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Message: <blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 168220" data-attributes="member: 12496">A little longer lens has been normal for portraits, classically 105mm for 35 mm film.  Simply because this length makes us stand back maybe 6 or 8 feet for a head and shoulders view.  If we stand closer, we change perspective, meaning, we can exaggerate the size of near features (noses).105 mm FX is 70 mm DX.  Both have to stand back at the same place for the same view (same perspective).   A wider view than head and shoulders (waist up, or standing full length) could use a shorter lens of course (a wider view when standing back at about same place).    A group shot likely needs wide angle.   Whatever the view needs, just always stand back 6 or 8 feet for perspective.  Don't get too close for formal portraits.</blockquote>