35mm vs 50mm vs 85mm Lens Comparison for Portrait Photography
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2019
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I am demonstrating the differences between three popular fixed focal lengths: a 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm. I begin with side-by-side differences with the same pose. Next, we do a set of images where I use each lens how I typically would in a photoshoot. Lastly, we go indoors and use all-natural window light so you can really get a feel for the proximity that comes with each focal length.
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I wanted to use all Canon lenses in this tutorial. In my own collection, I have a Sigma 35mm art but for the sake of consistency, I taught using only Canon lenses instead of a mix of brands.
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I mean, how did you get Beyoncé mixed with Shakira in your vid to be the model???
lmao nice one
Omfg she does look like a mix of them.. holy crap!
Mariah ??? HA
and Tyra Banks 03:06
With a bit of Mariah Carey as well
This was, by far, the most USEFUL comparison video of those 3 lenses that I’ve seen! And all of the images were so gorgeous! Thanks Jessica!
Jerry Crayton yay I am so happy to hear that! And thank you!!
Yes I must agree great explanation and examples.
so true haha
Nothing about sensor size?
@@JessicaWhitaker hy! if you could anly carry 2 small lens on the a7r3-a, which 2 focal lenght would you carry, if my options are 20mm 24mm 35mm 55mm 85mm and 105mm? Thanks in advance!
85mm makes my heart sings!
right!
I love the juxtaposition, commentary, and how you also showed the distance needed from your subject. Extremely helpful.
Girl, you are KILLING it with all these tutorials each week! Thanks for your gracious and generous advice!
ahhh thank you so much! you are so welcome! thank you for watching and supporting!
I love how you did this comparison. Its good to see the images actually side by side and similar pose. So much easier to see the difference. Thank you
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This is an excellent comparison. I really appreciate you showing all three images side-by-side and explaining the benefits of each lens - well done!
This was a HUGE help, thank you so much for the side by side comparisons and the thorough explanations as to why you would use each one and how!
35mm is great for putting your subject into context, 50mm I use for a variety of things, then 85mm I use for headshots, but I also use it for full body shots when there’s a lot of symmetry in the photo
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This was by far the best and most comprehensive yet easy to understand comparison I’ve seen, just subbed and about to binge some more of your videos
Awesome! Thanks Jessica.
Always loved the 50mm 1.4 😍
Just a bit of an audio tip for you. Watch your audio levels when you switch from voice over to outdoors audio. The latter is considerably higher in volume.
Best vibes!
Your description of each is perfect! Thank you for clarifying each lens in detail.
you are so welcome, this is great feedback to hear! :D
You're just SO GOOD! Thank you for this comparison, helping me learn so much about why to use different lenses!
I love the fact that you included both out/indoor settings.
Finally! A video that make sense for someone who knows NOTHING about photography. I’m super excited to begin!
Thank you for being so thorough! This was super duper helpful
you are so welcome, i'm happy to help!
This definitely helped me choose my next lens, but I have to say the model is really beautiful! Great choice for the sample shots.
This was literally THE MOST HELPFUL video I've seen for lense options. THANKS SO MUCH!
So much insight. Love it. Learned a lot as I’m starting up my own photography business. Keep it up!
thaaaaanks so much for this! Exactly what I needed. You just gained another subscriber!!!
This is “THE” best lens focal range comparison is the world on TH-cam… because you use real portraits in your comparisons, not click-bait mugshots 😂..Great work.. it’s nice to get advice from my real professional… that cares about quality work!!! Great work!!!! This really helped!!!😊😊😊
i have been trying to decide between purchasing a 35mm lens and a 50mm lens for about a year now. i've never been able to find any useful information to help me make a decision but this video did exactly that in just 14 minutes! and as a beginner in photography, it was nice to watch a video where you can actually understand what's being said and not just long "pro-photographer" words. this was so useful, thank you!
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OMG this is the first video I watched and I fell in love of yours photos and moreover you have my dreams lenses🥺❤️❤️😍
Been using the low end 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8 for a couple years. Wanted to delve into higher priced lenses and didn't know where to start, this really helped!
Love the commentary especially because you give tips on shooting and not just what the lens can produce.
Oh my gosh!!!! This video taught me SO MUCH about what these different lenses are good for!! I never knew how much good info that there is on these lenses that I didn't know about! TYSM!
Wow. The best comparison vid on these 3 gems I’ve seen. Very great job
Im only halfway through but had to comment on how thorough this video is!! Thank you so much for this! xx
aw thank you so much, i am so happy to hear that!
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I love your video demo about the three lenses. Thank you for sharing this video online. Keep it up with this awesome job!
