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Edgar_in_Indy · 04-10-2013, 10:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tonto

the tighter portrait is always just a step or two away, but you can't walk any further back sometimes.

You make a good point, but just to be clear for less-experienced photographers, although stepping forward does allow you to make your subject larger in the frame, it's not actually the same as using a longer focal length.

Just as stepping back doesn't really give you a wider view, stepping forward doesn't do anything to narrow your field of view. Sometimes when you're taking a picture of something/someone, you want the narrow field of view that the longer focal length allows so that you only capture the background directly behind your subject, as opposed to the environment surrounding your subject. Just food for thought.

Tonto · 04-10-2013, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy

You make a good point, but just to be clear for less-experienced photographers, although stepping forward does allow you to make your subject larger in the frame, it's not actually the same as using a longer focal length.

Just as stepping back doesn't really give you a wider view, stepping forward doesn't do anything to narrow your field of view. Sometimes when you're taking a picture of something/someone, you want the narrow field of view that the longer focal length allows so that you only capture the background directly behind your subject, as opposed to the environment surrounding your subject. Just food for thought.

Ah yes of course, but in a pinch especially with moving people!

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04-10-2013, 10:06 PM - 1 Like	#16
Edgar_in_Indy Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,685	Originally posted by Tonto the tighter portrait is always just a step or two away, but you can't walk any further back sometimes. You make a good point, but just to be clear for less-experienced photographers, although stepping forward does allow you to make your subject larger in the frame, it's not actually the same as using a longer focal length. Just as stepping back doesn't really give you a wider view, stepping forward doesn't do anything to narrow your field of view. Sometimes when you're taking a picture of something/someone, you want the narrow field of view that the longer focal length allows so that you only capture the background directly behind your subject, as opposed to the environment surrounding your subject. Just food for thought.

04-10-2013, 11:05 PM	#17
Tonto Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wellington Posts: 969	Originally posted by Edgar_in_Indy You make a good point, but just to be clear for less-experienced photographers, although stepping forward does allow you to make your subject larger in the frame, it's not actually the same as using a longer focal length. Just as stepping back doesn't really give you a wider view, stepping forward doesn't do anything to narrow your field of view. Sometimes when you're taking a picture of something/someone, you want the narrow field of view that the longer focal length allows so that you only capture the background directly behind your subject, as opposed to the environment surrounding your subject. Just food for thought. Ah yes of course, but in a pinch especially with moving people!

Can Tamron 28-75 replace DA 35/2.4 and A 50/1.7?

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