NEW series!! Comparing focal lengths at a portrait photoshoot, let's start with the 24mm vs 35mm! Watch it here: ruclips.net/video/D6ZCqFNiAEg/видео.html All photos in this video are edited with my Amalfi Lightroom Preset Pack: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/new-amalfi-lightroom-preset/
It is hard to find mo useless comparison because the model's head position is different all the time and in comparison photos also - this just defeats the purpose which was to show the difference by comparison isn't it?
All three are great. The 35mm is an all-terrain, it is used for portraits as well as to tell where that portrait is. It shows you the atmosphere, the space, the context around the model.
@@VishwasRavindran92 Yes but you forget the rule of 3 when it comes to doing photography for clients... wides, medium and tight, wides with a 35 to get an establishing shot and show the client and background of where you are taking the photo, mediums with a 50 to get those nice full body and half body photos and tights with the 85 to show the details in the faces and if you are also doing engagement shoots, to show the rings etc... If all your clients are complaining about not getting "bokeh" and compressed background with a shallow depth of field, you are taking on the wrong type of clients.
@@mikebray48 I just think it's a matter of personal preference. Not the wrong type of clients. As an amateur photographer I prefer the compression of the headshot and back up to get more of a full body.
@@mikebray48 the wrong type of clients? So if a client wants specific shots that go with their personal preference, you think they're the wrong type of clients? I think you're the wrong type of photographers no offense.
Thank you for posting this video, Julia. As you are undoubtedly aware, the lens does not distort or stretch the subject. The appearance of unflattering distortion is strictly a result of the lens-subject distance and nothing more. If you use a camera with a full-frame high resolution sensor, shoot all portraits with a 35mm lens, always stand back from the subject at least 6' irregardless of the final framing, and do all final framing (cropping) on the computer and not in the camera, you will find distortion-free useable images for all portrait situations using only the 35mm lens. With high resolution sensors, and the fact that so many images are now shared via the internet in sizes ranging from 2MB to 6MB, there is simply no need for anything other than a 35mm lens. So forget spending money on extra lenses and instead put the money saved toward photography lessons with pros like Julia Trotti, and your photos will improve. And always remember that every woman looks their best when no one can see their tiny hairs growing over their lip, or their crusty eyelashes - high resolution images shot full-frame in the camera using 85mm and 135mm lenses will NOT be attractive. So forget worrying about high resolution final images that show every tiny flaw in a woman's appearance, images that will require hours of retouching to make them presentable. One camera and one 35mm lens, and that's it.
I always heard that longer lenses were better for portrait , but shot people with 100mm other people say that's a good shot but the subject hates the photo! I guess we are used to our reflection close up and taking selfies from wider lense that the longer lens photos don't matchup with our self image. I think some distortion can be flattering, love the 35 shot for this model (although she looks stunning in all the shots!)
I bought all three lenses and I have the 35mm on 90% of the time, barely use the 50mm! Every time I’ve taken it out I wished I brought my 35 instead! I love having the environment in my images (probably a bit too much😂), but I go to beautiful locations so not sure why I want to blur it out completely.
35 and 85 are my go to! A lot of the time my 35 is what stays on my camera! The sigma 35 1.2 can definitely give some nice bokeh if you’re shooting wide open.
Hi, my favorite lens is a 28 MM, for most of my photography. However, when it comes to photographing people, a 28 MM requires me to get a bit too close, making them uncomfortable or overly self-conscious. I recently acquired a 85 MM 1.8 and it makes portraiture considerably easier, especially for the subjects, as I can photograph them from a relatively safe and comfortable position, making them more relaxed, spontaneous and natural.
A 28mm lens does not require anyone to get a bit too close to the subject. Forget about tight framing of the subject in camera. Instead, use your 28mm lens on a camera with a high resolution full-frame sensor, stand back 6' to 8' from the subject and shoot away with your only focusing on the posing, facial expressions, and lighting on the subject. Make all framing decisions on the computer and your images will be gorgeous and your subject will not appear to be distorted. As long as the final cropped digital image is no smaller than 6MP, you will have very presentable images for at least 95% of your work. And always remember that high resolution photography is the nemesis of beauty, especially for women.
For practical reasons, what you say is right. What really changes "distortion" and the shape of the face is the distance really. All the lens really does is magnifiying the image more or less. If you stay at the same distance of the subject with the 35mm as with the 85mm and cut out the face as a face shot, you get the same effect as with the 85mm, just with less resolution.
This is very true. Try it. There is a reason the "real" focal length changes when you are using an APS-C lens. You have to stand further back to get the same farming, which effects the distortion.
@@KennethLyVideography Then again, when you use the very same lens on FF and APSc, make let's say a half body portrait with the FF camera, stay in the same spot and make the photo with the APSc camera (and same lens), you get just the crop of the first photo, the inner part. Perspective and optical effect is exactly the same just cropped. The rest was said in the last posting above.
I have all three for general use and portraits. I use 35mm the most because it's most versatile for kids, family, and walk around. 50mm is nice for portraits with good bokeh at f1.8 and still flexible so I use it second most. 85mm is good for bokeh portraits but I rarely use it because it's more specialized for set up photos. 85mm is also difficult to take group pics without upping the aperture
I agree, I definitely prefer the 85 for solo pics! Sometimes I use it for portraits at a wedding with a couple, but for families it can get tricky since you need a lot of space to step back.
85mm is best for headshots. 50mm is best on focusing the subject full body. 35 is best for shooters who likes to include the location in the story of the shoot along with the subject.
I've tried all three focal lengths and for me, the 85 gets boring really fast after a while since the background always gets blown out easily. I've been leaning towards the 35-50 side for all portrait/landscape stuff now!
Agreed 85 is so overrated. Here in the UK I don't usually have the space to back up - everything is indoors. Ive got my lens down to 18mm interior /exterior 24mm people with environment and 50mm portrait details and product. Those three sort most of what you need
Yes, 85mm is very limiting for me due to the longer minimum focus distance. My go to is a wide lens with the 50mm being my most used lens and then a 105mm macro lens to cover all bases. Minimal but a very versatile setup for me.
Agree on the other comments for the 85, was never a fan of this focal length even though I have had it in my kit for years, the framing is just too tight for my taste and there's usually not enough space to back up. The 50mm is a lot more versatile with plenty of bokeh wide open already with f1.2/f1.4, and if I need anything wider for subject and environment shots, I'll reach for 24GM or 14GM for really tight places.
@Carl you do know and 85mm is designed to blur out the background right at lower apertures right? The reason you want the blurred out background is for subject focus and removing distracting elements in the background (or boring backgrounds). If you hate the blur, just raise the aperture to 5.6 or higher and you’ll easily get sharper backgrounds. As for complaints about it being too close… guys/girls come on. It’s a portrait lens. It’s designed for close in shots that are half body or less.