You are a natural teacher, you content was so easy to follow. Thank you for this video. I'm either getting the 35mm or 50mm, I just got my first Canon.
Just a tip for beginners: Start with 85mm , then 50mm to 35mm as you progress.
Wide lens is much difficult to use and get a nice photos as it needs more consideration on your subjects,backgrounds and skill on composition!
Start with the 85mm only if your intention is to increase subject-lens distances and thereby fatten up your subjects. This could be useful if you are shooting anorexic models who could benefit from appearing a bit more substantial and healthy.
On the other hand, if you are taking portraits of your average American, you may want to start with a 35mm lens to facilitate portraits taken from closer distances that will shave off a few pounds. If you occasionally come across an American with a BMI lower than 30, you can always move back a bit with the 35mm lens and then crop in on the computer for the desired framing of the final image.
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Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It was very informative.. Your model Kelly is gorgeous.
Very informative video! I'm a videographer, so learning more about how to use different lenses is super applicable to me. Thank you for posting!
Great tutorial. I currently shoot w/ a 50mm f1.8 vs a 1.4. Though it’s my favorite lens thus far (I want to try out a 16mm & 35mm w/ a 1.2 or 1.4 f stop). As someone noted below, when shooting with a 50mm f1.8, you have to be mindful of the 4:5 Instagram ratio. You have to shoot your subjects from afar to avoid them being cropped out on Instagram. I want to try 16 or 35 that allows you to get closer while still blurring out the background.
Was such a comprehensive video and it actually helped me understand the real world application of each focal length. Thank you so much, i was confused between buying a 50 and 85 effective focus length (apsc camera). I think 50 will be a more versatile focal length for me for street and portrait photography. Great job!!! 😊
Terrific tutorial and answered the exact questions I had for all three lenses. Thanks so much!
Omg thank you so much!! This was exactly the type of video I needed to compare which lenses to upgrade to since I’m barely starting out. I truly appreciate it ☺️
Awesome as ever! I think 35 and 85 is a very flexible combination, plus the 50/1.8 as a lightweight backup in case either lens breaks.
Yes for me is perfect as well I just want to buy 35mm and 85mm from sigma art. It gives you a lot more options to shoot, a little of wildlife, astrophotography, landscape, interior of the buildings, more megapixeles in long distance objects (less or none crop), best macro capabilitys, this canon 50mm have very slow focus.... I don't hate the 50mm but for me is no the best option...... I totally agree with you!!!!!
@@leodejongful true. 85mm is a specialized lens. I love the images it produces. But it's mainly for portraits. Not versatile for variety of events. If I would just bring one prime lens with me it would be 50mm. No distortion and you can still include a little background for context of the image. 35mm is too wide for portraits and there's distortion.
This is amazing!!! I love how you break everything down in very easy to understand terms!! I've always wanted to learn how to use my camera better, I definitely feel I can do that by watching more of your videos!! Thank you so much! Subbed (:
THE BEST video on what lenses to do and which ones to use for what !!! Thank you so much !!!💖💖
So helpful because you showed us how to use the lenses in so many different situations.
Thanks for the informative video! A small audio tip: normalize parts that come from different original recordings, the volume changes dramatically three times in the first couple of minutes and then again at the very end.
I hesitated to get into 85mm. I was typically a 50mm shooter. But the 85mm is sharper overall. 85mm is probably the best lens I've ever purchased for model and portrait.
That's literally where I'm at at the moment. I'm a 50mm shooter and I'm considering selling it and buying a 85mm
@@NewYork0riginal keep both, especially if you expand into weddings
@@charlesdavis3026 thanks for the advice I appreciate it. I actually kept the 50 and bought a 35mm to add to it. I'm looking to get an 85mm now . I do alot of portrait and street photography
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Thank you for great rundown of an area of current personal confusion. Truly enjoyed your presentation and expertise. I’ve been stuck between 50mm and 85mm for some time now and found your comparisons very helpful. While my camera has an APSC sensor, I found your full sensor examples enlightening. Thank you again.
This was literally the MOST detailed and helpful video! Thank you! 🙌🙌
85 mm is my favorite focal length. When I finally do buy a full frame camera, one of the first lenses I am going to purchase for it is in 85 mm f 1.8. Then at some point after that I plan to purchase and 85 mm F 1.4 Sigma art lens. The auto focus kind of sucks on the winds though so it's really only good for Photography in which the subjects is willing to hold still while you get the focus correct for certain.
I don’t have a 35 prime, but I do have a 50 and an 85 ... although I love them both, I like the 85 for portraits a lot more. Thank you for this thorough tutorial
thank you for all the info. I love when a video is informative and you endorse a product that is actually relevant to the viewer. I got a tone of information on the lenses.
