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Best lens for portraits12/31/2023 Choosing the right focal length for you and your subjectĪll faces are different, so you should choose your lens and focal length according to your subject and not just use the current popular focal length. The best focal length for this subject was 105mm. To avoid confusion, when I mention a focal length I’m referring to the lens focal length of a full frame lens on a full frame camera.įurther reading: What is focal length and how to use it in photography These 3 headshots were taken at the ideal focal lengths of 85mm, 105mm and 135mm. So the crop factor of a full frame camera versus an aps-c sensor camera (aka crop sensor) plays a big role in deciding on the ideal lens. Please note that this is a rough guide, not an exact measurement. To work out what the focal length will be multiply it by 1.5. This is why the traditional focal lengths used by portrait photographers that I mentioned earlier are considered ideal:Ī 50mm full frame camera lens on a crop sensor camera is effectively 85mm (roughly), not 50mm. Choosing the right focal length will even enhance a person’s facial features. So, now headshots sometimes refers to three quarter length and even full body pictures.īut for accuracy in determining the best lens for headshots, I’m referring only to the strict definition of headshots – head and shoulders portraits.įurther reading: What is headshot photography – tips for different types of headshots Headshot taken with a 70-200mm F2.8 lens at a focal length of 100mm and aperture of F4 Ideal focal length for headshotsįocal length is the most important factor in deciding the best lens for headshots, because if you use the wrong focal length, you can distort a person’s facial features. Our online visibility has hugely increased over the years and with it the need for variety in a person’s headshots has increased. Social media has raised the profile of headshots (pardon the pun) and made them essential for professionals in business. If you’re photographing an actor for their portfolio, this is how you would photograph headshots. Traditionally a headshot is a portrait that includes just the head and shoulders. Shot with a 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens at a focal length of 85mm at F4 What is a headshot photograph? The best zoom lens for headshots, because it’s a versatile lens, has a variable focal length of 70-200mm. Prime lenses with a focal length of 85mm, 105mm or 135mm are the best single focal length headshot lenses. First, I’ll explain what you need in a headshot lens and why different focal lengths work in different situations.į ocal lengths over 85mm are the most flattering for headshots. In a moment we’ll get into the specifics of which lens is best for headshots (read to the end for my list) and why they’re considered the best option. Lighting techniques (applicable to both natural light and flash).Isolating the subject from the background with background blur and other composition techniques to draw attention to the subject.Because headshot photography is a sub-genre of portrait photography, all the best practices for portrait photography apply. Headshot photography doesn’t require specialized lenses, but there are a few important factors to consider when choosing the best lens for headshots.
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