 mm f/1.4 DC DN

Camera Index Score: 8.1/10

At position 4 with very good specifications and exceptional user ratings, this compact 56mm high-performance prime with f/1.4 aperture and just 280 g excels at available-light shooting and creative subject isolation.

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4. Meike 50 mm f/1.7

Camera Index Score: 8.1/10

Despite compact 310 g, this lens at position 4 with very good build quality and very good specifications delivers exceptional f/1.7 aperture with precise autofocus.

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