This video!!! I've watched so many camera comparisons and this one BY FAR is the most useful!!
Your video comparing these three primes is indeed informative. I suggest you also upload a video comparing sigma 50 f/1.4 vs Canon 50 f/1.4 and sigma 85 f/1.4 vs Canon 85 f/1.4
I LOVE THIS VIDEO I’m barber and I want to upgrade my kit But I didn’t know wich one was the right one. Thanks for the vid
35 bro
Especially with the coronavirus around
Me too! I’m currently using iPhone
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Did you wind up with the 85? I would guess that would give you the easiest professional looking shot for someone that doesn’t have time to become a professional photographer
Really great video, so well organized and with so much imagery for comparison. It gives me a much better picture of the 3 lenses than other vids I've watched on the same topic. :)
Thank you so much for this! I appreciate how you explained this and your process. Very helpful
Such a well made comparison video! I have enjoyed it from a-z. I have personally a 50mm 1.8 (like almost everybody) and upgraded to a 35mm 1.4 Sigma Art lens since I am shooting a lot of travel style / Instagram pictures. My issue with the 50 usually was the 4:5 crop from Instagram. I missed so many nice "perfect" pictures because of it. Instead of having an 85mm, I'm having a 105mm 2.8 but Macro. It gives me that extra reach if the 35mm is too far but since it's a macro lens I don't have to back off. I can even take a close up of the coffee mug, the eye, hand, or whatever. I find it because of the Macro feature to be very versatile and still way lighter than to carry a 70-200 2.8 around with me. Ohh, and I am having a 14-24 2.8 for those reeeeeaaalllyyy tight places, hotel rooms or in the city if I need the whole building in the frame. It's a lifesaver. To sum up, main: 35mm 1.4, 105mm 2.8 macro, if needed 14-24mm 2.8 :)
100mm macro is actually one of the best portrait lenses out there. It's insanely sharp and more versatile than any other lens.
To users of APS-C Canon cameras such as 60D for example: The real focal length you would be getting with these lenses: 35mm equals 56mm, 50mm equals 80mm, 85mm equals 136mm on your camera. You're welcome
good reference! thank you!
@@JessicaWhitaker My pleasure, keep up the good work
thank you very much 😍
So basically I should use a 16mm, 30mm, and a 50mm for my Canon 7D? I really miss this part of having a 35mm film camera. Ugh.
Renee Farias Photo Hey! I’m new to photography and I want to know what is the difference in f/1.2 , f/1.4 and f/1.8 in every lens? like what does it means and do and what are the differences?
This was really good and super helpful! I actually watched it from start to finish without skipping! All good content! You have a new subscriber!
Great video! I just got my first camera and I'm trying to learn more about all of the different lenses and what their different strengths are. Love it!
35 is a must if you want to see subject + context
50 vs 85, unless you do a lot of portraits outdoor, I would say pick the 50 just because its more versatile.
35 and 50 are my favorite lens!
most useful comment!
Agreed. I also find the 85cmm depth of field too shallow. Especially when there isn't something closer to the camera and it's just subject and a very blurry fat away background
Jess Cuz Renee Farias Photo Hey! I’m new to photography and I want to know what is the difference in f/1.2 , f/1.4 and f/1.8 in every lens? like what does it means and do and what are the differences?
@@bieaye3233 Hi. The "f" value is for aperture. So, f/1.2 will give you more blurry background & focus will be only on the subject while f/1.8 will allow much of the background to be in focus.
The f/1.4 is between the two of them.
the model was absolutely gorgeous
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Hello do you know what camera model she is using? Thank you
The best video I've seen with details on the lenses and what it can do, good Job and excellent work
I don't know much about photography, just picked it up as a hobby and trying to learn as much as possible. If you were to pick one lens from the three to do a little bit of different types of photography, like portrait, landscape, travel, sports, night, etc. Which one would be the best option?
Damn. I still can't decide which one looks better. They all look perfect in their own way. The bokeh on the 85 is just mind blowing though.
And that model is very very very cute 😍 (especially with those curls)
Please tell her that my heart skipped a few beats
This was so helpful, thank you! I'm just dipping my toe into photography and many tutorials are so complicated I feel like I should give up because I'll never learn it all. Yours was thorough and insightful. I feel informed rather than overwhelmed. New sub!
That’s really helped a lot, I’m just starting out and it’s so confusing choosing which lens is best for what situation. Thank you 🙏🏼
This is one of my favorite videos I just wish you would do this same review on the a6400 using a Sony E35mm, E50mm and sigma 56mm lens. That would be a wish come true.
