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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 238625" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>Same thing said another way... </p><p></p><p>Regardless if FX or DX or a compact camera, to minimize such perspective problems, simply always stand back from the subject about seven feet (we can argue if six or eight feet is enough, but don't stand too close. Too close is obvious bad news.) Then from that position, simply use the lens or zoom that gives the view you seek.</p><p></p><p>Saying use X focal length is too simple-minded, without concern for the actual perspective problem. Perspective is only about where you stand. The longer lens just makes you stand back further. And X focal length is without regard for the view you seek, head and shoulders, or standing full length. Just always stand back at least six or eight feet, then zoom in or out to hearts content.</p><p></p><p>The only reason 105mm was considered a good portrait lens (for FX 35mm film) is because it did force standing back for a head and shoulder view. 105 is not magic - Standing back is the property for perspective. Seems a good thing to realize.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 238625, member: 12496"] Same thing said another way... Regardless if FX or DX or a compact camera, to minimize such perspective problems, simply always stand back from the subject about seven feet (we can argue if six or eight feet is enough, but don't stand too close. Too close is obvious bad news.) Then from that position, simply use the lens or zoom that gives the view you seek. Saying use X focal length is too simple-minded, without concern for the actual perspective problem. Perspective is only about where you stand. The longer lens just makes you stand back further. And X focal length is without regard for the view you seek, head and shoulders, or standing full length. Just always stand back at least six or eight feet, then zoom in or out to hearts content. The only reason 105mm was considered a good portrait lens (for FX 35mm film) is because it did force standing back for a head and shoulder view. 105 is not magic - Standing back is the property for perspective. Seems a good thing to realize. [/QUOTE]
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