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When I started in
photography most of my learning was from retired pros in a
camera club and from the pros that frequented the camera shop I
worked in. And experiencing what I was told. Most said that focal lengths between 85mm and 100mm although 135mm was sometime acceptable. These focal lengths keep the photographer far enough away from the subject allowed the subject to be a bit relaxed. Wide angles were not used because of the "wide angle effect" and longer focal lengths began showing the the compression effect. That was back in the film days. I use the same lengths with my 5D2 and try to get the equivalent with my 50D Bob On 4/6/2015 3:23 PM, Andrew Davidhazy
wrote:
I’ve pondered about this for a while … which is the most appropriate focal length lens to use for portraiture (head/shoulders) and which is the most “flattering”? I realize that it would vary for different sensor formats. So pick a format. Or is distance between subject and camera the major deciding factor? Andy --
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