New to street photography? One of the first few things you’ll learn is using the right focal length for the scene you’re photographing. Among the most popular is 35mm, which is ideal for capturing more of the setting to add more context to your street snaps. But some photographers prefer
Whenever the 85mm focal length is mentioned, most photographers immediately think about portrait photography. While it’s definitely among the first focal lengths that portrait photographers reach for, there’s more to it than that. It actually comes pretty handy for other types of photography as well! In the video above, Sydney,
Apart from 50mm lenses, 85mm lenses are among the most popular focal lengths for portrait photography. However, if you’re shifting from 50mm, you’ll most likely need a bit of getting used to. You’ll be getting more close-up shots with an 85mm lens, so adjustments to your composition will be necessary.
When we speak of 85mm, street photography isn’t the first that comes to mind. It’s typically regarded as a classic portrait focal length for the flattering and slimming effect it creates on the face. However, some photographers still experiment with other genres using this lens and see what this lens
News flash! You don’t have to spend astronomical amounts of money to get fantastic 85mm primes in 2021. I know, it’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Manufacturing processes have become so good that even affordable lenses can deliver professional results. If you want to break into portrait photography on
85mm prime lenses always used to come with pretty premium prices. However, times have changed. You can now buy 85mm primes that are ideal for portrait photography for less than you think. If you want to break into portrait photography, but you’re on a budget, you need to look at
In the world of third party lens manufacturing, two companies stand out — Sigma and Tamron. But there is a third company that occasionally comes up with a gem of a lens. That company is Tokina. Like many third party lens manufacturers, Tokina has also had to come to grips
When Nikon introduced the Z line of cameras, they were admittedly a bit late to the party. They were roundly criticized for not only being behind, but also for releasing a camera that felt one or two generations behind the latest Sony’s. I remember my first impressions of the Z
I have spent three months with the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens for the Nikon Mirrorless bodies with a Z mount. This lens rivals the classic F mount lenses, which have been in Nikon’s lineup for decades between D and G type lenses.
The Sigma 85mm f/1.4 Art lens for Sony provides creamy bokeh and background separation that I was quite impressed with. But with so many 85mm lenses for the Sony system, how does Sigma’s version stack up? First impressions The Sigma 85mm (B&H | Amazon) is a redesign of its original 85mm
