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Is 35mm a good focal length?

Is 35mm a good focal length?

Field of View I find the 35mm to be the perfect focal length, not too wide and not too long. It manages to avoid many of the issues of distortion that accompany wider options and can still create images with shallow depth of field.

Is 50mm the best focal length?

The Nifty Fifty (50mm lens) is a great prime lens focal length especially for the price if you are shooting portraits of people, but at times can feel quite limited in the shots you can get especially in tight close quarters.

Is 35mm a prime lens?

The 35mm prime lens is a great choice if you’re looking to purchase a wider focal length. There are some characteristics unique to wider focal lengths that you should be aware of when using these lenses.

What’s the difference between a 50mm and a 35mm lens?

If you have a 50mm lens, the glass is 50mm from the sensor. But in a camera with a crop sensor, for example, Canon T5i, the crop factor is 1.6. Thus, if you have a 50mm lens on a 1.6 crop sensor, your effective focal length will be 50×1.6, which will give you 80mm, and 35mm will give you 56mm, respectively.

What’s the field of view of a 35mm lens?

35mm Prime Lens. A 35mm prime lens has a focal length of 35 mm, which gives you a field of view of 54.4 degrees. This is a great travel companion, as you get to see more of the scene. It is the closest to owning a wide angle lens, without having that distortion.

Can a 35mm lens be used for street photography?

35mm lenses are another classic street photography focal length and definitely worth considering. Some notable street photographers who have shot/shoot with 35mm lenses include: Although there are some overlapping pros and cons with 35mm and 50mm lenses, you’ll find there are some significant distinctions between the two.

Is the 50mm lens wide angle or telephoto?

Remember, the 50mm will give you roughly the same view as the naked eye – it’s not exact, but close enough for a reference! This lens isn’t considered wide angle, or even telephoto – just a “normal” focal length, and as such, is endlessly versatile.

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Ruth Doyle