Portrait Lens Info
Not every picture is the same and each picture is made different by the type of picture it is, that is full length, portrait and so on. What will determine the quality of your portrait is the kind of lens that you choose to use. In the following paragraphs I will mention a few things to think about when taking a portrait photo.
In choosing a lens for a portrait you must take into account the prevailing conditions of the environment that you want to take the photo in. Light, wind etc. You need think about the focal length. Why this is a consideration is because it is dependant upon the film size. From personal observation I have noticed that a portrait with 35mm film camera is best taken with a 105m lens and an 80mm requires a 160mm lens. So the size of the film does determine the type of lens which affects the actual picture.
If you ever find that these adjustments in focal length are complicated, you can always consult with a professional. It is one of those things that is better explained in a practical set up than a theoretical one like this one.
The size of the lens does not affect the view of the picture instead it depends on how far you are from the subject. What I am saying is the view of a picture will remain the same even if you change the size of the lens. What will be different is the number of things that will appear in each image that is the scope. Of course assuming everything else remains constant and only the focal length changes.
As I mentioned previously the one way you can grasp this concept of focal length and size of lens is if you experiment with taking various pictures and see the effect.Check out any of the following for good DSlR cameras and lenses that you can use:
