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having an 85mm myself solidifies how amazing that lens is, for just about any situation. The 35mm is also good for that overall capture, I just prefer the comfort of the 85mm without having to be so up and close to any subject. As always, great content Pierre, this video will clear things up for a lot of enthusiasts that are planning on getting more into street photography.
I have the 85mm 1.8 and it's sooooo good, I can get portraits or street shots without having to be right on someone, makes me alot more comfortable and the people I'm taking photos of. Unfortunately I can't get many good macro shots with it but it holds detail and sharpness very well. Edit: also love the Karen lol "excuse me!" LOL pierre was out of that situation as fast as he could lol
I have the sigma 85mm/1.4 on the way, this makes me even more excited for it! I think my 24-70/2.8 will work well enough for any wider shots for now. :)
I own the 14 GM prime. It definitely forces you to think differently for comps. I find myself low to the grown a lot with it. It is a BEAST of a landscape and astro lens.
This is why I am incredibly happy with getting a 50mm for my camera. (APS-C sensor so it would translate to an 80mm on full frame.) I have only gotten a little taste of what's possible with that size and I love it already! It's so versatile too.
For street photography with my Leica M6 and/or M10 rangefinders, I routinely use the following lenses: 21mm f/1.4 Leitz 35mm f/1.4 Zeiss 90mm f/2 Leitz I also use an adapter to mount my Nikon 14mm f/2.8 on my Leicas; however, 14mm is too wide for my taste for street photography. For street photography with my Nikon SLR, I routinely used the following lenses: 24mm f/2 35mm f/1.4 85mm f/1.4 For street photography with my Nikon SLR, I sometimes used the following lenses: 24mm f/2 50mm f/1.4 105mm f/2.5 or 135mm f/2 In my opinion, one lens is no better than the other. They do, however, work very well together for street photography. Thanks for the video.
I've mostly shot my street photography on 24mm 1.4, with occasionally jumping to a 50mm 1.8. But I just picked up a new film camera and think I'm going to go 35mm 1.8/85mm 1.7 combo, thank you for this video Pierre!
This is pretty crazy! I just sold all my APS-C gear to preorder the A7IV and these are the exact same lenses that I purchased to replace my crop lenses. Absolutely wild
Must be so difficult to produce photos in that timespan. I actually prefer the images from the 14mm even it it seemed harder work, the dramatic lines that it creates make it special.
For me, it would be 35, I find it perfect for street photography, if the lens is longer like 85 or 135 it’s very easy to compose the image, same happens with portraits, if the lens is wide like a 24 or a 16 it’s more difficult to compose. I’m very new on street photography, but what I’ve seen with professionals street photographers is that they usually go with 28,35,50 and I see a lot of beginners using 85mm or even 70-200.
the 14-24mm range are really tough for sure but you did great. Either you got to get everything in frame or you have to get SUPER close to your subject. My favorite sweetspot is 50-85
Hi Pierre, for APSC we can divide by the brand crop factor I guess. I'm surprised to see you in street photography with 85mm, 35 or 50 aren't better for it ?
Interesting video, and also highlights the need for a warmup before you start taking good photos. And as you mention, the 14mm gets the short end of stick in this "experiment". I shoot with the 24mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4 and 70-200 2.8. And the next lens I am aiming for is the 14mm 1.8. So I am thinking an interesting video from you would be to push yourself with the 14mm and come to terms with it and show how it can capture unique street photography. This video kind of makes it seem useless for street. Personally, I want it to push myself in to getting closer to subjects. So I put tension into a photo, as the observer knows I have had to be VERY close to capture that moment. A video dealing with that from you could be interesting. Keep it up!
@@I.K.2013 I have a Fujifilm X100V and the 50mm adapter for it. But I don’t use it much. Mostly used it for portraits at comic con in New York. Photos on my site. But in short, no.
Can you do a comparison between the A7R iv and the A7 iv for Photography? Landscape/Arcitecture/ Portraits would really interest me since both bodys are similar priced.
