I use a rebel 1.6 crop. I found that for a meaningful portrait - if I use a 35mm - I need to get quite close - or I get a body shot. Depending on the subject and surroundings - body shots can be great - or weak - portraits. One common problem is that a body shot in a non studio setting, often has clutter around it that distracts the picture.
However many times especially at home - and especially when I am shooting more then one person, the 35mm works better then a 50mm - that requires a larger space.
Like everything else in photography - there are no iron rules - and each situation requires a choice of wise compromises between various factors to get the best choice.
I personally use a 35L for portraits sometimes - and get great results.
However many times especially at home - and especially when I am shooting more then one person, the 35mm works better then a 50mm - that requires a larger space.
Like everything else in photography - there are no iron rules - and each situation requires a choice of wise compromises between various factors to get the best choice.
I personally use a 35L for portraits sometimes - and get great results.
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