@@thewhoopimen Yeah, I'm aware of being able to stop down to lower get sharper backgrounds. The point I was trying to make is that (for me at least) it's easy to get lazy with the lens even if it's stopped down because of the background compression, that's why I said it gets boring because the compositions aren't as interesting compared to other lenses such as a 35 or 50. Blurred out backgrounds are cool and I'm not ragging on the 85. It's just that it gets boring for me personally to bring a lens like that to a shoot. I've shot a ton with the 85, and I liked it, but it's too plain for what I do nowadays and reach for other focal lengths instead.
I actually really love 35mm to show some of the background - it shifts the energy in the picture from very static and painting-like to a very dynamic one. I really love 85mm for potraits, but it can get boring very fast. 50mm is my favorite focal length, but lately, I'm also starting to use 35mm a lot. I also have 24mm lenses and I find them to be honestly the most challenging ones to use. So far I've only had success with shooting skating with 24mm - it really helps create a very dramatic dynamic look when shooting skaters, but you have to work with them closely and plan tricks ahead so that it is both safe for them and you, as you need to get really close!
See, it depends on what you do. For concerts i concluded that 85mm works best up close and 200mm or a 100-400 zoom from a distance (outdoors or well lit stages). 50 is useless and 35 works well for capturing the whole stage - but i don't take photos where i capture the stage. If i'd go wide i'd go 15mm.
I in general use 85 for portrait since portrait is about the subject. so the compression and blur that 85 produces are most suitable for portrait in my opinion.
Shooting a ton with all three, I'll definitely agree they all have their uses. Personally though, when I cull a set I'll always pick 50mm shots a ton more than anything else at the end of the day. No idea why exactly, but it is what it is.
After 7 years in photography, i finally found the 35mm prime look to be the most pleasing, 5 years after and still loving the 35mm along with 85mm to compliment. I have never touched a 50mm lens for almost half a decade.
Cool comparison. A year ago I would have picked the 85mm. Now I would grab the 35mm, since I think photos with blurred backgrounds loose their fascination after a while. Less blur forces us to be more aware of the full composition and not just the model.
Thank you! Yeah it's interesting how tastes change over time. When I first got an 85 I was obsessed and used it sooo much and just like you I got a little tired of the background always being so "dreamy" haha so I prefer the more environmental look of a 35, but the 85 still has some important uses anyway :)
@@juliatrotti I agree. To some degree there is no objectively best lens, only the subjectively best lens for each of us. However, I think photos with more depth of field are more likely to stand the test of time.
You’re right about people’s face shapes suiting different focal lengths, it definitely isn’t the same for everyone. I guess it’s good to have a variety and experiment.
Head & shoulders - I stand further back & shoot 85-90mm. Upper body - I shoot 50mm and full body - I shoot 35mm. If shooting close then normally it’s 35mm all the time. But hey, its easy to zoom in and out just by using our feet and taking a few steps backwards or forwards as needed.
I have had a lot of different lenses in the last years. In the end I settled on 28mm for environmental photos 50mm for storytelling 85mm for portraits The 28mm is just that little bit wider than 35mm so that I can capture buildings in full and shoot in tighter spaces (especially when traveling).
It's actually not the lens itself but the viewpoint and distance that give the perspective in depicting a 3D world on a 2D surface. Then you would argue, but with the 85 I cannot get the angle of view at the distance of a 35 and that's true. But, in pure geometric terms, it's the distance, angle of view and angle to the subject that give the perspective. What Julia shows here is a valuable lesson for many. When you become experienced, you do not have to experiment with lenses and people to get the right combination, anymore. You'll have to train your brain to get to that point, and this will take some 10,000 conscious shots and the in-your-brain comparison between what-you-expected-before with what-you really-got. The general problem with wide angle lenses is that they bring you and the camera in the face of the model. Here is an important thing to consider: a female photographer is less "threatening" than a male, when in your face (as per functional MRI based psychological research of how women react to a woman versus a man, and how men respond to women or men, looking at activity in their amygdala where we have raised activity during risk assessment). So a Julia may have an easier time doing these wide angle portraits than an Andrew.
And my hypothesis is that "the people's" acceptance of wide-angle portraits (headshots or closer than half the body) with the associated perceived distortion has been facilitated by smartphones and selfies where people take a shot of themselves at an arm's length.
I`ve been watching your videos for 2 weeks now and learned a lot. Now let`s see it all in practice since I`m doing my very first portrait photoshoot tomorrow here in London. Really appreciate all your contents and knowledge you are sharing. The way you explain is super easy to understand and entertaining at the same time. Keep up the good work! Thanks again!
Very good analysis, I also use the 50mm as my favorite lens. I sold the 85, since I rarely used it, but I have a 35, which I wouldn't really use for close-up portraits. It might be able to "dot the trick", but I would rather crop the picture than get too close to the model due to the angle distortions. But I also have a 24-70 2.8, which is super-sharp and versatile, and usually, I don't like to kind of blur out the background too much. For that, if have the 50mm 1.4.
I'm looking for a nice prime for portraits (I have the 20mm for vlogging and 28-75 G2 for zoom, but I'd like to have a dedicated nice portrait lens... hard to decide between the 35 & 50! Thanks for all the example shots!
This is helpful especially in looking at the examples. I've always used the FE 50mm 1.8 for a lot of different stuff. Automotive photography, portrait, and some street photography. The FE 85mm 1.8 and GM 85mm 1.4 I'm quite addicted to using for automotive and portraiture. I generally do not get bored of the 85 as I like to experiment framing. The 50 I will get bored with fast! I have yet to try the 35mm but have seen some astounding work with it. After seeing this video, I'll upgrade and do some adding to the arsenal!
Thanks for the video. Here are the lenses that I prefer to use for portraits: Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T* ZF Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon ZM Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AI Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (8-element) Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D AF Leica 90mm f/2 Summicron Nikkor 105mm micro f/2.8 AIS Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar ZF 2 Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 AI Which one I use depends on the type of portrait I am shooting. For large group portraits, I like 28 or 35mm. For small group portraits, I like 35 or 50mm. For environmental portraits, I like 35mm. For full-length and ¾ length, I like 50mm. For half-length and head & shoulder, I like 85 or 90mm. For face shots, I like 105 macro or 135mm. For tight face shots, I like 105 macro or 180. When I do not have time to switch lenses, I use the following two zooms on two bodies: 28-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor
I use a 35mm lens most of the time. Of course, I also use other focal lengths when the situation calls for it. But in 80% of the shooting situations I am satisfied with 35mm. But that is certainly a matter of taste.
I find the 50mm to be the most versatile. Good pop, can be combined with the environment or isolate more. I love the look of the 85mm but I find it to have a specific use. I also love the 35mm but for me it's an odd middle ground where it's not wide enough nor zoomed in enough. So I just don't use that focal length much or I just use my zoom.
