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*FHPhotographer* · 12-01-2008, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by kenyee

if you get too close, you get perspective distortion...that's why the ideal portrait focal length is between 80-135mm IIRC...

I'm letting the side down by only working with one lens (43 Ltd) on the K100D, but I would like to add a longer prime. Most of my stuff ends up converted to B&W, natural light, so resolution and contrast are high on my list of virtues. I'm at an impass between the DA 70mm or the D-FA 100mm, the former for size and speed, the latter for reach and very occasional macro.

Comments on what works for candid street work and portraits, close-in detail of found objects? Thanks for any input,
Brian (FHPhotographer)

12-01-2008, 12:04 PM	#12
FHPhotographer Site Supporter Location: Fountain Hills, AZ Gallery Photos: 1 Posts: 884	street portrait lenses? Originally Posted by kenyee if you get too close, you get perspective distortion...that's why the ideal portrait focal length is between 80-135mm IIRC... I'm letting the side down by only working with one lens (43 Ltd) on the K100D, but I would like to add a longer prime. Most of my stuff ends up converted to B&W, natural light, so resolution and contrast are high on my list of virtues. I'm at an impass between the DA 70mm or the D-FA 100mm, the former for size and speed, the latter for reach and very occasional macro. Comments on what works for candid street work and portraits, close-in detail of found objects? Thanks for any input, Brian (FHPhotographer)