Is a higher focal length better?
Is a higher focal length better?
The longer the focal length, the narrower the angle of view and the higher the magnification. The shorter the focal length, the wider the angle of view and the lower the magnification.
What each focal length is good for?
Focal length size guide
| Focal Length | Type of Lens | What is it used for? |
|---|---|---|
| 14mm – 35mm | Wide angle | Landscape, architecture |
| 35mm – 85mm | Standard | Street, travel, portrait |
| 85mm – 135mm | Short telephoto | Street photography and portraits |
| 135mm+ | Medium telephoto | Sports, wildlife, action |
What is the most useful focal length?
The 35mm is possibly the most popular focal length in all of photographic history. The 28mm is also a popular and highly versatile wide angle, without being too wide.
How much focal length do I need?
What Focal Length Do I Need for a Particular Shot?
| Range* | APS-C Focal Length | Full-frame Focal Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 8-14mm | 14-22mm |
| Wide | 15-22mm | 24-35mm |
| Normal | 24-32mm | 40-55mm |
| Moderate | 50-60mm | 80-100mm |
What is the best all around focal length?
On a full frame camera, a 50mm focal length is ideal for everything from architecture to portraiture to landscapes. The standard field of view is pleasing to the eye as well. On a crop sensor camera, a 50mm lens acts like a short telephoto lens, giving you more reach in the 80mm range.
Should I get 50mm or 35mm?
Compare the images taken with both lenses from the same position and with the same settings. You would see that the 50mm gives you a shallower depth of field and better bokeh. The 35mm, on the other hand, will fit more into the frame, making it more suitable for landscape and indoor photos.