Portrait Lens Info
Not every picture is the same and each picture is made different by the type of picture it is, that is full length, portrait and so on. What will determine the quality of your portrait is the kind of lens that you choose to use. In the following paragraphs I will mention a few things to think about when taking a portrait photo.
In choosing a lens for a portrait you must take into account the prevailing conditions of the environment that you want to take the photo in. Light, wind etc. It is also important to consider the focal length. Why this is a consideration is because it is dependant upon the film size. From personal observation I have noticed that a portrait with 35mm film camera is best taken with a 105m lens and an 80mm requires a 160mm lens. You can see then how the size of the film has an effect on the lens that you choose and the eventual picture that you take.
If you ever find that these adjustments in focal length are complicated, you can always consult with a professional. Sometimes having a practical experience provides a better explanation than theory.
The size of the lens does not affect the view of the picture instead it depends on how far you are from the subject. What I am saying is the view of a picture will remain the same even if you change the size of the lens. What will be different is the number of things that will appear in each image that is the scope. This is assuming of course you are taking pictures from exactly the same point without changing anything except focal length.
Like I said before to fully appreciate the effect a lens has on a portrait picture would be best understood in a practical set up by experimenting with different size lens until you have grasped the concept well.You will be able to find some great DSLR cameras and lenses at any one of these:
