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Is a 50mm or 85mm better for portraits?
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Is a 50mm or 85mm better for portraits?
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While 50mm lenses are great for general photography, 85mm lenses are preferable for portraiture for a number of reasons. In addition, 85 millimetres is a fantastic portrait lens because it is in the short telephoto range.
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