How to Make the Most of a 50mm Lens for Portrait Photography

Photographers who often reach for 35mm or 28mm lenses can make a great case for using the 50mm lens for portrait photography. At times an 85mm lens can feel too long, but modern 50mm lenses like a Canon RF 50mm f1.2 L USM can render a look that's like much of what's on the market today. As one of its biggest advantages, it lets you frame your scene in tighter locations and also keep you within a closer physical working distance to the subject. Best of all, due to the f1.2 aperture the lens lets ...