This is from Swissmiss.com. Something to keep in mind if you are photographing people. Ideal portrait photography is around the 65-85mm effective range is generally considered the most natural.
Play around with different zoom lengths and see what a difference your can make with your photos.
Camera Lens Impact
Next time you have a photoshoot you might want to ask the photographer to use a 28mm lens. When they say “The camera adds 10 pounds” they’re not kidding. |
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Good morning, Cee. So, it’s not me; it’s the lens. I am so happy 😉
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Yep, it can be the lens. 😀
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My favorite portrait length is 90 degrees. But maybe that’s because my Olympus portrait lens has so a wonderfully shallow depth of field that it makes everything and everyone look really good 🙂
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I’m sure the lens quality has a little something to do with it also. 😀
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I think I need a course in portrait photography with my iPhone6. My wife is seldom happy with the shots I take. I am much better with my Canon EOS Rebel T3i and my 18-135mm telephoto lens.
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I think compared to iPhones DSLRs will beat out everytime.
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I agree. The camera phone is a really poor substitute. It is, however, very handy and not difficult to use.
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teehee I rarely use my iPhone for photos, but then again I rarely use or bring my phone anywhere.
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What a cool shot! Thank you for sharing the tip. 🙂
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You are welcome Amy. 😀
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Really interesting shot – I had no idea. So which one is the most correct? 24mm or 200mm because the difference between the two is striking.
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Since the ideal is 65-85mm I would say that would be the most “normal”.
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Thanks! I think I should try my own experimentation 🙂
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Wowsa! This is a great visual demonstration of focal length on the human face. While a wide angle lens does narrow the face… most people I’ve photographed I believe would just as soon not have such an exaggerated nose. I’ve always found that about 100 mm is right for an accurate and attractive photograph of a person’s face. Thanks Cee… this is a keeper.
Galen
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Thanks for your comment. I think anywhere from 50-100 would be the best. All depends on what you want.
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I’ve always suspected that the wider the lens puts on weight. I’ve never liked the group photo that photographers take of our large grade five classes at the end of the year. I’m always at the side of the group and in every picture my face looks really wide.
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That is the wide angle effect. You would do better being right in the middle of the photo….less distortion.
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I’ve mentioned that to some of the other staff members but I think it would look strange having the teachers stand in the middle of the students.
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I’ve always seen them on the left if I try and recall my elementary school class photos.
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Thats brilliant ✌ really helpful too ☺
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Glad you like it. 😀
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Great tip! I plan to learn more about photography–I have some talented amateurs in my family–and now all their commentary is rubbing off…okay no proof yet, but I’ll get there. I’m glad to stumble upon your blog, beautiful images and so many wonderful tips. I’m excited to learn more!
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Oh I hope you join along in a challenge or two. They are fun and get us out taking photos. And that’s how you learn. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
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I will! Thank you for the invite!
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