@@camerapunk4109 yeah hence the quotation marks, it’s on the more expensive side regarding 1.8s which are usually 200/300$ but rarely very good, but it’s still the budget option compared to the 1.2, and given the optical performance of the 1.8 it’s an incredible bargain. You get 90% of the quality for 1/5th of the price
A very well-made video with crisp and precise info about the most widely used focal lengths. Again, different focal lengths can be used to achieve the same results but with some compromises. Good job Julia! 😊👍🏼
Thanks Julia, that was superinteresting! About facial compression, for quite many clients I've noticed the same thing with 85-ish focal length (face width and jaw/neck appear to be bigger) and I will start using my 50mm more often in studio headshots. Basically close enough to fill the frame vertical for head and shoulders/upperbody but not any extreme close ups. I figure distorsion shouldn't be an issue then? No tilting or anything. Just "old school" headshots :-)
Brilliant video! Your comparison of the focal lengths through actual shooting examples and your personal insightful comments make it a superb learning resource. Thank you, Julia!
I think to have all 3 is the best move , but hey I only have an 85 on your list , I do have a 45 though & use a 16mm apsc lens on my full frame camera for a 24mm lens for my wide shots . great video Julia , your 35mm work is my favourite
That 85mm f1.4 lens is heavenly! And how do you produce your shots? I am unable to do these as hard as I try. You are truly a talented portrait photographer.
As a Fuji owner, I am really torn about which way to go. I currently have a 35 and a 50 mm equivalent. But I'm actually thinking of going for the 75 1.2 which is actually 112 really to create some nice background Bokeh
I used mostly 28mm in the past for portrait and recently got a old lens 105mm which quite close to 85mm. Thanks for explaining in which suitation or style that I want.
The Sony 50mm 1.2 is my favorite and it’s a beast..I use aps-c mode on a7r4 to get tighter portraits without moving forward…the lens is very fast … I can’t miss focus ever!! I also like the Zeiss 55mm 1.8… such a dope lens!!!! If I could have just have one lens it’s definitely the Sony 50mm 1.2!!!!
Gosh the GM 50mm f1.2 is a beast of a lens, I LOVED using it and kinda wish I owned it.. but I don't use a 50mm enough to justify the cost for myself at the moment haha. And yeah I also really enjoyed the Zeiss 55mm f1.8, it's a great budget option as well.
For portrait shoots I always just bring the 35 and 85 and I’ve never missed anything. For weddings I rent sometimes a 24 for indoors and the party… but the 50mm lens is one that I rarely use
This was sooooo informative! I've watched a couple of your vids today and you have cleared up soooo much. I'm still in the beginning phases of learning photography but I do want to be more versatile. Of course I started with the nifty fifty lol
Well, nothing's changed really in the digital world of photography, compared to the analogue days. The 50mm still is the 1:1 standard prime lens. And I can think of one more advantage. They were usually cheap(er), if you're going for high light intensity with maximum aperture, in e.g. available light photography... :)
Thanks for sharing.. I only have the 35 & 50mm primes so I can't comment on the 85mm...my 50mm is what I go to more often ...I love your comments ...cheers..
Unless you have been taking photographs for long, I would say always get the kit lens. The 24-120 or 24-105 (whatever is on offer). Just analyse the photographs you capture using lightroom and then buy a prime lens. Or you might end up with one, which you regret buying.
I use 35mm for headshots, 24mm for full body shots when I shoot short ladies with round faces. But when I get to shoot tall and good looking models I use 135mm for headshots and 50mm for full body shot.
Hey, Julia. Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Question: if you mainly shoot with prime lenses, do you have several bodies or would you just switch lenses during the shoot and how do you plan the practicalities, like which lens to use first, and when to switch, etc?
Thank you! Yeah so for fast paced jobs like wedding and fashion photography I use 2 camera bodies on my Holdfast straps (which you can see me wearing in pretty much any of my lens vs lens videos on RUclips!) with 2 different lenses on each body. Then for more slow paced shoots like portrait sessions I'll just use one camera + lens and switch lenses depending on what shot I want to get. During a portrait shoot there is more time so it's nice to slow things down so you have time to chat and get to know your client :)
Julia Trotti, I welcome you. I have a 24-105L f/4 lens. I am also interested in the 35mm lens, but what if I get the same result on my 24-105 lens if I put the 35mm focal length as on the 35mm lens. Or will the result be completely different with the fixed focal length 35mm? I will be glad for your professional answer. Thanks :)
I recently got a 35mm f1.4 for my R6 and I've been absolutely loving it so far. I've also had a 50mm for a long time but I just found it was stuck in the middle like you described in the video. I have a selection of zooms as well but the 35mm is fast becoming my go-to lens.
@@juliatrotti I just got the new tamron G2 28-75 and a 7iii let’s see if I can learn with your videos. Moving from a Canon T5 is like to learn a new language. Thank you and your partner for putting so much effort on teaching us.
Question: Do you feel like these focal lengths behave differently on an APSC sensor? In other words, for example, is the flattening effect of an 85 more or less apparent than on a FF sensor? Love your vids. I've been coming back to older videos to learn more about portrait photography. You have a nice clear presentation in your explanations. That is super helpful as I'm trying to decide on the best lens to start with as an amateur with a smaller budget. What do you think of the 135mm focal length? BTW, the model in this video was really good. Her movements were fun and interesting. Thanks again for a well done video.
Yes, they will look different for sure! I have a video called Crop frame vs Full frame if you wanted to check it out, basically a lens will look more "zoomed in" on a crop frame camera compared to full frame. So depending on the crop factor, in general a 35mm on full frame will look like a 50mm on crop. And I love the 135mm focal length - I have another video about that as well with some reasons you should and shouldn't use one for portraits :)
@@juliatrotti Yeah, I'm aware of crop factor. I meant equivalent focal lengths. So, if I shoot the Fuji 56mm f1.2 and then shoot an 85 on FF will there be major differences in your opinion?
As always, love these videos! I’m enjoying shooting with a Sigma 24-35 f2 on one camera and my little Canon 85 1.8 on another at events, I keep telling myself eventually I’ll get a 35 1.4 (either tamron or canon), and maybe the canon 85 1.4 IS, or - if I won the lottery - the new 85 1.2 RF, but for now it’s a really great combo! Always enjoy seeing great photographers like yourself show the differences both in an analytical side by side comparison, but also demonstrating with a great model, great choice of angles, poses, expressions, and always well edited. You also really bring out the best in each lens! Thanks again Julia, keep up the great work!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I agree the Tamron f1.4 is a great 35mm lens, I have a review video about it that I posted way back. The only downside for me personally is that it's quite a heavy lens - but if you don't mind that, the results are definitely worth it!
I have a Canon R100 camera. The R100 is a crop sensor. On Canon crop sensor multiply 1.6 x the focal length of the lens. So a full frame sensor 50mm lens would be 80mm on a Canon crop sensor. If I were to use a 50mm prime lens on the R100 would the photos look like 80mm prime lens?
