I bought this specific lens because 1) I wanted a lens exclusively for taking portraits (face, full body), 2) I wanted it to be an affordable yet reputable solution, and 3) the comments here are particularly encouraging.
From the purchase until today, 4 months have passed during which this specific lens has proven to be an excellent investment for model photography - whether outdoors or in a studio, whether for face or full body shots, whether up close or from a distance.
Indeed, it has a sharpness issue at the first F values (1.8 to 2.2), but from there onwards, things improve significantly without losing the so-called bokeh effect. For example, in a recent outdoor photoshoot with natural lighting, at F 2.5 (..and shutter 1/2000, ISO 100 as I am mentioning), I was satisfied.
Of course, there are far better lenses for the same job, but they don't come at the same cost. For someone starting out (I am also taking my first steps), whether professionally or as a hobby, I highly recommend it.
This lens is what will lead them to the next 35, 50, or/and 85 with different costs and obviously different results.
Happy shooting!
P.S. I have no idea how it performs in videos.
Update 05/05/2021:
After intensive use for over a year and having the feeling that it was adequately protected in the bag, the lens broke - probably due to shocks. The camera and the lens showed proper focus, but the images were blurry.
At the service center, they discovered the problem inside my lens and told me that the cost of repair equals or exceeds the cost of buying a new one. So, without thinking twice, I bought it again. But this time, with more caution on my part.