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[franksgym]

I have a Nikon D810 with a Nikkor AF-S 24-120
1:3.5 to 5.6 lens I’m using it for portrait with a backdrop. I was told I should a wide angle lens. My budget is under $500, would it make a huge difference? My backdrop is 10’ tall 12’ wide & standing 10’ to 12’ away. any opinions on this topic appreciated. (My camera uses only full crop lens)

[ScottinPollock]

Wide angle lenses make terrible portraits. One of the better portrait lenses for full frame would a fast prime in the neighborhood of 85mm to 120mm, or one of the 70-200/80-200 F/2.8 zooms.

 

At your budget I'd probably go with the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | Fast Lens from Nikon

[Merco_61]

Why would you want a wide angle for portraits? I would like to hear the theory behind that choice as all conventional wisdom as well as my own experience says that a short tele works best for nice portraiture.

 

The 85 that Scott recommends is a solid performer.

[Nikon Shooter]

I have the ƒ 1,4 version of that lens… great for portraits say

head to waist. For full figure, then a 35+ mm should be OK.