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<blockquote data-quote="STM" data-source="post: 328998" data-attributes="member: 12827"><p>I agree wholeheartedly bmilcs (sorry, I don't know your name!) with on the 85mm focal length. Even though the 50mm works out to around 75mm on a DX camera, the focal length can still give you some perspective distortion if you move in closely for a head and shoulders shot. If the subject already has a prominent nose or chin, it could make them look like Jimmy Durante or Jay Leno! The general rule of thumb for portraiture is to try to stay at or above a focal length of 85mm. For headshots on 35mm or FX, I use an 85mm f/1.4 or 105 f/1.8 and opt most times for the 105mm. The only time I will go with something shorter is if it is a group and my space is limited. But you would then be far enough away from the subjects that the distortion will not be apparent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="STM, post: 328998, member: 12827"] I agree wholeheartedly bmilcs (sorry, I don't know your name!) with on the 85mm focal length. Even though the 50mm works out to around 75mm on a DX camera, the focal length can still give you some perspective distortion if you move in closely for a head and shoulders shot. If the subject already has a prominent nose or chin, it could make them look like Jimmy Durante or Jay Leno! The general rule of thumb for portraiture is to try to stay at or above a focal length of 85mm. For headshots on 35mm or FX, I use an 85mm f/1.4 or 105 f/1.8 and opt most times for the 105mm. The only time I will go with something shorter is if it is a group and my space is limited. But you would then be far enough away from the subjects that the distortion will not be apparent. [/QUOTE]
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