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How much better is 50mm 1.8 over 22mm 2.0 in terms of taking portraits?

Started Jan 14, 2018 | Questions thread
Alastair Norcross
Alastair Norcross Veteran Member • Posts: 9,874
A quick illustration of the difference between 22, 35, and 50
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Here are two shots from each, at, or very close to, wide open, just to give you an idea of the difference for portraits. These are all casual shots of friends, using just available light and no posing:

First, a couple with the 22:

Next, a couple with the 35 F2 IS, adapted:

And finally, a couple from the 50 F1.8 STM, adapted:

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