Loved this! I love my 50mm but it’s a little more challenging for me because I don’t have a full frame camera so I have to be a lot further away from my subject to use the lens.
that means you won't like 85mm on the full frame.
I have been wanting to get different lenses but was confused as to which will be better, but the comparison shown in the video made it all clear.
Thank you for this great advice. I do landscapes, but want to get into portraits. This was helpful.
Great comparison. Thanks for this!
WALWIN yay you’re so welcome!!
This video was exceptionally well done in describing the real world differences and applications for these three focal lengths. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is straight forward. It meets a beginners educational needs. I love it
JUst came across your channel and I'm already hooked. This video was very detailed, and simple to understand. I have a Canon myself and I've been wondering when would be the right time to upgrade my lens, to what lens, etc, so thank-you!
Yayy loved working with you! 💖
Superbly stunning work (and channel to boot)!! You go gurl, okkrut!
I love my 50mm its the one i find myself always failing back to for inspiration.
yessss!
I really appreciated your feedback comparing these 3 lenses. Thank you.
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Yay! you're so welcome, so happy to hear that!
i think the best way is to rent/borrow the lense and compare them by yourself. then you know which one to buy.
Stanley Bao absolutely!
Thank you for such a wonderful review!!! I have been looking for helpful reviews and so far, this is one of the best, simplest yet so informative!!!
So far, this video is #1 in my books for explaining lenses!! ⭐
Great video, super useful!! I'm in love with the 35 mm.... I'm saving up to get one, can't wait to have it and enjoying photographing even more!! kisses
thank you so much! yesss the 35mm is GREAT!
The more the background distracts, the higher the focal length. That's my rule of thumb.
Smart approach
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Hi Jessica, let me start by saying that was a fantastic video. I really appreciated how you showed what each shot would look like with each focal length. I am just getting started and was unsure as to what focal length I should begin with. Your video relly helped me solidify my decision. Thanks again
Just ordered myself a Canon 90D with, 35mm f2, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, and 17-40mm so im pretty glad I got a mix of different lens after seeing this. Cant wait to try everything out!
Super educational! The camera tilt and positionning on the 35mm was the most useful tip here for me! 🙏
Pierre Li yay so so happy to hear that!
Hi, where or when does she explaining about the the tilt? I want to learn.
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Yes i saw that second time i saw the video. But thanks man :)
This is one awesome video 😊👍🏾
Good Day
I`m loving your channel
Please tell Me which lens can be used for videos of miniatures like barbie shoes and other.
Thank You.
85mm
A macro lens would be ideal
macro lens is essential, you can rent it and that's it, you wont need it every day
60 mm macro lens
This has been super helpful! I started out on a 85mm 1.4 lens a year ago and I've worked it to death lol. Now with my first wedding coming up I think it's time I added another one to my arsenal. Your video has been very informative and helped me see what I can I do with this upcoming shoot based of my choice of lenses. The 35mm is really what's calling my name, I think having my 85mm will make up for the loss of the 50mm, plus the second shooter has one, so I think we'll be fine. Thanks for making this video, keep 'em coming love.
You are awesome for sharing your knowledge about these lenses. I’m a complete beginner and I find it so useful and helpful. Thank you!!!
Still the most useful comparison of this focal ranges up until today.
It shows that you're an actual pro photographer. Thank you!
The same comparison for other types of photography like street or travel would be very useful. :)
35mm love how the background is represented. i never saw the point of going to a bunch of cool locations just to obliterate the background.
I JUST got an 85mm 1.2 lens yesterday, upgraded from my Canon T6i kit lens (yikes!) and I am so excited. I can't wait to get a full sensor camera body, but until then I am loving my test shots with this new 85mm. Great video, clear examples!
I really enjoyed this video! Very well done. I learned exactly what I needed to make my decision!
I prefer the 50mm because its good when it comes to fashion photography it doesn’t look flat and there’s more movement in your camera angle(my opinion)
Awesome video, 35 is ballsy to use for shooting people but you got really good looks doing that. Solid tip on the downward angle. I'm not a portrait/fashion specialist, but a really cheap sleeper lens for canon APS-C is the 55-250 kit lens for the occasional environmental headshots and corporate shots I do, which generally call for a longer lens. They're not the highest build quality but my copy is as sharp as any zoom I own, or at least as sharp as you need for shooting faces IMO. It's a poor man's 70-200 that looks pretty much as good as a pro 70-200 ;) If I were a beginner with a canon apsc DSLR, or a mirrorless with an adapter, I'd seriously look into one, they're $150 or so used.
thanks for sharing. great tutorial to help understand the differences between the lenses. keep up the good work!!
Very helpful! Thank you! Your model shines with the 85.