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Panasonic 42.5 - 1.7 lens makes me look fat !

Started Dec 20, 2018 | Discussions thread
Pixel Pooper Veteran Member • Posts: 3,978
Re: Panasonic 42.5 - 1.7 lens makes me look fat !
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Some of the other replies seem unaware that perspective distortion goes both ways. The 42.5mm is a good focal length for a head and shoulders portrait because the distance gives a pleasing perspective, but for a full body shot you will be too far away and the more flattened perspective makes people look fat or stocky.

You definitely need a wider lens, but if you go wide you will be too close to the lens and the perspective distortion will make your guitar look enormous. You probably need a 17.5mm for the type of shot you describe, but your best bet will be to get a kit zoom lens so you can see which focal length you prefer.

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