I'm planning a South African safari, and have just picked up a DSLR camera (I'm a 100% newb). Which lens might be a good all-around lens to use? As you might imagine, if there are animals moving around and you want a good shot immediately, changing lens out is not very convenient nor feasible. I imagine I should stick to either the 18-55mm, or the 75-300mm, and if I want backgrounds blurred or more in focus, I should instead play with the aperture...? I don't know, my brain is fried juggling all the variables, especially having to consider lighting and ISO and all that other stuff LoL
Hello Master Julia: Please help and give me some advice, The camera I am currently using is Canon EOS R10, The kit lens used with it is (RF-S18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM) My main subject matter is toy photography. The secondary shooting content is street photography or portrait photos. Now I want to buy new lenses, after watching your video, Want to compare between Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM and RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM After making a choice, I would like to ask you to give me some advice on which lens is more suitable for me? Thank you.
For me the 85mm is my favorite, the issue is sometimes you won't have the space to use in smaller venues. I think the 35 doesn't give the same subject focus you can get on 85.
35mm for me. I love that focal length in primes. It’s so versatile. Like you, I love it for editorial purposes. It can be used for model type shots but it’s also really good as a photojournalism lens. 28mm is also good but I think that’s just a tad bit too wide to be as versatile as a 35mm.
alright nice video makes me think again about which lenses to choose but i also want to know which lens was used to shoot behind the scenes when u were taking shots and also which lens was used for your explaination shot
I use the 35mm and 55mm they are my Favorite's for portraits, and landscapes. I like the 55mm because I find it perfect for close ups, it seems very true to the natural eye to me with near to no distortion. But I love the 35mm for that editorial look and for weddings. I don't like the 85 as I personally feel it makes the model look like a bobble head or like the red queen from Alice in wonderland lol!
I always say if you’re choosing between 35 and 85, a 35mm leans towards where you’re shooting your subject whereas the 85mm is about who the subject is
Hi Julia. I am a fan. What about comparing these lenses on GROUP portraits - which would you use? Recently got the A7iv because of your videos. Thank you.
on question: why all the reviewers talk about that the background in portraits on 85mm (generally tele range) "melts aways"? Of course it is more easy to make it melt way when you want, but no one says that we can shoot only with the max. aperture of a lens? If we want to see more background, close the f-stop down will do the job. of course it will show a smaller "frame" of the background, but I think this point often is overtalked and it almost seems like you can't shoot with a background on shorter tele lenses in many reviews:)
Great video, thank you. My favourite focal length for portraits at the moment is the 58mm 1.4 Voigtlander f mount adapted on a Nikon Z7. The 50mm 1.8 is my jack of all trades.
I love to use 35 for family. I feel close when I see photo. It can take group of people , it shows the background for travel portrait , i love 35gm and distagon
If you can only own/use one prime I guess 50 is most versatile. I own a 35 and a 85 and actualy dont find the need of a 50 in between. so if you can own/use two primes , I think 35 and 85 is the best choice
Ok so 85mm and 50mm is the way to go? I already own a lumix prime 85mm and that’s magic. I’m about to buy a normal/wide lens for close up in small interior spaces
Hello Julia, so you keep using the Zeiss 35mm even if you now have the GM too? Could you tell me why? I am trying to decide between the two, I want the GM, but it is 500$+ more expensive than the Zeiss in my country.. thanks for the video!
What you mean is angle of view, which changes with focal length. Distortions occur when you change the working distance. Phone images are an extreme example 😅
My favorite focal length is the 135mm I own only 1 zoom lens 100-400 and the rest are primes sigma art 24,35,50,85 canon L 100,135. I’m going on a holiday with my extended family to Marrakech on the last week of April. I’m planing on taking only 2 lenses, which ones do you recommend?
It depends on what camera you shooting with. Full frame or crop, 23mm on crop is like 35mm on fullframe, 35mm on crop like 50mm on fullframe and futher....
Because of your videos I'm thinking of buying the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens for my Canon EOS RP. My question is the lens has a f/1.8 which will give me a nice shallow depth of field... but what about the maximum depth of field? I take pictures and videos of outdoor products (product reviews) and many times in the video I want to show the beautiful surroundings so I don't want the shallow depth, I want to take in everything behind me or the product. Why don't they list what the maximum depth of field is for any particular lens?
NEW series!! Comparing focal lengths at a portrait photoshoot, let's start with the 24mm vs 35mm! Watch it here: ruclips.net/video/D6ZCqFNiAEg/видео.html
All photos in this video are edited with my Amalfi Lightroom Preset Pack: www.digitalfilmactions.com/lightroom-presets#/new-amalfi-lightroom-preset/
It is hard to find mo useless comparison because the model's head position is different all the time and in comparison photos also - this just defeats the purpose which was to show the difference by comparison isn't it?
I also started with the 50mm and felt it was a great all around lens to start shooting with. Then I tried the 35mm and I can’t stop using it 😍
This must be one of the best and most useful 35-50-85 videos out there, specifically because you matched frames. Thank you!
All three are great. The 35mm is an all-terrain, it is used for portraits as well as to tell where that portrait is. It shows you the atmosphere, the space, the context around the model.
True. But when your clients start complains about lack of of background blur in your pictures. None can beat 85.
@@VishwasRavindran92 Yes but you forget the rule of 3 when it comes to doing photography for clients... wides, medium and tight, wides with a 35 to get an establishing shot and show the client and background of where you are taking the photo, mediums with a 50 to get those nice full body and half body photos and tights with the 85 to show the details in the faces and if you are also doing engagement shoots, to show the rings etc... If all your clients are complaining about not getting "bokeh" and compressed background with a shallow depth of field, you are taking on the wrong type of clients.
@@mikebray48 I just think it's a matter of personal preference. Not the wrong type of clients. As an amateur photographer I prefer the compression of the headshot and back up to get more of a full body.
@@mikebray48 the wrong type of clients? So if a client wants specific shots that go with their personal preference, you think they're the wrong type of clients?
I think you're the wrong type of photographers no offense.
Are these focal lenghts for apsc or full frame?
I use a 35mm for a lot of my street photography! But I LOVE my 85mm for portraits!
Portrait king 85
Depends on model, my wifey for example doesnt like 85, makes her face look wider, compared to 35mm and even 50mm.
Thank you for posting this video, Julia. As you are undoubtedly aware, the lens does not distort or stretch the subject. The appearance of unflattering distortion is strictly a result of the lens-subject distance and nothing more. If you use a camera with a full-frame high resolution sensor, shoot all portraits with a 35mm lens, always stand back from the subject at least 6' irregardless of the final framing, and do all final framing (cropping) on the computer and not in the camera, you will find distortion-free useable images for all portrait situations using only the 35mm lens. With high resolution sensors, and the fact that so many images are now shared via the internet in sizes ranging from 2MB to 6MB, there is simply no need for anything other than a 35mm lens. So forget spending money on extra lenses and instead put the money saved toward photography lessons with pros like Julia Trotti, and your photos will improve. And always remember that every woman looks their best when no one can see their tiny hairs growing over their lip, or their crusty eyelashes - high resolution images shot full-frame in the camera using 85mm and 135mm lenses will NOT be attractive. So forget worrying about high resolution final images that show every tiny flaw in a woman's appearance, images that will require hours of retouching to make them presentable. One camera and one 35mm lens, and that's it.
