35mm vs 50mm for Portrait Photography

[@prince2thethrone]

Oh my GAWD!!! that model is so beautiful. Thanks Julia for the vids . I really learn a lot . I think 35mm will be my thing

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and ahh I agree, I loved working with her!! 💛

[@rbrown621jr]

What is the models IG so that we can follow her?

[@AbhishekGupta-pg6ib]

@@rbrown621jr It's SHANICE_ESTHER_LOUISE

[@BennyBlawnk]

Lol she's nice looking but damn u sound desperate lol the one taking the pictures looks better in my opinion

[@prince2thethrone]

@@BennyBlawnk smh. desperate for saying someone is beautiful? You better than that bro. I think its better to build someone up than tear them down. you don't have to push someone down to lift yourself up. i respect your opinion. i just hope you don't have to take a stab at me to do it.

[@franckleclerc8692]

The model is so gorgeous and she pose so well. I don't really know if I prefer photos with 35 or 50, I think it depends of the background is nice to be seen or not

[@burnolltd.9808]

For those who don't know, the above images are taken on full frame camera with 35mm and 55mm lens. For you to know how 35mm will look like on Crop(Aps-c) censor camera refer 50 mm photographs of the above video. 35mm is more or less within 52-56 mm on crop censor camera after crop factor.

[@guillaumebouqueau]

Really great to see the raw photo before you apply your edit. Not necessary every time but it’s always interesting to see how people shoot for the edit. Great work once again.

[@_ronaldbenitez]

Just in time I'm planning on getting a sigma 35mm 1.4 art lens and I think I've decided. You're the best!

[@rick-deckard]

Whoaa great job everyone! Please have her back, she's so good!

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you and I will!

[@ReallyNissa]

Gosh all of these were great! She is so beautiful 😍Makes me want a 35 mm even more! 😭

[@ThaoTrangPhotography]

Thank you so much! I really like that you show bts, photos of before and after, and the video quality was awesome! I really like 35mm for showing the environment and 50mm for a closed up shot.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you!

[@vo__visuals]

Currently trying to decide if I want to purchase the 35mm lens. I have a 50mm. This video was perfect to watch. I'm a bit late in watching as it was posted in 2019, but it's still relevant. Thank you so much for posting! Love the video and love the images you got.

[@brandonj8018]

Best to rent/hire a cheaper 35 to save money.

[@mcmaximax]

I LOVE 35mm but using it for portraits can leave me wanting to grab longer lens for compression sometimes. To me, 35mm makes you work more for portraits and consider the surroundings more. That said, your work is amazing and you got one more subscriber here :)

[@MCM686]

The 50 did a great job, I own one and it's my favorite, the 35 mm overpowered the 50 in the walking shots, this has got to be my next lens. Love your videos.

[@dragonfist25]

Yeah the 35mm was definitely the winner for the walking shots.

[@MCM686]

@@dragonfist25 also the flowers as background doesn't blur that much as the 50 it's not noticeable until I saw this comparison 35 won for some and the 50 mm is a lens I love regardless.

[@viciwo3396]

Still a great video 3yrs later!

[@viciwo3396]

I do events indoors and 35mm lens is indispensable. Not too wide but you have to know how to move with you legs. It forces you to think about your composition. I'm trying to transition into all primes now. Thanks for another great video tutorial. Both lenses are great but if I was starting out, I will get a 35mm first before a 50mm lens. It's just a personal preference, not the rule.

[@zakhussain7638]

I use both 50mm and 35mm at my weddings when I’m doing the couple shoots, as they are similar but they have their own advantages ☺️

[@dalesaco201]

Which should I buy first? I don't have enough money to buy both at once 😟 pls help

[@AyoSosanya]

@@dalesaco201 50 then 35 if you can't get both unless if you're experienced already then i'd go straight for the 35mm

[@Thelustigclub]

The photographer is a pretty as the model but that doesn’t matter. Your videos are just amazing. Good job. I was hesitating between a 35mm and 50mm on full frame camera and now I know for sure I want a 35mm. Thanks a lot.

[@unknowncaller4739]

You’re so talented we appreciate you sharing your gift with us

[@angelica7588]

This is sooooo on time . I just started photography . I have my first photo shoot this weekend and one next weekend . I’m super nervous . I’m using the 50 mm 1.4 lens. I’m nervous but excited at the same time .

[@rumporridge1]

Good luck and have fun on the shoot. That care free attitude will help your model feel at ease.

[@angelica7588]

Thanks guys !

