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Another look at 50mm

As it is now, always has been, and ever will be--focal length does not change perspective nor facial features. It is the distance from camera to subject that causes these changes. The exact same thing happens if you move your own eyes to the same place the camera lens would be.

Why is this so hard for people to understand?
 

I think most here with experience understand this perfectly well, they are the ones advocating for longer lenses, increased working distance, and natural proportions.
You're missing the point here. If you want full frame head and shoulders with a 35mm lens, you must stand closer: result, giant schnozz. With a 105mm or 135mm lens, you stand back and get far more natural proportions, Q.E.D.
It's as simple as dirt. Look at the examples in the link above - see?
 
I'm not missing the point--if that's the point, it is very sloppy in how it is phrased. Those without experience are being misdirected into thinking it is the lens that provides perspective. It's helpful to be precise in such discussions as precision leads to a better understanding.
 

I agree 1,000 percent.
This entire thread is a mess.
 
Hey, I did not make a mess here!
 

This is the most intelligent post of this thread thus far.
 
I like 50mm lenses for portraits. A lot. These are terrible neg scans, forgive the quality at this stage.

 
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