Two of the most common focal lengths in portrait photography are 24mm and 35mm. In fact, every camera maker, from Canon to Sony to Fuji, has one or more wide aperture prime lens options for each; and third party manufacturers, like Tamron and Sigma, add to the assortment of options. Why are these lenses so common and popular? In this video, Pye Jirsa explains why 24mm and 35mm lenses are his favorite primes, discussing their versatility, their affect on the emotion of an image, and more.
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PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
- Canon EF 24mm f/2.8 IS USM Wide Angle Lens
- Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for Canon EF
- Canon EF 24mm f1.4L II USM Lens
- Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM Lens
- Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens
- Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 E-Mount Full Frame Lens
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART Lens for Canon EF
- Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX NIKKOR Lens for DSLR Cameras
- Nikon 35mm f/1.4G AF-S NIKKOR Lens
- Nikon 24mm f/1.8G AF-S ED NIKKOR Lens
- Nikon 24mm f/1.4G AF-S ED NIKKOR Lens
- Canon EOS C200 8.85MP PL Mount 4K UHD Digital Cinema
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM Zoom Lens
- Benro S8 Tripod
- Blue Yeti USB Microphone
- Adobe Premiere Pro