Here, to help everyone and to end this endless stream of ''best lens for street photography'' videos: 1. 35mm and 50mm - for general street photography, documentary and street portraiture. Your composition and subject choices rarely revolve solely around your focal length. 2. 14/16mm, 24mm and 85mm - for subject-specific street photography, general street portraiture and subject-specific compositions. Your composition and subject choices mostly revolve around your focal length. 3. 100/105mm and higher - for very specific street photography compositions, documentary and portraiture. Your composition and subject choices, almost exclusively revolve around your focal length. Also, if you want a ''one lens to rule them all'' lens, 35mm is your friend. 35mm is the most versatile and capable focal length and can excel in every single field of photography and subjects, that does/do not specifically require telephoto range.
@@mrmonday42 For what? In general, 35 and 85 would open up the most possibilities to you... If you aim for a certain type, style or composition, depending on the aforementioned, 24 and 50 might be better or maybe 24 and 85... I suggest 35 85 though... These two alone cover over 90% of possible compositions and framings in street photography.
@@nogerboher5266 I do travel, landscape, and portrait photography. The 24mm and 85mm combo is the most versatile with the crop ability of my A7RIV, but it's hard to imagine not having a standard focal length like 35mm or 50mm. I was leaning toward 24mm and 50mm because the 50mm f1.2 GM is amazing and I can always crop in. It also leaves room for me to add a 70-200mm in the future.
@@mrmonday42 Travel and portraiture can both be covered with 35, 50 and 85. Landscapes are best shot at 16 to 24 range, even 35 is O.K. However, sounds to me like you’re the type of photographer who needs the “Holy Trinity.” I think you should invest in 24-70 first, then go for either 16-24 or 70-200, depending on what you think you need more… In any case I suggest you invest in the 24-70 2.8 or equivalent lens first.
@@nogerboher5266 I have the 24-70 f2.8 DG DN and I find it really boring, that's why I'm trying to pick up a couple primes. I would much rather use primes most of the time since it forces me to move and be more creative. I've never had anything wider than 24mm before, but if I want wider a panorama will usually suffice. I'm perfectly happy giving up on shots because I don't have the right focal length if it means I can really focus on the focal lengths I do have.
Ahh...the lens Dealer gives the best dru........Lenses for your buck. Awesome Test. I was literally talking about which three you should use on the go. So two if these plus a 50mm F/1.8 and you're unstoppable.
Hello Pierre. What setting do set your zebra in the camera? I notice it in your screen, but you still pulled details back from those “clipped” highlights
Hi,thanks for the video. I would have never choosen those focal lengths to shoot that cityscape. I prefer a 24 mm or 28 mm lens much more and for intimate shots a 50 mm lens. Thanks, anyway!
Pierre you are one of the the reasons why I started getting into photography! I have a long way to go with learning the ropes of cameras and lens! It’s also a very expensive hobby 🤭😂
Good afternoon Pierre, I shoot Cannon and I absolutely love my 85mm 1.8 for alot of shots. I'm interested in what do you think the 14mm you were shooting with is actually good for and is it something you can see using alot.
I really enjoy reading your news letters that you send out they're very informative and inspiring. Your channel makes my winter months having to stay in alot being that I'm a full-time wheelchair user do to being born with a disability fun until it's nice enough out for me to go shoot as well.