I always heard that longer lenses were better for portrait , but shot people with 100mm other people say that's a good shot but the subject hates the photo! I guess we are used to our reflection close up and taking selfies from wider lense that the longer lens photos don't matchup with our self image. I think some distortion can be flattering, love the 35 shot for this model (although she looks stunning in all the shots!)
I bought all three lenses and I have the 35mm on 90% of the time, barely use the 50mm! Every time I’ve taken it out I wished I brought my 35 instead! I love having the environment in my images (probably a bit too much😂), but I go to beautiful locations so not sure why I want to blur it out completely.
35 and 85 are my go to! A lot of the time my 35 is what stays on my camera! The sigma 35 1.2 can definitely give some nice bokeh if you’re shooting wide open.
Hi, my favorite lens is a 28 MM, for most of my photography. However, when it comes to photographing people, a 28 MM requires me to get a bit too close, making them uncomfortable or overly self-conscious. I recently acquired a 85 MM 1.8 and it makes portraiture considerably easier, especially for the subjects, as I can photograph them from a relatively safe and comfortable position, making them more relaxed, spontaneous and natural.
A 28mm lens does not require anyone to get a bit too close to the subject. Forget about tight framing of the subject in camera. Instead, use your 28mm lens on a camera with a high resolution full-frame sensor, stand back 6' to 8' from the subject and shoot away with your only focusing on the posing, facial expressions, and lighting on the subject. Make all framing decisions on the computer and your images will be gorgeous and your subject will not appear to be distorted. As long as the final cropped digital image is no smaller than 6MP, you will have very presentable images for at least 95% of your work. And always remember that high resolution photography is the nemesis of beauty, especially for women.
For practical reasons, what you say is right. What really changes "distortion" and the shape of the face is the distance really. All the lens really does is magnifiying the image more or less. If you stay at the same distance of the subject with the 35mm as with the 85mm and cut out the face as a face shot, you get the same effect as with the 85mm, just with less resolution.
This is not true
@@adamjobs Prove it! Perspective and distance are the only relevant parameters for the optical effect.
This is very true. Try it. There is a reason the "real" focal length changes when you are using an APS-C lens. You have to stand further back to get the same farming, which effects the distortion.
@@KennethLyVideography Then again, when you use the very same lens on FF and APSc, make let's say a half body portrait with the FF camera, stay in the same spot and make the photo with the APSc camera (and same lens), you get just the crop of the first photo, the inner part. Perspective and optical effect is exactly the same just cropped. The rest was said in the last posting above.
I have all three for general use and portraits. I use 35mm the most because it's most versatile for kids, family, and walk around. 50mm is nice for portraits with good bokeh at f1.8 and still flexible so I use it second most. 85mm is good for bokeh portraits but I rarely use it because it's more specialized for set up photos. 85mm is also difficult to take group pics without upping the aperture
I agree, I definitely prefer the 85 for solo pics! Sometimes I use it for portraits at a wedding with a couple, but for families it can get tricky since you need a lot of space to step back.
85mm is best for headshots.
50mm is best on focusing the subject full body.
35 is best for shooters who likes to include the location in the story of the shoot along with the subject.
Thank you for summarising it so well. :D
Nice
I'm a videographer but the way you explain things in your videos just hits different. Really appreciate you taking your time to do all of this
I've tried all three focal lengths and for me, the 85 gets boring really fast after a while since the background always gets blown out easily. I've been leaning towards the 35-50 side for all portrait/landscape stuff now!
Agreed 85 is so overrated. Here in the UK I don't usually have the space to back up - everything is indoors.
Ive got my lens down to 18mm interior /exterior 24mm people with environment and 50mm portrait details and product. Those three sort most of what you need
Yes, 85mm is very limiting for me due to the longer minimum focus distance. My go to is a wide lens with the 50mm being my most used lens and then a 105mm macro lens to cover all bases.
Minimal but a very versatile setup for me.
Agree on the other comments for the 85, was never a fan of this focal length even though I have had it in my kit for years, the framing is just too tight for my taste and there's usually not enough space to back up. The 50mm is a lot more versatile with plenty of bokeh wide open already with f1.2/f1.4, and if I need anything wider for subject and environment shots, I'll reach for 24GM or 14GM for really tight places.
@Carl you do know and 85mm is designed to blur out the background right at lower apertures right? The reason you want the blurred out background is for subject focus and removing distracting elements in the background (or boring backgrounds). If you hate the blur, just raise the aperture to 5.6 or higher and you’ll easily get sharper backgrounds. As for complaints about it being too close… guys/girls come on. It’s a portrait lens. It’s designed for close in shots that are half body or less.
@@thewhoopimen Yeah, I'm aware of being able to stop down to lower get sharper backgrounds. The point I was trying to make is that (for me at least) it's easy to get lazy with the lens even if it's stopped down because of the background compression, that's why I said it gets boring because the compositions aren't as interesting compared to other lenses such as a 35 or 50. Blurred out backgrounds are cool and I'm not ragging on the 85. It's just that it gets boring for me personally to bring a lens like that to a shoot. I've shot a ton with the 85, and I liked it, but it's too plain for what I do nowadays and reach for other focal lengths instead.
I actually really love 35mm to show some of the background - it shifts the energy in the picture from very static and painting-like to a very dynamic one. I really love 85mm for potraits, but it can get boring very fast. 50mm is my favorite focal length, but lately, I'm also starting to use 35mm a lot. I also have 24mm lenses and I find them to be honestly the most challenging ones to use. So far I've only had success with shooting skating with 24mm - it really helps create a very dramatic dynamic look when shooting skaters, but you have to work with them closely and plan tricks ahead so that it is both safe for them and you, as you need to get really close!
See, it depends on what you do. For concerts i concluded that 85mm works best up close and 200mm or a 100-400 zoom from a distance (outdoors or well lit stages). 50 is useless and 35 works well for capturing the whole stage - but i don't take photos where i capture the stage. If i'd go wide i'd go 15mm.
I in general use 85 for portrait since portrait is about the subject. so the compression and blur that 85 produces are most suitable for portrait in my opinion.
Shooting a ton with all three, I'll definitely agree they all have their uses. Personally though, when I cull a set I'll always pick 50mm shots a ton more than anything else at the end of the day. No idea why exactly, but it is what it is.
After 7 years in photography, i finally found the 35mm prime look to be the most pleasing, 5 years after and still loving the 35mm along with 85mm to compliment. I have never touched a 50mm lens for almost half a decade.
I’m wondering whether I should sell my 50! I agree 35 & 85 is 👍
I can't stand anything between 16 and 85, might aswell leave the camera home
My favourites have to be 35 and 50 mm .
I hate my 50mm lol
Above 50mm, wifey says her face starts to look too wide. She doesnt like 85 which I agree make you look wider. At 35mm she likes her face the best.
Best, most practical and easiest to understand comparison I’ve seen to date. Thanks Julia and keep up the good work!
Cool comparison. A year ago I would have picked the 85mm. Now I would grab the 35mm, since I think photos with blurred backgrounds loose their fascination after a while. Less blur forces us to be more aware of the full composition and not just the model.