[@ConnorEckdahl]

This was really good Julia!! Your location was awesome! Really played to the strengths of the 35 and 50mm. Loved the look of these

[@joshua4578]

I like both...maybe the 35 a smidge more for wider shots, but those mid length portraits, the 50

[@brahmabeharrysingh5287]

Great video. Also saw the pics on the blog. Just the information and comparison I was looking for. I'm always juggling between my 35 and 50 in my street photography and I think I'm developing a slight preference for the 35. But the question lingers about whether it's too wide (as I've been told) for portraits. From this vid I see there's no real issue. Much thanks. And that model - Shanice - is just so enchanting!

[@dariusc4002]

Awesome video as always! The model is sooo beautiful!!!

[@pragatigupta1541]

Love your photography😍😍... Was wondering if u could post a beginners guide video... Cuz I am really interested in photography but don't know how to handle a camera with all the settings. Love ur work❤️

[@miay296]

Hi Julia, where do you get the camera strap? Looks so convenient to work with! Thanks❤

[@Papageihund]

if i were 17 again, i had immediately fallen in love right now. This model has a super sweet smile. Such a beauty!

[@christopherthompson8737]

That model is so gorgeous. I hope to one day be as talented as you are and be able to get models that can really step up my portfolio.

[@joshprado7692]

yes god bless i was about to invest in a 35mm

[@mareksurkala]

Your work with 35mm lens is amazing. Those photos have “something”. Have you tried 28mm for portraits?

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much! And yes I have, I usually use the 28mm for when I'm travelling as the Sony f2 version is a really tiny lens, I have a portrait photoshoot coming up with it soon 😄

[@sabinafrisova2058]

Im getting the 50mm this december and honestly, this got me excited a lot!!

[@aportraitontech5218]

Great work and comparisons on your clips! Very helpful on deciding on either the 35, 50 or 85 👍🏽📷

[@sydneycranford3419]

Always love a lens comparison video!

[@hurleygreen927]

Great video with a fantastic model! I have a nifty fifty which I love for portraits, and a 24-70mm for wider shots. Keep up the great work!

[@brandondemondwashington6148]

Great video! This made me buy the 35 mm equivalent 50mm for my crop sensor. I feel it is worth the money. Beautiful model too, and if she is every in Texas I would love to book her for a photo shoot.

[@cairdee]

I do wish we could also see the differences of focal lengths. I loved the video, and I tend to like the 35mm more. However, seeing them both shot in the same spot would have been cool.

[@lacuisinezeng]

I envy you! SO nice weather! I am a photographer in Canada, now days, I really need to keep the guests warm during the photo shoot.

[@troyr3478]

As usual great video,and that model is...WOW.

[@gametherapy2534]

Best video ever! Great comparison and gorgeous photos.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you so much!

[@CapturedByKen]

I’m always switching between 35 and 50, can never pick a fave (but I’m on a crop sensor so it’s a bit different in my case)

[@chellmcwags6229]

I have a crop sensor and was wondering which would you recommend for indoor, lowlight for 2 people? The 35mm or 50mm?

[@CapturedByKen]

@@chellmcwags6229 from personal experience, I'd go with the 35mm if you're indoor ...you'll have a little more freedom ...plus on a crop it'll be closer to a 50 anyway 👍🏼

[@chellmcwags6229]

Ok great!! Thanks so much for your help! I appreciate it!!😁

[@zebical]

You have the best comparison videos. Easy to watch videos also. Thank you.

[@aps-pictures9335]

Lol thanks for these, I'm so lost in which lens to get for portraits, I love both of them for different reasons!

[@mikebray48]

Hey Julia I shoot Nikon and absolutely LOVE my 50 mm F/1.8 it is amazing for portrait photography. I have to agree with what you said, even with Nikon, the 35 mm is better for editorial style photos and struggles with close up portrait shots. I owned a 35 mm for a bit and really didn't like the results I got from it, so I ended up selling it. I also found the Nikon 35 mm struggled and missed focus on more shots. I rarely miss focus on my 50 mm. Right now I shoot APS-C but switching to full frame in the next couple months, so I may but a 35 mm again plus an 85 mm just to do a comparison between the 3 lenses. But I will never give up my 50 mm

[@robertsellsatl]

If you shoot aps-c then the 50mm lens is actually a 75 for the effects of this video and your 35mm lens is actually a 50mm. This is because of the crop factor aps-c cameras have (1.5x or 1.6x if you have a Canon.)

[@mikebray48]

@@robertsellsatl oh I know...I still love how my 50 mm is even on the APS-C (Nikon D3200). But I am switching to full frame soon (buying a D850 and Z6) so I am excited to see the results I get with it and my other lenses on them.

