distance from subject for a given focal length???

Terry_Hill · 14th of January 2009 (Wed)

Hi,

I've had a search of the threads but can't find what I'm after!?!?!

I will be attempting some head and upper body prtrait shots for work tomorrow and was wondering if there was a guide as to what focal lengths worked at what distances from the subject for a given length of portrait that I could take down as a ready reconner.

I don't shoot many protraits and so don't have a natural feel for subject distance in these situations. I know that most recomend to stick around the 100mm (equivalent) focal length mark but how far from your subject would this mean you needed to be?

I will be shooting natural light as our office has huge windows and using reflectors to balance out shadows and have lens options from 10-300mm on a 400D if any of this gives extra info that is of use.

A link to a reference page or a quick guide for the popular focal lengths (50,75,105) for head, 3/4 and full length shots would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance

T

WT21 · 27th of May 2009 (Wed)

No one ever answered this question? I have the same question. If there's no response here, then maybe the answer doesn't exist?

JerelXTI · 27th of May 2009 (Wed)

I don't know if this is what you need but i'll post it.

http://www.dofmaster.com/doftable.html

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Terry_Hill Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 649 IMAGE EDITING OK	distance from subject for a given focal length??? Hi, I've had a search of the threads but can't find what I'm after!?!?! I will be attempting some head and upper body prtrait shots for work tomorrow and was wondering if there was a guide as to what focal lengths worked at what distances from the subject for a given length of portrait that I could take down as a ready reconner. I don't shoot many protraits and so don't have a natural feel for subject distance in these situations. I know that most recomend to stick around the 100mm (equivalent) focal length mark but how far from your subject would this mean you needed to be? I will be shooting natural light as our office has huge windows and using reflectors to balance out shadows and have lens options from 10-300mm on a 400D if any of this gives extra info that is of use. A link to a reference page or a quick guide for the popular focal lengths (50,75,105) for head, 3/4 and full length shots would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance T __________________ "Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase" Percy W Harris my flickr Click Here and Join the POTN flickr Group!

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WT21 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,226	Re: distance from subject for a given focal length??? No one ever answered this question? I have the same question. If there's no response here, then maybe the answer doesn't exist? __________________ 6D, 28/1.8, 85/1.8, 70-210/3.5-4.5 USM, 430 EX ii. Working mainly kids activities and events. Other cameras: m43 and RX100

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JerelXTI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: From Virginia but stationed in Columbus, GA Posts: 265 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: distance from subject for a given focal length??? I don't know if this is what you need but i'll post it. http://www.dofmaster.com/doftable.html __________________ Canon 7D, Rebel XTI, Kit Lens 18-55,50mm f/1.8 II lens, 55-250mm f/4-5.6, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6, Canon BG-E3 Battery Grip, Opteka IR Remote, X-Rite Colorchecker,580 EXII,430EXII My Flickr / My Website / Facebook

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