Larry Clark wrote:
>
>As for a choice between the 24mm and 28mm, that may come down to
>your personal shooting style. It is a long stretch from 50mm to
>24mm. If you use a 35mm, going to 28mm doesn't buy you that much
>more. When using prime lenses, I find that the 50mm-35mm-24mm
>spread works well. In fact, you might find yourself using the
>35mm more than you might think now. As a general matter, I've
>found 28mm not quite wide enough when shooting people pictures.
The nontrivial problem with groups shots and 28mm lens is the distortion. I
shot a group of about 40 people standing in rows, some up some stairs and
other sitting, kneeling and standing. And while the shoot was a good one,
I noticed that the size of heads dropped off dramatically as you compare
those sitting, , kneeling and standing in the next row. I don't know what
the "professionals" use for large group shots but I have looked at several
photo books lately and noticed the least distortion was with those using 80
to 85mm. Now they had to back up the camera a bit but the head sizes more
like what the eye tricks you into seeing real life.
Please share your experiences on groups shots and focal length.
Andre
San Carlos, CA
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