[@iemwill9429]

love your leather body strap! where did you get it from? let me know

[@sush2142]

That model is so cuuuute!

[@Pocketbassist]

+1 for model choice! Her skin, body vibe is everything! If you know how to use the 35, it’s super versatile

[@abchappell01]

Wonderful video. Your model Shanice is simply awesome. She is one of the best that you have used.

[@juliatrotti]

Thank you very much!

[@PorscheAbraham]

The model is a ray of sunshine! ☀️😍 Gonna go with the 50mm first bc I’ll also use it for video (I hear the auto focus can be painfully loud on the 35mm) Thx for sharing!

[@wagner.trindade]

All photos are great but 35mm is definitely my favorite

[@chelsiemeyer7546]

Been trying to decide between these two lenses for my next buy! This helped a lot! Loved all the pictures and the model was stunning! ♥️👏

[@KeeleyBeauty]

I LIVE for your comparison videos! Would you be able to compare 1.8, 1.4, and 1.2 lenses? The 1.8 lenses are so affordable, I want to know if it’s really worth it! 🧡

[@brandonj8018]

Yes they are.

[@mikec2551]

Great job, Julia. Love your style.

[@christiecipriano5648]

I have the 50 and trying to decide if I need the 35mm also. So similar but yet different depending on the shot. Also have a 15-50 2.8 so not sure if that is good enough

[@brittanybeaver6145]

Can you download the preset pack on mobile or do you have to have a desktop

[@es0516]

Love these comparison videos. I just bought a Sony a5100 and was debating which of these to go with. I've been using a 35mm f 1.8 on a Nikon D3200 for a couple years, I think I still prefer the 35mm over the 50mm, I like having more of the background in my images. And technically couldn't you just get a little closer to the subject with the 35mm to crop out more of the background for similar effect to the 50mm minus the stronger bokeh effect?

[@bethgibson8190]

Julia if you had to choose between the 85 and the 50 1.2 as a portrait photographer who loves Boca and in all around good lens to start with what do you recommend? I have the Canon 51.8 but once something more. And also just to say I'm not sure the 1.8 versus the 1.2 50mm if I'd really be blown away by the 1.2 50 mm?? Ugh, Please give me your recommendation so I consider that in my decision too. Thanks Julia for all your great content Love you!? 😽💕

[@Jigsaw407]

Stunning model and great informative video!

[@thienluong3263]

much better effects between 35mm and 50mm lens, Nice photos

[@joshgoreee]

you're videos make me so happy

[@joshgoreee]

also my 35mm is always my goto

[@seankeifferduremdes5004]

If I download the app Digital Film on my phone and subscribe to it, will I be able to access your Lightroom presets?

[@kevinjorgensen1046]

Try the Sigma 105f1.4 Art and the Sigma 40f1.4 Art. I purchased both and am stunned by the contrast and sharpness. My 5DMiv recognizes both as native lenses. Throw in my 7DM2 and 2 lenses turn into 4.

[@emilyyoung232]

Can you do a video on how you learned to shoot in such a low aperture while still getting the entire face in focus? What your aperture should be at compared to the distance you should be from your subject when shooting at 1.2 or 1.4

[@GreenRC24]

Don't shoot extremely close and you will be fine. At 35mm and 50mm you don't really shoot that close to begin with.

[@chungmanng2340]

@@GreenRC24 when shooting low aperture, we should keep distance not too close to the subject to get the entire body in focus. thanks your advice.

[@GreenRC24]

@@chungmanng2340 Exactly.

[@cmps91]

Hi i have a question, I have nikon d810 with 24-70 lens, if I set in 35mm f4. I Dont have enough depth of field for sharp my subject, how did you do it in this session?

[@mynkao]

8:26 Captain Marvel, saving the world, and doing photography 😂

[@kimjoseph5668]

Love this video! The model is so pretty! I like her clothes as well!

[@bevaiktsho]

Thankyou...going with 35mm

[@JojoDineros]

35mm is the best at all times.

[@nicholsonsaint-ange4927]

So which one between both 35 or 50 will be the best for walking around street model mostly like instagram model …so we can get whole body….much details….& wide angle please?

[@davidpaw22]

What sucks is that I have cropped censor camera, but these videos help a lot. Currently have a 35mm. Want to rock the 50mm 1.4 in the future.

[@musicsoulhaysgrl]

When you did the walking test, how were you able to maintain focus while walking backwards? Was it auto or manual focus??