I Think With The 85 MM You Did Some Really Nice Shots For Me 85 MM Is One oF My Favorite Lens To Use On The Streets I Do Have A Viltrox 85 MM 1.8 With My Fuji XE 1 But It Will Be Nice I Think If You Can Do More POV Using The 14 MM Because It’s Very Challenging… Thank You
I find it strange shooting street-photography with an 85, I just don't see the world that 'isolated', or from that distance, form the 3 suggested the 35 seems more suited to me, the 14 definitely not. However, not all images that were shown are street-photography in any strict sense. Shooting a bike, or glasses, and architecture can hardly be considered street-photography. So if you ask me what prime I would carry in an urban environment it would probably be my 45 or 50mm f/1.8 and/or is I had the choice of a zoom possibly a 16-35. It depends also on how fast you intend to move (e.g. do I have a couple of hrs to shoot in an urban environment or the whole day) and if you plan to go indoors (e.g. to a church or a mall), and if it is day/bright or night. If I don't need the speed of a prime because of sufficient light I may opt for a 24-70 f/2.8 as a general walk arout lens in an urban environment.
Architecture, and all bits and pieces about the street are most definitely street photography. If you cannot see the bits, you perhaps do not see the whole. Would agree that mixing wider scenes, which tell more story and include people are very important in the mix of a shoot day. Some days include none, and other days may include all people and story shots. And within the same area of focus, you can indeed do both. As for use of an 85mm, you can switch between wide-open and closed-down apertures to get more of the background. No worries. I believe a 24, 50, or 85+mm all works. A zoom is fine to. For a single prime, 50mm might be that sweet spot.
@@lorenschwiderski I agree with a lot of what you say. It heavily depends on the purpose eg if I am in a new (first time or only time) city and I want to catch the general vibe or my home turf and I want let’s say to capture the people in the market and is it like a photo essay that will be the intended result or just one or two single frames. Just also to clarify about the 85 and stepping down/isolation issue. Of course I know you can get less isolation more DOF if you step down any lens. The point I was trying to make is that with an 85 you need to see the ‘intended’ frame from a longer distance compared to a 35 or a 50 let alone something wider (ie equivalent field of view). So let’s say you walk and and you see something that could be a frame for the 35 if you want to shoot that with an 85 you have to take several steps back. This means that when you are walking and looking for frames you need to be looking for frames at a distance which are more ‘isolated’ /narrower from other potential frames that are in your field of vision. You need to be seeing the world in more isolated chunks. The wider the lens the less pronounced is this effect. And my way of walking and seeing the world is more suited to a more holistic grasp. So if I’m forced to use only an 85 I often find my self having to backtrack a bit. That is less the case when I shoot wider.
Intéressant de comparer des optiques à focale différente dans un même lieu. Cela me confirme le fait que je n'aime pas les ultra grand angle trop prononcé, la distorsion ce n'est pas joli, ça englobe tout dans le cadre et notamment des éléments perturbateurs. Je pense que l'optique 85mm permet d'avoir un réel sujet. J'ai trouvé quasiment aucune des photos prises au 14mm intéressantes, alors que j'en ai trouvé bien plus au 85mm.
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having an 85mm myself solidifies how amazing that lens is, for just about any situation. The 35mm is also good for that overall capture, I just prefer the comfort of the 85mm without having to be so up and close to any subject. As always, great content Pierre, this video will clear things up for a lot of enthusiasts that are planning on getting more into street photography.
I have the 85mm 1.8 and it's sooooo good, I can get portraits or street shots without having to be right on someone, makes me alot more comfortable and the people I'm taking photos of. Unfortunately I can't get many good macro shots with it but it holds detail and sharpness very well.
Edit: also love the Karen lol "excuse me!" LOL pierre was out of that situation as fast as he could lol
yo pierre you wanna come out here
Add an extension tube if you want to get close.
You just shot strangers on the street without asking for their permission? Must be so easy to do street photography in usa. 👍🏻
I just went to NYC for street photography and it was 🔥. My next destination is Chicago next year summer. 🙌🔥. Hopefully I can ran into you lol.
I hope so too!
“God willing “ it’s a good saying to say we can’t guarantee tomorrow
I have the sigma 85mm/1.4 on the way, this makes me even more excited for it! I think my 24-70/2.8 will work well enough for any wider shots for now. :)
Daytime: 35mm
Nights: 85mm
Love the 24mm for shooting in the Loop. 14mm would be fun but agree the ramp up on that would take some time.