Thank you! Yeah it's interesting how tastes change over time. When I first got an 85 I was obsessed and used it sooo much and just like you I got a little tired of the background always being so "dreamy" haha so I prefer the more environmental look of a 35, but the 85 still has some important uses anyway :)
@@juliatrotti I agree. To some degree there is no objectively best lens, only the subjectively best lens for each of us. However, I think photos with more depth of field are more likely to stand the test of time.
28mm is also a great alternative to 35mm, though I love both focal lengths. 85mm is great for close up portraits with blown out bokeh. Thanks Julia.
You’re right about people’s face shapes suiting different focal lengths, it definitely isn’t the same for everyone. I guess it’s good to have a variety and experiment.
of course it's better to have all the focus ones, but how to make money on them, lol
35mm is my all time favorite focus length. I've shot entire films just on a 35mm. Love your videos Julia.
Head & shoulders - I stand further back & shoot 85-90mm. Upper body - I shoot 50mm and full body - I shoot 35mm. If shooting close then normally it’s 35mm all the time. But hey, its easy to zoom in and out just by using our feet and taking a few steps backwards or forwards as needed.
I have had a lot of different lenses in the last years. In the end I settled on
28mm for environmental photos
50mm for storytelling
85mm for portraits
The 28mm is just that little bit wider than 35mm so that I can capture buildings in full and shoot in tighter spaces (especially when traveling).
Me doing great with 18-55mm Kit Lens. 😂😂😂
Never knew a wider angle lens complimented rounder faces, very helpful!
It's actually not the lens itself but the viewpoint and distance that give the perspective in depicting a 3D world on a 2D surface. Then you would argue, but with the 85 I cannot get the angle of view at the distance of a 35 and that's true. But, in pure geometric terms, it's the distance, angle of view and angle to the subject that give the perspective. What Julia shows here is a valuable lesson for many. When you become experienced, you do not have to experiment with lenses and people to get the right combination, anymore. You'll have to train your brain to get to that point, and this will take some 10,000 conscious shots and the in-your-brain comparison between what-you-expected-before with what-you really-got. The general problem with wide angle lenses is that they bring you and the camera in the face of the model. Here is an important thing to consider: a female photographer is less "threatening" than a male, when in your face (as per functional MRI based psychological research of how women react to a woman versus a man, and how men respond to women or men, looking at activity in their amygdala where we have raised activity during risk assessment). So a Julia may have an easier time doing these wide angle portraits than an Andrew.
And my hypothesis is that "the people's" acceptance of wide-angle portraits (headshots or closer than half the body) with the associated perceived distortion has been facilitated by smartphones and selfies where people take a shot of themselves at an arm's length.
@@jpdj2715 It's quite a likely explanation.
35mm is very useful for portraits of Asian women.
I`ve been watching your videos for 2 weeks now and learned a lot. Now let`s see it all in practice since I`m doing my very first portrait photoshoot tomorrow here in London. Really appreciate all your contents and knowledge you are sharing. The way you explain is super easy to understand and entertaining at the same time. Keep up the good work! Thanks again!
Thank you, I hope your portrait session went well!
Very good analysis, I also use the 50mm as my favorite lens. I sold the 85, since I rarely used it, but I have a 35, which I wouldn't really use for close-up portraits. It might be able to "dot the trick", but I would rather crop the picture than get too close to the model due to the angle distortions. But I also have a 24-70 2.8, which is super-sharp and versatile, and usually, I don't like to kind of blur out the background too much. For that, if have the 50mm 1.4.
I'm looking for a nice prime for portraits (I have the 20mm for vlogging and 28-75 G2 for zoom, but I'd like to have a dedicated nice portrait lens... hard to decide between the 35 & 50! Thanks for all the example shots!
Thanks for this, I personally use and prefer the Sony Zeiss 55mm over the 85mm due to versatility.
This is helpful especially in looking at the examples. I've always used the FE 50mm 1.8 for a lot of different stuff. Automotive photography, portrait, and some street photography. The FE 85mm 1.8 and GM 85mm 1.4 I'm quite addicted to using for automotive and portraiture. I generally do not get bored of the 85 as I like to experiment framing. The 50 I will get bored with fast! I have yet to try the 35mm but have seen some astounding work with it. After seeing this video, I'll upgrade and do some adding to the arsenal!
Thanks for the video.
Here are the lenses that I prefer to use for portraits:
Zeiss 28mm f/2 Distagon T* ZF
Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon ZM
Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AI
Asahi 50mm f/1.4 Super Takumar (8-element)
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AF
Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 D AF
Leica 90mm f/2 Summicron
Nikkor 105mm micro f/2.8 AIS
Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO Sonnar ZF 2
Nikkor 180mm f/2.8 AI
Which one I use depends on the type of portrait I am shooting.
For large group portraits, I like 28 or 35mm.
For small group portraits, I like 35 or 50mm.
For environmental portraits, I like 35mm.
For full-length and ¾ length, I like 50mm.
For half-length and head & shoulder, I like 85 or 90mm.
For face shots, I like 105 macro or 135mm.
For tight face shots, I like 105 macro or 180.
When I do not have time to switch lenses, I use the following two zooms on two bodies:
28-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor
80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor
My favorite combo is my 24mm 1.4 G Master and 85mm 1.8.
I use a 35mm lens most of the time. Of course, I also use other focal lengths when the situation calls for it. But in 80% of the shooting situations I am satisfied with 35mm. But that is certainly a matter of taste.
Yeah I'm exactly the same! 35mm is my main lens, and my other focal lengths are in my camera bag for when I need them in a specific situation
Great video! Thanks a lot for all the insights. What do you think about 40mm lenses?
I find the 50mm to be the most versatile. Good pop, can be combined with the environment or isolate more.
I love the look of the 85mm but I find it to have a specific use.
I also love the 35mm but for me it's an odd middle ground where it's not wide enough nor zoomed in enough. So I just don't use that focal length much or I just use my zoom.
Currently using the Nikon Z 50 f1.8 lens and I’m in love with it 🥰
that lens is unreal, crazy good for a « cheap » 1.8
@@Calaius don’t think $500+ is considered cheap to most people 😅
@@camerapunk4109 yeah hence the quotation marks, it’s on the more expensive side regarding 1.8s which are usually 200/300$ but rarely very good, but it’s still the budget option compared to the 1.2, and given the optical performance of the 1.8 it’s an incredible bargain. You get 90% of the quality for 1/5th of the price
New to photography but have already found that the 35mm that I bought is a great lens for almost everything I shoot. Thanks for posting this video.
Yep 35mm is my go to lens for almost everything! I love it haha
A very well-made video with crisp and precise info about the most widely used focal lengths. Again, different focal lengths can be used to achieve the same results but with some compromises. Good job Julia! 😊👍🏼
I like the 35/85 prime combo for portraits. But I'm curious about trying 24/50/135 prime trio.
