Best portrait lenses for Fujifilm X: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 21 portrait lenses for Fujifilm X. Short-telephoto primes between 70mm and 135mm, the classic portrait range.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

1.Fujifilm XF 90mm F2 R LM WR

90mm · f/2.0 · Fujifilm X

Fast short-telephoto prime for Fujifilm X giving about 135mm equivalent. It has a linear motor and weather sealing.

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2.Fujifilm XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro Fujinon

80mm · f/2.8 · Fujifilm X

A 1:1 macro for X-mount that is also a stabilized portrait telephoto. It is weather resistant, weighs about 750 g and focuses as close as 0.25 m.

Specs Compare with 75mm f/1.2 Pro
3.Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro

75mm · f/1.2 · Fujifilm X

A 75mm f/1.2 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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4.Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

85mm · f/1.4 · Fujifilm X

A 85mm f/1.4 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-focus portrait prime.

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5.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC

85mm · f/1.4 · Fujifilm X

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 AS IF UMC: an APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manual-f...

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6.Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF

85mm · f/1.4 · Fujifilm X

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 Aspherical IF: an APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.4, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with aspherical elements. An affordable fast manu...

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7.TTArtisan 75mm f/2

75mm · f/2.0 · Fujifilm X

A 75mm f/2 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the TTArtisan 75mm f/2 is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO
8.Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

100mm · f/2.8 · Fujifilm X

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO: an APS-C macro lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A manual-focus macro lens from Laow...

Specs Compare with 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC
9.Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC

85mm · f/1.2 · Fujifilm X

A 85mm f/1.2 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the Samyang 85mm f/1.2 AS IF UMC is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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10.TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25

90mm · f/1.25 · Fujifilm X

A 90mm f/1.25 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens, the TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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11.Meike 85mm f/1.8

85mm · f/1.8 · Fujifilm X

This 85mm f/1.8 APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens from Meike fits Fujifilm X mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with 85mm f/1.8
12.TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8

85mm · f/1.8 · Fujifilm X

TTArtisan 85mm f/1.8: an APS-C fast short-telephoto prime lens with a 85mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Fujifilm X mount cameras. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

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