Oh yes good point 35 mm daytime 85mm night!
You turned me onto the 85mm two years ago. I absolutely love my Tamron 85 1.8 VC. ❤️
I own the 14 GM prime. It definitely forces you to think differently for comps. I find myself low to the grown a lot with it. It is a BEAST of a landscape and astro lens.
Ya I couldn’t really see pulling mine out other than on hikes or Timelapse’s
This is why I am incredibly happy with getting a 50mm for my camera. (APS-C sensor so it would translate to an 80mm on full frame.)
I have only gotten a little taste of what's possible with that size and I love it already! It's so versatile too.
I have the Sony A6400, does the 85mm work for my camera? I already have the Sigma 56mm 1.4 and I love it.
@@maviniii why shouldnt it? Both e-mount
@@maviniii 56 is 85mm equivalent
For street photography with my Leica M6 and/or M10 rangefinders, I routinely use the following lenses:
21mm f/1.4 Leitz
35mm f/1.4 Zeiss
90mm f/2 Leitz
I also use an adapter to mount my Nikon 14mm f/2.8 on my Leicas; however, 14mm is too wide for my taste for street photography.
For street photography with my Nikon SLR, I routinely used the following lenses:
24mm f/2
35mm f/1.4
85mm f/1.4
For street photography with my Nikon SLR, I sometimes used the following lenses:
24mm f/2
50mm f/1.4
105mm f/2.5 or 135mm f/2
In my opinion, one lens is no better than the other. They do, however, work very well together for street photography.
Thanks for the video.
yeah, this is exactly my "go to" combo! (Sony 14mm 1.8 GM + 35mm 1.4 GM & the Sigma 85mm 1.4 DG DN)
I've mostly shot my street photography on 24mm 1.4, with occasionally jumping to a 50mm 1.8. But I just picked up a new film camera and think I'm going to go 35mm 1.8/85mm 1.7 combo, thank you for this video Pierre!
Thank you Matt!
i got a 24mm myself and kinda want a longer focal length like 50mm or 85mm and am uncertain which to choose.
This is pretty crazy! I just sold all my APS-C gear to preorder the A7IV and these are the exact same lenses that I purchased to replace my crop lenses. Absolutely wild
i was thinking about these 3 too, are u happy and satisfied with them?
I definitely prefer longer focal lengths! Looks much nicer and it makes it much easier to exclude things that are ugly from your frame.
Must be so difficult to produce photos in that timespan. I actually prefer the images from the 14mm even it it seemed harder work, the dramatic lines that it creates make it special.
Just purchased the 14mm f1.8 on a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal, can’t wait for it to arrive tomorrow 👍🏻😉
Woot!
love the 85mm, my favourite focal length, no doubt
The 85 is my favorite. For presets, Taipei 01 is interesting. I like Brooklyn and Antigua 02.
For me, it would be 35, I find it perfect for street photography, if the lens is longer like 85 or 135 it’s very easy to compose the image, same happens with portraits, if the lens is wide like a 24 or a 16 it’s more difficult to compose.
I’m very new on street photography, but what I’ve seen with professionals street photographers is that they usually go with 28,35,50 and I see a lot of beginners using 85mm or even 70-200.
“That’s a terrible photo” shoots a photo that I would probably frame and stick on my wall, then quit and never take another!
I truly enjoy your videos. One thing which would be interesting would be a recap at the end - which pictures were your favorite and why.
I really miss a 24mm lens in this lineup. I'd really like how your 24mm pics stack up to a 35mm
Maybe in part 2, probably gonna be 24mm, 50mm, and 135mm
you inspired me to start out in this amazing hobby, ty i think its going to be a long and fun journey!!
Just ordered my 85mm 1.8, can’t wait!
it's an amazing lens, I've only owned it a few months and I absolutely love it
Enjoy it!!!
