Portrait photography lens recommendations for EOS Rebel T4i

[riahroo2]

I have a Canon Rebel T4I and a 75-300mm Canon Zoom Lens EF. I am just starting out on my photography journey, but I really like taking portraits and less zoomed in photos. What would be a good lens and how would I make sure it fits my camera? 

[Tronhard]

Hi Steve:

Personally, I read the phrase "less zoomed in photos" as referring to the focal length rather than using an actual zoom lens per se. I realize you saw this differently and that is absolutely reasonable and valid. 

Given the OP is just starting off, I thought having the opportunity to take a range of shots with different focal lengths to explore the camera and photography is a good idea, hence the zoom.
While the 18-55 (STM specifically) is an OK lens, the 18-135 STM is at least as good optically and has a much greater focal range, so I'll stick to that suggestion.  I suspect by now the poor OP is overwhelmed with suggestions and I just hope they get something that works for them! 😊

[ebiggs1]

Steve the 18-55mm has 50mm included. Plus a lot of other FL. A prime is too limited in its veristically especially for a beginner.

[ebiggs1]

" I suspect by now the poor OP is overwhelmed with suggestions and I just hope they get something that works for them!"

Yes, and the answer was so simple.