[@juliatrotti]

I always shoot with auto focus since it's more accurate and I like to use a shallow depth of field which you can't actually see through the viewfinder. On my 5D series I normally use one-shot as I find servo modes to not be that accurate. On mirrorless cameras I like to use Continuous focus for movement :)

[@musicsoulhaysgrl]

Julia Trotti thank you for being one of the few creators who is willing to reply to your subscribers! This helps!! I’m assuming for a camera like the 5D, once you AF on the subject and start walking backwards, you don’t have to re-focus? Also, I currently have the Canon 6D and realized that the shutter speed only goes up to 1/4000, whereas yours goes higher. Are there any disadvantages to this as the max? I’ve been trying to practice and I take a lot of inspiration from you, so I’m wondering if this speed is “acceptable”? I notice you shoot with the widest possible f stop and pretty low ISO. And combined with a high shutter speed, your images come out great!

[@juliatrotti]

​@@musicsoulhaysgrl Aw of course, I'm happy to help! So on the 5D with one-shot AF mode, I am focusing in between every single shot that I take so it's a little bit slower. On a mirrorless with continuous AF i would just half hold down the shutter the entire time and shoot away. The main advantage for being able to go up to 1/8000 is that I can shoot wide open at f1.2 during the day/bright sunlight. Since you can only go up to 4000, you would just need to bump up your aperture a bit until your photo is properly exposed. But to be honest, the only time I have to shoot during the middle of the day is for weddings and fashion shoots where I am normally at f2 minimum anyway. I only do my personal photoshoots wide open and I tend to plan those for later on in the afternoon.

[@musicsoulhaysgrl]

Julia Trotti Thank you so much!! Okay, that makes sense. I was taking grad pictures for a friend and had her walk towards the camera, but I wasn’t walking backwards to keep the same distance and I also didn’t refocus every time and just held down my back button focus and kept shooting...wish I had seen this video beforehand 😅 (as you can probably guess, most of the shots were out of focus) And ah, the shutter speed makes sense. Explains why it’s been hard for me to shoot wide open directly in the middle of the day with harsher sunlight. Also, in terms of upgrading the camera body, what do you recommend (preferably Canon) that’s the best bang for your bucK? I won’t be doing this for a while, but just want to know your recommendation!

[@juliatrotti]

​@@musicsoulhaysgrl Nice, glad I could help! I've only really used the 5D series from Canon from the 2 to 4, there's not much difference between 3 and 4 so the 3 can be a good option and you could probably find it cheap somewhere. Otherwise I really liked the EOS R as well during the few shoots that I did with it! I would like to try out some more cameras from their mirrorless series, I'll definitely make some videos about it when I do.

[@Kamil_Konrad_Kowalczyk]

Hi Juls! 😀 After have using for a 1y 85 1.4 and few month 35mm 1.4 my fav it's 85 but 🤔 think i need 50 1.2... why because it's close to eyes view point. When i think "nifty fifty" i think rf 50 1.2... a waaay better than old 50's 👌

[@joshua4578]

Love the model. Do a shoot with her and Alice! Great comparison again.

[@cnottagejr]

i like them both i will buy both of them

[@BellaVita1890]

Super helpful video!! Thank you!

[@nexusmediaworld]

Dear Julia , why do you always use 1.2 ? Maybe you can try more high.

[@HooverDyson]

Where to get ur camera shoulder belt thing? Looks really nice

[@milesmorales2106]

please tell me you found an answer! I really want one of those

[@brandonj8018]

Moneymaker from Holdfast Gear

[@jklim587]

Please do a 35mm f1.4 vs 35mm f1.8 comparison vid

[@MeecheeW]

Love this, How did you find your photography style??

[@ap2582]

Beautiful model loved the 50mm shots the most

[@allanawilks7232]

If you had the choice of using a canon 50mm 1.4 lens or selling that one and buying the sigma 35mm 1.4 art would you? or would you stick to the canon 50mm 1.4? thanks xx

[@eviem70]

Omg she’s so pretty. Love her shyness

[@ysean9041]

Hi Julia love your vids they are both beautiful and helpful! But I still struggle between 35mm and 50mm having known the difference lol... May I ask what focus mode you use more AF-C or AF-S? As the model usually keeps moving all the time..

[@HBZERaviation]

Finally the 35mm is just more polyvalent but the 50mm help to blur more the background ?

[@staplercut]

Hmm. What i see is that both lenses work well in this kinda shoot, but the most pleasing photos are those with background being well composed in the frame. Especially related to shots with garage door/flowers/

[@RealPearlMania]

Please can you clarify this: If you look at your metering and the line is in the middle on zero, do you take the photo or do you underexpose and have the line a little to the left before taking a photo? Where is your line usually at please?