I would like to see how you test the 105mm sigma
the 14-24mm range are really tough for sure but you did great. Either you got to get everything in frame or you have to get SUPER close to your subject. My favorite sweetspot is 50-85
Hi Pierre, for APSC we can divide by the brand crop factor I guess. I'm surprised to see you in street photography with 85mm, 35 or 50 aren't better for it ?
Since you have tried both, which one do you prefer, the 85mm gm or the 135mm gm?
Interesting video, and also highlights the need for a warmup before you start taking good photos. And as you mention, the 14mm gets the short end of stick in this "experiment". I shoot with the 24mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4 and 70-200 2.8. And the next lens I am aiming for is the 14mm 1.8. So I am thinking an interesting video from you would be to push yourself with the 14mm and come to terms with it and show how it can capture unique street photography. This video kind of makes it seem useless for street. Personally, I want it to push myself in to getting closer to subjects. So I put tension into a photo, as the observer knows I have had to be VERY close to capture that moment. A video dealing with that from you could be interesting. Keep it up!
@@I.K.2013 I have a Fujifilm X100V and the 50mm adapter for it. But I don’t use it much. Mostly used it for portraits at comic con in New York. Photos on my site. But in short, no.
I really like the 85mm, I'll get one!
Just got the 35mm 1.4, can't wait to take more shots with this lens!
Can you do a comparison between the A7R iv and the A7 iv for Photography? Landscape/Arcitecture/ Portraits would really interest me since both bodys are similar priced.
I second this
Actually got this in my RUclips feed this time 👍 great vid!
Oh awesome! Finally!! :)
Great video Pierre. Thanks for all the inspiration you always provide.
Here, to help everyone and to end this endless stream of ''best lens for street photography'' videos:
1. 35mm and 50mm - for general street photography, documentary and street portraiture. Your composition and subject choices rarely revolve solely around your focal length.
2. 14/16mm, 24mm and 85mm - for subject-specific street photography, general street portraiture and subject-specific compositions. Your composition and subject choices mostly revolve around your focal length.
3. 100/105mm and higher - for very specific street photography compositions, documentary and portraiture. Your composition and subject choices, almost exclusively revolve around your focal length.
Also, if you want a ''one lens to rule them all'' lens, 35mm is your friend. 35mm is the most versatile and capable focal length and can excel in every single field of photography and subjects, that does/do not specifically require telephoto range.
What do you think is a better combo, 24mm + 50mm or 35mm + 85mm?
@@mrmonday42 For what? In general, 35 and 85 would open up the most possibilities to you... If you aim for a certain type, style or composition, depending on the aforementioned, 24 and 50 might be better or maybe 24 and 85... I suggest 35 85 though... These two alone cover over 90% of possible compositions and framings in street photography.
@@nogerboher5266 I do travel, landscape, and portrait photography. The 24mm and 85mm combo is the most versatile with the crop ability of my A7RIV, but it's hard to imagine not having a standard focal length like 35mm or 50mm. I was leaning toward 24mm and 50mm because the 50mm f1.2 GM is amazing and I can always crop in. It also leaves room for me to add a 70-200mm in the future.
@@mrmonday42 Travel and portraiture can both be covered with 35, 50 and 85. Landscapes are best shot at 16 to 24 range, even 35 is O.K. However, sounds to me like you’re the type of photographer who needs the “Holy Trinity.” I think you should invest in 24-70 first, then go for either 16-24 or 70-200, depending on what you think you need more… In any case I suggest you invest in the 24-70 2.8 or equivalent lens first.
@@nogerboher5266 I have the 24-70 f2.8 DG DN and I find it really boring, that's why I'm trying to pick up a couple primes. I would much rather use primes most of the time since it forces me to move and be more creative. I've never had anything wider than 24mm before, but if I want wider a panorama will usually suffice. I'm perfectly happy giving up on shots because I don't have the right focal length if it means I can really focus on the focal lengths I do have.
