May 20, 2019 · Photographers who often reach for 35mm or 28mm lenses can make a great case for using the 50mm lens for portrait photography. At times, an 85mm lens can feel too long, but modern 50mm lenses like a...

Nov 4, 2021 · The 50mm focal length is a versatile prime for portrait photography, making it a great solo lens in your camera bag. I share 5 easy composition tips for portrait photography when using a 50mm lens. If you can only afford one prime lens, make sure this is the one you get!

A 50mm lens excels at capturing stunning headshots with a beautifully blurred background. But don’t stop there. You can also pull back for an environmental portrait that includes a subject in their natural habitat, whether it’s a bustling kitchen or a serene meadow.

Aug 2, 2021 · While lenses like an 85mm or 135mm are often popular for portraiture work, 50mm is impressively versatile and often a better choice when you are shooting half- or full-body portraits, as the...

Mar 22, 2016 · Shooting portraits with a 50mm lens is fairly simple, but there are a few more complex things that a beginner should keep in mind.

A typical 50mm prime works on an APS-C camera, and the crop factor makes it an ideal focal length for shooting portraits. The effective focal length makes it 75mm (on Nikon systems) or 80mm (on Canon systems).

Jan 8, 2020 · Photographers who get into the artform because of their interest in portraits will often reach for a lens like a nifty 50 — the 50mm f1.8. Though it isn’t the most ideal option overall,...

Feb 25, 2020 · Read and find out how you can make the most of the affordable 50mm f/1.8 lens for shooting portraits. Canon's 50mm 1.8 prime lens is a perfect example of an affordable yet powerful lens. Compact and lightweight, it can be taken to – and used in – any location.

Aug 9, 2024 · Unlike wider lenses that can distort facial features or telephoto lenses that can overly flatten them, the 50mm lens provides a realistic and appealing portrait. Trotti discusses how this lens...

What makes a great portrait lens? 50mm is a great portrait focal length due to its combination of big aperture, flattering field of view and low distortion.