[@markcimon3588]

Both are great to use, if you have a 50 mil, take 3 steps back, voila.....😁

[@yannylane]

Lol thanks 😁

[@night_runnerexe]

Amazing shoot Julia!😁😁😁YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TRY THE 70-200 F2.8 FOR A SHOOT. 📸

[@victorajayi9056]

Does shooting at 35mm with a 16-35mm lens for example give you the same look?

[@dragonfist25]

They both look great. It would just come down to what your friend or client needs the images for. I always carry both on shoots just in case.

[@sebasgzz05]

Love the video and the photos!!! Could you do this but with a crop sensor too?? Like 35mm & 50mm using crop sensor vs full frame

[@k.7306]

Very nice video! The conclusion is that for portraits, 85mm is the minimun focal length that can be used... The depth of field is ideal, the distortions is less. 35mm and 50mm are great options for other kinds of photography - I use 35mm lens for portraits too, but only for specific works (mainly in cases that I want the background to be not so blury...).

[@Shaolinthemple]

I am looking at these focal lengths. To give some added info, I have two little ones so it's mainly to capture them. I imagine the 35mm might be more ideal, but I'm really not that sure since I haven't done too much research unfortunately at this point. Any thoughts would be most appreciative. Perhaps it'll be a great idea for a video. It'll certainly help parents who have kids and are looking for a lens to capture them playing together and other moments. Just a thought.

[@rosannakuerner6182]

MHN yes! I think that’s a great idea. I have three kids and trying to figure out which lens would be best capturing them all together. I would love it if she did a video with a family or kids photo shoot.

[@92katierowe]

I have a 50mm 1.8 and 35mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4 and I mainly use my 35mm its so good so worth it. I would suggest perhaps hiring the focal lengths you are looking at and testing them out yourself to see what works for your style of photography.

[@Christian-up4tx]

you should do two similar photo shoots with the two most extreme lenses in your kit. like compare a 24mm and 200mm??

[@souljah9e]

Thank you so much for sharing. 35mm is Gold🔥

[@jaycoronado3441]

Great video. I bought the 24mm because I was shooting crop before. I have grown to love the distortion the 24 makes. Next lens will be the 35. Also, really love the LA presets. What tag do you use for your presets?

[@Jocoarsenal]

Hi Julia, Does it have sense to own both the 50mm and the 35mm as well? As a beginner I am always struggling when I have more than one lens, since I constantly changing them to check whether the one or the other is better. It does not let me to focus on the more important parts: posing, lights, etc. I was thinking about to keep only one. What do u recommend? (I have a FF body )

[@juliatrotti]

To be honest, I only have a 50mm because it was one of my first prime focal lengths. In hindsight I would prefer to have a kit of just 35, 85 and 135 - I feel like all these lenses are different enough from each other that they get a lot of use. The 50 is very similar to both the 35 and 85 and even though I like using it for youtube videos I have considered selling it off as it really doesn't get enough use in my professional life!

[@antoniodevera5988]

So on an APS-C sensor 35mm or 50 mm? Thanks!

[@xolacido]

Hello Julia! For engagement or wedding photos which one do you use the most between 35mm and 50mm? I am trying to get 85mm f1.4 and I do not know which one I should buy next between 35mm and 50mm. Thank you!

[@juliatrotti]

If you haven’t yet, you should check out my 2nd last video that I uploaded about 2 photographers and the best 2 primes lenses you need - that set up is exactly how I shoot the majority of my couple shoots, engagements, weddings, etc!

[@xolacido]

Julia Trotti ok! Thank you!

[@BennyVaslhynfilms]

Nice shoots, what lense do you recommend for a starter in photography? i have a dslr canon 250d and I am learning a lot from your videos

[@brandonj8018]

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8

[@staples8a4]

Love the 50

[@mistryhetul.m3785]

Hi i am from India, and I have Canon M50 cemara, so EF_M50 F/1.8 lens is good for portrait photography (use with adapter) it is also use group photography (4 _to 5 person)

[@abhikaulavkar]

I seen ur video till end & I found tat 35mm lens brought more drama adding surrounding. The images u shoot from 35mm keeping subject in centre are looks dramatic than 50mm. & if we talk about lens distortion, nowadays it can be easily resolved by post process editing techniques. In my opinion in this video I found results from 35mm more faithful. Thanks for comparison & sharing 🙏🏻👍

[@naheliegend5222]

35mill is the king but at the moment I prefer a 28mill lens for more wide ankle editorial shots