Thanks Julia, that was superinteresting! About facial compression, for quite many clients I've noticed the same thing with 85-ish focal length (face width and jaw/neck appear to be bigger) and I will start using my 50mm more often in studio headshots. Basically close enough to fill the frame vertical for head and shoulders/upperbody but not any extreme close ups. I figure distorsion shouldn't be an issue then? No tilting or anything. Just "old school" headshots :-)
I choose 35mm and 85mm as first lens for my Apsc camera
Brilliant video!
Your comparison of the focal lengths through actual shooting examples and your personal insightful comments make it a superb learning resource.
Thank you, Julia!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked it!
I use both a zoom and prone in my kit. I use a 35 1.8 and a 70-180 2.8. The bokeh I get with the prime is why I carry it around.
I think to have all 3 is the best move , but hey I only have an 85 on your list , I do have a 45 though & use a 16mm apsc lens on my full frame camera for a 24mm lens for my wide shots . great video Julia , your 35mm work is my favourite
That 85mm f1.4 lens is heavenly!
And how do you produce your shots? I am unable to do these as hard as I try. You are truly a talented portrait photographer.
As a Fuji owner, I am really torn about which way to go. I currently have a 35 and a 50 mm equivalent. But I'm actually thinking of going for the 75 1.2 which is actually 112 really to create some nice background Bokeh
Go for it! I assume it’s the Viltrox you’re talking about? My favourite portrait lens by far.
I used mostly 28mm in the past for portrait and recently got a old lens 105mm which quite close to 85mm. Thanks for explaining in which suitation or style that I want.
The Sony 50mm 1.2 is my favorite and it’s a beast..I use aps-c mode on a7r4 to get tighter portraits without moving forward…the lens is very fast … I can’t miss focus ever!! I also like the Zeiss 55mm 1.8… such a dope lens!!!! If I could have just have one lens it’s definitely the Sony 50mm 1.2!!!!
I want to get that lens too but the weight is insane. Heavier than zoom lenses it looks like.
@@MrFraiche The 85mm is heavier than the 50mm at 1.81lbs … The 50mm 1.2 is 1.72lbs.. and is the same exact weight at the Zeiss 50mm 1.4…
Gosh the GM 50mm f1.2 is a beast of a lens, I LOVED using it and kinda wish I owned it.. but I don't use a 50mm enough to justify the cost for myself at the moment haha. And yeah I also really enjoyed the Zeiss 55mm f1.8, it's a great budget option as well.
Beautiful model and gorgeous photos! I like the way the 35mm gives that editorial look with the distortion ☺️
Charlotte is doing such an awesome job here, and you too of course! Thank you for this.
For portrait shoots I always just bring the 35 and 85 and I’ve never missed anything. For weddings I rent sometimes a 24 for indoors and the party… but the 50mm lens is one that I rarely use
Yeah same here, for portraits 35 and 85 is my most used. And for weddings those 2 lenses + a 135!
@@juliatrotti Hmm… Never tried a 135 🤔
Maybe I rent one for my next wedding to just try it.
This was sooooo informative! I've watched a couple of your vids today and you have cleared up soooo much. I'm still in the beginning phases of learning photography but I do want to be more versatile. Of course I started with the nifty fifty lol
Well, nothing's changed really in the digital world of photography, compared to the analogue days. The 50mm still is the 1:1 standard prime lens. And I can think of one more advantage. They were usually cheap(er), if you're going for high light intensity with maximum aperture, in e.g. available light photography...
:)
Thanks for sharing.. I only have the 35 & 50mm primes so I can't comment on the 85mm...my 50mm is what I go to more often ...I love your comments ...cheers..
Unless you have been taking photographs for long, I would say always get the kit lens. The 24-120 or 24-105 (whatever is on offer). Just analyse the photographs you capture using lightroom and then buy a prime lens. Or you might end up with one, which you regret buying.
Julia, there are many "similar" stuff around, but your summary is perfect, just in point, and very-well documented, as always : )
I use 35mm for headshots, 24mm for full body shots when I shoot short ladies with round faces. But when I get to shoot tall and good looking models I use 135mm for headshots and 50mm for full body shot.
Hey, Julia. Awesome video, thanks for sharing. Question: if you mainly shoot with prime lenses, do you have several bodies or would you just switch lenses during the shoot and how do you plan the practicalities, like which lens to use first, and when to switch, etc?
Thank you! Yeah so for fast paced jobs like wedding and fashion photography I use 2 camera bodies on my Holdfast straps (which you can see me wearing in pretty much any of my lens vs lens videos on RUclips!) with 2 different lenses on each body. Then for more slow paced shoots like portrait sessions I'll just use one camera + lens and switch lenses depending on what shot I want to get. During a portrait shoot there is more time so it's nice to slow things down so you have time to chat and get to know your client :)
@@juliatrotti that is super helpful to know. Totally nailing my question. Thank you
I already own the 50 and 85mm, but the 85mm is always my fave!!
85mm is a magical focal length for a portrait lens.
Can you avoid facial distortion with the 35 if you are taking the photo not up close? Then cropping later?
When you already know all of this stuff but you still enjoy watching this video. Good job on making this stuff fun to learn.
Julia Trotti, I welcome you. I have a 24-105L f/4 lens. I am also interested in the 35mm lens, but what if I get the same result on my 24-105 lens if I put the 35mm focal length as on the 35mm lens.
Or will the result be completely different with the fixed focal length 35mm?
I will be glad for your professional answer. Thanks :)
I recently got a 35mm f1.4 for my R6 and I've been absolutely loving it so far. I've also had a 50mm for a long time but I just found it was stuck in the middle like you described in the video. I have a selection of zooms as well but the 35mm is fast becoming my go-to lens.
I agree, I looove how versatile a 35mm is!
@@juliatrotti Definitely! I'm also really keen to pick up an 85mm prime but there are way too many choices when it comes to RF and adapted EF lenses 😂
This is my favorite photography RUclips channel! The content, the way she explains and that smile 😊
Thank you so much!
@@juliatrotti I just got the new tamron G2 28-75 and a 7iii let’s see if I can learn with your videos. Moving from a Canon T5 is like to learn a new language. Thank you and your partner for putting so much effort on teaching us.
Question: Do you feel like these focal lengths behave differently on an APSC sensor? In other words, for example, is the flattening effect of an 85 more or less apparent than on a FF sensor? Love your vids. I've been coming back to older videos to learn more about portrait photography. You have a nice clear presentation in your explanations. That is super helpful as I'm trying to decide on the best lens to start with as an amateur with a smaller budget. What do you think of the 135mm focal length? BTW, the model in this video was really good. Her movements were fun and interesting. Thanks again for a well done video.
Yes, they will look different for sure! I have a video called Crop frame vs Full frame if you wanted to check it out, basically a lens will look more "zoomed in" on a crop frame camera compared to full frame. So depending on the crop factor, in general a 35mm on full frame will look like a 50mm on crop. And I love the 135mm focal length - I have another video about that as well with some reasons you should and shouldn't use one for portraits :)
@@juliatrotti Yeah, I'm aware of crop factor. I meant equivalent focal lengths. So, if I shoot the Fuji 56mm f1.2 and then shoot an 85 on FF will there be major differences in your opinion?
i'm going to buy all 3. 85 & 35 on a wedding day. 50 for bride and groom prep. Especially that hotel rooms are smaller nowadays.
