VMPEOPLE Posted April 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I'm starting to like shorter lenses for portraits.... has anyone of you got the same tastes....and experience shooting portraits with shorter lenses...??? cheers. vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thompsonkirk Posted April 28, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 28, 2009 Do you mean with full frame/film, or 1.33 crop/digital? Kirk Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Macmillan Posted April 28, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 28, 2009 A wide lens is unmatched if you want to make the portrait more environmental; by that I mean showing enough recognizable background to provide a meaningful context for your your subject. This contrasts with the more close-up style of portraiture where the face is sharp against a blurred background. These can be shot anywhere but the environmental approach requires an appropriate location. The example you have posted is an example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted April 28, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 28, 2009 I often use it on the M8 for portraits, it's great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted April 28, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 28, 2009 Vince, The strong contrast works nicely here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted April 28, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 28, 2009 In my early days around 1970 a 28mm Soligor was the lens for social portraits. Now as an old chap the 35mm Cron gives me a little bit more distance....: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/menschen/81842-s-watch-me.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoArchival Posted April 28, 2009 Share #7 Posted April 28, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree with, Ivan. Nicely done! I use the 1.4/50 asph 100% of the time on an mp. Maybe not the shortest, but works great for me as an all rounder. Amado Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMPEOPLE Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted April 28, 2009 hi guys, thank you very much for your feedback and advise...really appreciate... "I use 35 cron on M8.2" cheers. vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted April 28, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 28, 2009 Vince, I like very much portrait taken with wider lenses. I have sometime experimented with my 12 getting surprising results and will do with the 15. The chance to take a picture keeping the camera at no more than 50 cm from the face of the model and getting as well a big part of the background with no distortion is quite fascinating. This one is beautiful for the composition and cut as well for the tonal range and of course for the lady. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted April 28, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 28, 2009 I use the 1.4/50 asph 100% of the time on an mp. Must resist, must resist. I have enuff equipment already. Must resist....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted April 28, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 28, 2009 I use the 1.4/50 asph 100% of the time on an mp. On the M8, that must be the 1.4/35 asph. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted April 28, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 28, 2009 I like all the wides. Nice image, but given her beauty, why did you use such a high contrast level? All her details are missing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
osscat Posted April 28, 2009 Share #13 Posted April 28, 2009 28 or 35 mm wides for me - you've seen Kenny - but then that is a particular documentary style which may not appeal to all. This shot is interesting, it has a retro feel to it. Osscat Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Millson Posted April 28, 2009 Share #14 Posted April 28, 2009 I remember working with a photographer years ago who used to do all of his portraits using a 28mm lens; vertical shot, usually sat down, three-quarter length and always with the sitter's head right in the middle of the frame. Always very powerful and moving shots. Only recently have I worked out that as well as the above, he was also very good at spotting beautiful light. I did try to emulate his style for a while and without realising the importance of light, made some pretty average portraits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMPEOPLE Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted April 28, 2009 I like all the wides. Nice image, but given her beauty, why did you use such a high contrast level? All her details are missing. Hi I really can't help it....I like high contrast images....but I do pay attention not to loose any details... cheers. vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMPEOPLE Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted April 28, 2009 to all of you , your comments are really interesting & motivating... regards. vince Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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