Comparing shots from Nikon 35, 50, and 85 1.8 primes

dickelfan

Senior Member
I rented an 85 prime last weekend to see how it was. I really enjoyed it, and got some good shots out of it. I already have the 35 and 50, and thought I'd take a couple of similar pictures of my daughter to see how they compared since there is always a debate about these lenses when shooting portraits. I know these aren't ideal shots, but let me know which of these shot with the different lenses look best in your mind. I think the bokeh on the 85 looks best. I should have shot them all the same, but didn't think about it at the time, but close enough. Also, I'm still thinking of getting the 85MM...thoughts?

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35 MM

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50MM

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Bill16

Senior Member
The third shot is the best in my opinion, but without them all filling the photo in the same way I can't say by this which lens works the best. But from what I've heard, the 85mm is the best for portraits like these. :)
But I only have the 50mm and so I can't say from personal experience.
 

ShootRaw

Senior Member
All these lens have a 7 blades...The 85mm 1.4G has 9 blades which will render more pleasing bokeh...The 85mm focal length will be the best for flattering your subject between the three due to better compression...
 
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