The so-called Nifty Fifty lens is popular among many photographers, prized for its versatility and perspective closest to human vision. However, if you’re fond of 50mm and use it for most of your photography work, you could also be making a big composition mistake with this focal length.
In the video above, London-based landscape and portrait photographer Martin Castein talks about some of the important things to keep in mind when shooting with a 50mm lens. These include why it looks different compared to other focal lengths and how we can work around it. He also includes some sample photos to demonstrate his points so we can better understand how the trick works.
Have you also noticed his observations when you’re shooting with the 50mm lens, whether a portrait or a street snap? Or, have you already figured out the trick to avoiding this mistake even before watching the video? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
