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Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

Started Feb 24, 2020 | Questions thread
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Re: Do I really need an 135mm f/2L for portraits?

Risto456 wrote:

Basically I'm an enthusiast shooting friends and family and seeking to achieve improved separation between the subjects and the background (mainly head&shoulders, occasionally waist-up).

You "need" f/5.6 or so for that.

The 135L is very close to being on the top of my list of favorite lenses (nine lenses owned). I never understood the appeal of tightly framed portraits unless you need passport photos. I use it for events, candid shots, etc. As such, it excels.

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