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Love the SONY 85MM 1.8 is the best for my opinion , great video thanks
Been awaiting on this type of content for a while.
I love shooting with my Zeiss 85mm F1.8 😍📸🔥
Isn't it great?!
@@Pierretlambert I LOVE IT!! 😍📸
My favourite: 24mm f1.4, 50 f1.2 or Leica noctilux 50mm f0.95, and 135mm f1.8
I just bought a7iii with 35mm 1.8 and 85mm 1.8 😍
me too man, good choice !
@@simeonovs4443 i also added the 55mm 1.8. Those three rock
Congrats on 500k!!!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks for this! Would you do similar challenge with 24mm, 50mm and 135mm ?!
Good vid! It also came up on my explore page this time too
This one is for keeps for sure😎
Ahh...the lens Dealer gives the best dru........Lenses for your buck. Awesome Test. I was literally talking about which three you should use on the go. So two if these plus a 50mm F/1.8 and you're unstoppable.
Probably all of these are my fav ❤️
What settings did you use for your gopro? The video is so smooth
Congratulations man for 500k subscribers
Thank you!!
Hi guys, I have the Sony A6400, does the 85mm work for my camera? I already have the Sigma 56mm 1.4 and I love it.
Hello Pierre. What setting do set your zebra in the camera? I notice it in your screen, but you still pulled details back from those “clipped” highlights
Hi,thanks for the video.
I would have never choosen those focal lengths to shoot that cityscape.
I prefer a 24 mm or 28 mm lens much more and for intimate shots a 50 mm lens.
Thanks, anyway!
“I’m gonna get run over” street photography in a nutshell🤣😭😭
Pierre you are one of the the reasons why I started getting into photography! I have a long way to go with learning the ropes of cameras and lens! It’s also a very expensive hobby 🤭😂
Congratulations on 500k subs..🔥👏
Thank you!! I need to talk about that haha
@@Pierretlambert .. oh well quite a reminder though...😁 Hehe...
Is it ok to use Lumix for Street Photography?
Love the 85!
The 85 1.8 on my ARIII is ...🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What vlog u use?
Body cam used?
hi
What lens to street photos which is compatible with canon 500D?
What camera are you using?
There is no versus because every lens has it's usability and pros and cons!
Wish my lense dealer was that quick and had that good deals
Good afternoon Pierre, I shoot Cannon and I absolutely love my 85mm 1.8 for alot of shots. I'm interested in what do you think the 14mm you were shooting with is actually good for and is it something you can see using alot.
Yes 85 is bomb! 14 is tough honestly... you'll hear what I say in the video but it's not versatile and requires a lot of work!
I really enjoy reading your news letters that you send out they're very informative and inspiring. Your channel makes my winter months having to stay in alot being that I'm a full-time wheelchair user do to being born with a disability fun until it's nice enough out for me to go shoot as well.
I Think With The 85 MM You Did Some Really Nice Shots
For Me 85 MM Is One oF My Favorite Lens To Use On The Streets
I Do Have A Viltrox 85 MM 1.8 With My Fuji XE 1
But It Will Be Nice I Think If You Can Do More POV Using The 14 MM Because It’s Very Challenging…
Thank You
happy 500k idol, im your fans from malaysia
Accidentally watched this on 1.25x speed and wondered why he was so frantic! 😅
I was about to ask you about a lens review haha. Can you please review the Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount? Thanks
Best one 85mm 1.8 lens♥️
Do you still have the a7iv or did you send it back already? Would love to see some more vids with that one
I sent it back!
Lot's of Love from kolkata Bengal India...
are using slog during photo taking?
24 & 55 works for me.
Which camera on the chest?
GoPro I believe
@@mattcandy i think so, i saw other video and i think it's gopro 8
my dad bought himself a 85 1.4, which was too pricey for me, but i cant wait to use his for nights
I liked most of the photos so I can't tell you which is my favorite.
