I think better keep your 50mm 1.8D it produce less distortion when compared to 35mm which have little bit of vignetting and distortion.

if i already have the 85mm? just tried juz now... super nais >.< ! @ normal camera shop

Uhmm lol.. You're a photographer use what you have to your advantage

Any focal length is great for portraits but for headshots an 85mm will do great so no worries about it

i dont see why is that a bad thing

I think the girl will be happy if her chest is being magnified.

I'm not saying it's good or bad. