50mm or 35mm For portraits
Jul 12, 2012 14:12:26 #
Thanks for straightening me out! I confuse easily, but this helps a lot. I have an 18-135mm lens now, which more than covers the whole gamut, but I am wondering if an 85 or a 50 prime might do better for portraits. I can only afford one for now, and I am wondering which to buy, if either for best results. I have a small area to work in, so I have to take that into consideration.
Jul 12, 2012 14:36:10 #
Jul 12, 2012 15:35:52 #
There are many focal lengths that work well for portraits. Focal lengths for shooting group portraits tend to be on the longer side (200mm +)to take advantage of the compression effect. The other consideration is working distance. Some photographers and models prefer having a separation of 8 feet or more between the model and photographer. This is especially true if the photographer prefers hand holding the camera and/or the model is wearing little or no clothing. This also greatly depends on the model's experience, the photographer's personality, and the rapport they establish, especially if the model has minimal experience.
Jul 12, 2012 23:14:08 #
marty wild wrote:
Get a 85mm f1.4 prime it's a knock out lens you will not be disappointed
I appreciate your opinion and I know that is a great lens, but space in my studio room is small. I may need the 50 to get a full length body shot. I agree, the longer lens would probably be better if space was not an obstacle.
Jul 12, 2012 23:26:01 #
Jul 12, 2012 23:57:12 #
Quickflash wrote:
I appreciate your opinion and I know that is a great lens, but space in my studio room is small. I may need the 50 to get a full length body shot. I agree, the longer lens would probably be better if space was not an obstacle.
marty wild wrote:
Get a 85mm f1.4 prime it's a knock out lens you will not be disappointed
I appreciate your opinion and I know that is a great lens, but space in my studio room is small. I may need the 50 to get a full length body shot. I agree, the longer lens would probably be better if space was not an obstacle.
Use your zoom on some practice photos in your studio and just look at the focal length that works best and buy the fastest prime lens you can afford in that focal lenght.
Jul 13, 2012 00:16:22 #
I am a big fan of prime lenses but in this case a 24-70 or a 24-105 zoom is a reasonable consideration.
Jul 13, 2012 11:18:31 #
Jeep Daddy, thank you, that is exactly what I am planning to do, as soon as my other half allows me to use the room as a studio again. Right now it is her "sewing room". We have an equal partnership in the room, like everything else, as long as I do what I am told! LOL
I have heard so much about the advantages of Prime lenses that I can't wait to get one.
I have heard so much about the advantages of Prime lenses that I can't wait to get one.
Jul 13, 2012 14:25:26 #
Correct 85mm is head and shoulders. Do you have a flicker account when you say portrait, I automatically think top quarter. I know I shouldn't! Sorry.
Jan 27, 2013 16:56:04 #
rpavich wrote:
quote=quickflash Does this mean that for a crop s... (show quote)
CORRECTION: I've now learned that what size your sensor has nothing to do with it...lens distortion will still be there. Using a crop camera ONLY pre-crops the image...that's all.
Sorry for giving misinformation.
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