Love this content 😊
Thanks!
which location is this? it is so beautiful
Are you in Manual mode here?
Is 112mm too much for street photography ? I am hesitating for the Sigma 56mm 1.4 for m43 or the 16mm 1.4 ... Congrats tho for your 500k !
it can work! Thank youuu
@@Pierretlambert Thanks for the answer ! I'm gonna try the 56mm on m43 ! Un viewer français d'ailleurs mais super vidéo en anglais j'adore !
I love the 105
Where is it
THE BEST!!!!!!!!
Do you still have sony a74 ?
This experience doesn't do justice to the 50mm.
It seems that the 85 is best for the bigger cities with wider streets while going wider like 35 would be better for barrios and smaller streets
Hi . Very cool bro. It's a pity that my Canon 600d can't shoot like that (((
Great video
amazing 85mm ~!!
Hi 🤗 I choose A1 match to14mm
Hi ! I use 55-250 mm
The 85mm 1.8 all day long!
Hi, nice to meet you, I'm from Indonesia
85mm 🔥🔥
Love you bro 🥰😘😘
I find it strange shooting street-photography with an 85, I just don't see the world that 'isolated', or from that distance, form the 3 suggested the 35 seems more suited to me, the 14 definitely not. However, not all images that were shown are street-photography in any strict sense. Shooting a bike, or glasses, and architecture can hardly be considered street-photography. So if you ask me what prime I would carry in an urban environment it would probably be my 45 or 50mm f/1.8 and/or is I had the choice of a zoom possibly a 16-35. It depends also on how fast you intend to move (e.g. do I have a couple of hrs to shoot in an urban environment or the whole day) and if you plan to go indoors (e.g. to a church or a mall), and if it is day/bright or night. If I don't need the speed of a prime because of sufficient light I may opt for a 24-70 f/2.8 as a general walk arout lens in an urban environment.
Architecture, and all bits and pieces about the street are most definitely street photography. If you cannot see the bits, you perhaps do not see the whole. Would agree that mixing wider scenes, which tell more story and include people are very important in the mix of a shoot day. Some days include none, and other days may include all people and story shots. And within the same area of focus, you can indeed do both. As for use of an 85mm, you can switch between wide-open and closed-down apertures to get more of the background. No worries. I believe a 24, 50, or 85+mm all works. A zoom is fine to. For a single prime, 50mm might be that sweet spot.
@@lorenschwiderski I agree with a lot of what you say. It heavily depends on the purpose eg if I am in a new (first time or only time) city and I want to catch the general vibe or my home turf and I want let’s say to capture the people in the market and is it like a photo essay that will be the intended result or just one or two single frames. Just also to clarify about the 85 and stepping down/isolation issue. Of course I know you can get less isolation more DOF if you step down any lens. The point I was trying to make is that with an 85 you need to see the ‘intended’ frame from a longer distance compared to a 35 or a 50 let alone something wider (ie equivalent field of view). So let’s say you walk and and you see something that could be a frame for the 35 if you want to shoot that with an 85 you have to take several steps back. This means that when you are walking and looking for frames you need to be looking for frames at a distance which are more ‘isolated’ /narrower from other potential frames that are in your field of vision. You need to be seeing the world in more isolated chunks. The wider the lens the less pronounced is this effect. And my way of walking and seeing the world is more suited to a more holistic grasp. So if I’m forced to use only an 85 I often find my self having to backtrack a bit. That is less the case when I shoot wider.
Intéressant de comparer des optiques à focale différente dans un même lieu. Cela me confirme le fait que je n'aime pas les ultra grand angle trop prononcé, la distorsion ce n'est pas joli, ça englobe tout dans le cadre et notamment des éléments perturbateurs.
Je pense que l'optique 85mm permet d'avoir un réel sujet.
J'ai trouvé quasiment aucune des photos prises au 14mm intéressantes, alors que j'en ai trouvé bien plus au 85mm.
50mm ;)
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