As always, love these videos! I’m enjoying shooting with a Sigma 24-35 f2 on one camera and my little Canon 85 1.8 on another at events, I keep telling myself eventually I’ll get a 35 1.4 (either tamron or canon), and maybe the canon 85 1.4 IS, or - if I won the lottery - the new 85 1.2 RF, but for now it’s a really great combo!
Always enjoy seeing great photographers like yourself show the differences both in an analytical side by side comparison, but also demonstrating with a great model, great choice of angles, poses, expressions, and always well edited. You also really bring out the best in each lens!
Thanks again Julia, keep up the great work!
If you're getting a 35mm for Canon definitely go the Tamron f1.4, it's amazing and out-performs most other 35mm EF lenses.
@@JarraxQ definitely top of my list, just waiting for one coming up used, doesn’t happen a lot which I take to be a good sign! 😀
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! I agree the Tamron f1.4 is a great 35mm lens, I have a review video about it that I posted way back. The only downside for me personally is that it's quite a heavy lens - but if you don't mind that, the results are definitely worth it!
@@juliatrotti That's very true it's certainly not a small lens. Definitely a factor worth considering when making a decision on what to buy!
I have a Canon R100 camera. The R100 is a crop sensor. On Canon crop sensor multiply 1.6 x the focal length of the lens. So a full frame sensor 50mm lens would be 80mm on a Canon crop sensor. If I were to use a 50mm prime lens on the R100 would the photos look like 80mm prime lens?
I'm planning a South African safari, and have just picked up a DSLR camera (I'm a 100% newb). Which lens might be a good all-around lens to use? As you might imagine, if there are animals moving around and you want a good shot immediately, changing lens out is not very convenient nor feasible. I imagine I should stick to either the 18-55mm, or the 75-300mm, and if I want backgrounds blurred or more in focus, I should instead play with the aperture...? I don't know, my brain is fried juggling all the variables, especially having to consider lighting and ISO and all that other stuff LoL
Hello Master Julia:
Please help and give me some advice,
The camera I am currently using is Canon EOS R10,
The kit lens used with it is (RF-S18-150mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM)
My main subject matter is toy photography.
The secondary shooting content is street photography or portrait photos.
Now I want to buy new lenses, after watching your video,
Want to compare between Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM and RF85mm F2 Macro IS STM
After making a choice, I would like to ask you to give me some advice on which lens is more suitable for me? Thank you.
When I started photography I use 50mm prime until now
Are you shooting on a full-frame camera or APS-C? Great video!
For me the 85mm is my favorite, the issue is sometimes you won't have the space to use in smaller venues. I think the 35 doesn't give the same subject focus you can get on 85.
These are always my favorite videos! I love lens comparisons.
35mm for me. I love that focal length in primes. It’s so versatile. Like you, I love it for editorial purposes. It can be used for model type shots but it’s also really good as a photojournalism lens. 28mm is also good but I think that’s just a tad bit too wide to be as versatile as a 35mm.
alright nice video makes me think again about which lenses to choose but i also want to know which lens was used to shoot behind the scenes when u were taking shots and also which lens was used for your explaination shot
Did you use off camera flash ? The subject looks well exposed even with the sun behind
Great tutorial. Do you have an opinion about using 135 mm lens for portraits ?
I use the 35mm and 55mm they are my Favorite's for portraits, and landscapes. I like the 55mm because I find it perfect for close ups, it seems very true to the natural eye to me with near to no distortion. But I love the 35mm for that editorial look and for weddings. I don't like the 85 as I personally feel it makes the model look like a bobble head or like the red queen from Alice in wonderland lol!
I always say if you’re choosing between 35 and 85, a 35mm leans towards where you’re shooting your subject whereas the 85mm is about who the subject is
Hi Julia. I am a fan. What about comparing these lenses on GROUP portraits - which would you use? Recently got the A7iv because of your videos. Thank you.
get a 35 or 28 and move up to 85 for sweet portraits. if you want one lens 50mm will do but it will be tight in doors
on question: why all the reviewers talk about that the background in portraits on 85mm (generally tele range) "melts aways"? Of course it is more easy to make it melt way when you want, but no one says that we can shoot only with the max. aperture of a lens? If we want to see more background, close the f-stop down will do the job. of course it will show a smaller "frame" of the background, but I think this point often is overtalked and it almost seems like you can't shoot with a background on shorter tele lenses in many reviews:)
Great video, thank you. My favourite focal length for portraits at the moment is the 58mm 1.4 Voigtlander f mount adapted on a Nikon Z7. The 50mm 1.8 is my jack of all trades.
Enjoyed the lens comparisons. What is the wire coming out of your camera? Is it a tether? Thanks!
I love to use 35 for family. I feel close when I see photo. It can take group of people , it shows the background for travel portrait , i love 35gm and distagon
Is 35 good for product video? I would like to purchase only 1 Sony lens, A Roll and product video. I am thinking the 35 is best? Am I wrong?
If you can only own/use one prime I guess 50 is most versatile. I own a 35 and a 85 and actualy dont find the need of a 50 in between. so if you can own/use two primes , I think 35 and 85 is the best choice
Ok so 85mm and 50mm is the way to go? I already own a lumix prime 85mm and that’s magic.
I’m about to buy a normal/wide lens for close up in small interior spaces
Hello Julia, so you keep using the Zeiss 35mm even if you now have the GM too? Could you tell me why? I am trying to decide between the two, I want the GM, but it is 500$+ more expensive than the Zeiss in my country.. thanks for the video!
I love, love, LOVE this video ✨ This was just a such a great break down of the go-to prime lenses 🥰
This is exactly what I needed. Julia. any recommendations for lenses for videos on the other hand. ex wedding videographies?
What you mean is angle of view, which changes with focal length.
Distortions occur when you change the working distance.
Phone images are an extreme example 😅
My favorite focal length is the 135mm
I own only 1 zoom lens 100-400 and the rest are primes sigma art 24,35,50,85 canon L 100,135.
I’m going on a holiday with my extended family to Marrakech on the last week of April. I’m planing on taking only 2 lenses, which ones do you recommend?
It depends on what camera you shooting with. Full frame or crop, 23mm on crop is like 35mm on fullframe, 35mm on crop like 50mm on fullframe and futher....
My go-to has always been 85mm but I love switching to 35 occasionally. I've never really used a 50.
i am 85mm all the time.....and just bought 35mm..and learn alot from this video..thanks
Because of your videos I'm thinking of buying the Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens for my Canon EOS RP. My question is the lens has a f/1.8 which will give me a nice shallow depth of field... but what about the maximum depth of field? I take pictures and videos of outdoor products (product reviews) and many times in the video I want to show the beautiful surroundings so I don't want the shallow depth, I want to take in everything behind me or the product. Why don't they list what the maximum depth of field is for any particular lens?