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Budget Portrait Photopraphy?

Started Aug 24, 2018 | Discussions thread
Vic Chapman Forum Pro • Posts: 10,694
Re: Budget Portrait Photopraphy?

Personally I think the 23mm f2 will be of no use in fact the 35mm f2 is also rather short if you're working outside and more so if you are using artificial light and modifiers neither will this lens give much separation as the distance to the subject increases. 50mm f2 will work but personally I think the 60mm f2.4 (used) would be more ideal. It gives space to the subject while being close enough to maintain intimacy. For me its oof bokeh rates close to the 56mm f1.2 or 90mm f2 (the best outside portrait lens of all).

Vic

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