Is a 35mm or 85mm better for portraits?
Is a 35mm or 85mm better for portraits?
A 35mm prime lens has a wide angle of view and is best for images that incorporate the background with the main subject. An 85mm prime lens has a more narrow-angle of view than the 35mm and 50mm lenses and is known as the best portrait lens because it adds little, if any, facial distortion to your main subject.
What is a 85mm 1.8 used for?
With its wide aperture and fast focusing, the 85 f/1.8 works well for indoor Sports. What is this? This focal length is very good for portraits, and the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens makes a good portrait lens – excelling at head and head/shoulders portraits when mounted on a 1.3x or 1.6x FOVCF body.
Is the 85mm 1.2 worth it?
For professionals and avid enthusiasts the answer is a resounding “YES” it is definitely worth the money. But, for hobbyists and those on a budget, don’t worry, because you can get 80%-90% of that quality and look out of the Canon 85mm 1.8. Finally, the one knock against the 85mm 1.2 is its slow focusing.
Can I use 35mm for portraits?
35mm primes are fantastic for portraits. Traditional thinking will make you believe you need 50mm, 85mm 105mm, 135mm and even 200mm lenses to take stunning portraits. While those lenses are great for portrait photography, so are 35mm primes.
Do I need 85mm if I have 50mm?
The 50mm is a good all around focal length for half to full-body portraits, and I use the 85mm for tighter shots with a little more subject isolation. It’s great for party and event candids, portraits, pets, you name it. Try one and see if you like the way it feels. That will be your best indicator.
How far can a 85mm lens shoot?
The main thing you have to consider is the distance! With the 50mm lens, you can be much closer to your subject, making it easier to communicate. With the 85mm, you’ll have to be roughly 4 meters away from your client.
What do you call a lens that doesn’t zoom?
Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, meaning that you can’t zoom it at all.
