Portrait lens for Nikon D80
Jan 29, 2013 09:44:38 #
I am considering a prime lens for taking portraits with my D80. Everything I have read states that a 85 or 90 is the ideal lens for portraits. Since the crop sensor is 1.5, should I buy a 90mm or a 60mm with my D80?
Jan 29, 2013 15:36:00 #
Jan 29, 2013 16:28:08 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
JoelS wrote:
I am considering a prime lens for taking portraits with my D80. Everything I have read states that a 85 or 90 is the ideal lens for portraits. Since the crop sensor is 1.5, should I buy a 90mm or a 60mm with my D80?
Hey Doc ..... Nikon currently makes two prime lenses with DC (De focus Control) because Nikon feels the 105mm and 135mm angle of view is best for portraits .....
..... so on a crop sensor 85mm would bring you right in between .....
Jan 30, 2013 10:10:34 #
Thanks everyone, I looked at the previous post which opened my eyes about the length of lens needed. Thanks for everyone's comments and help. This is the reason I joined this form. I learn from the comments!
Jan 30, 2013 10:38:16 #
JoelS wrote:
Thanks everyone, I looked at the previous post which opened my eyes about the length of lens needed. Thanks for everyone's comments and help. This is the reason I joined this form. I learn from the comments!
And remember, putting a lens on a crop sensor does NOT make the focal length change..i.e. the distortion doesn't lessen because you have it on a crop camera.
So....an 85 is an 85 on a ff or crop...same difference but the photo is "pre cropped" in camera...that's all.
Jan 30, 2013 12:29:15 #
Wabbit
Loc: Arizona Desert
rpavich wrote:
quote=JoelS Thanks everyone, I looked at the prev... (show quote)
Hey Doc ..... sure, go ahead, try to confuse the op ....
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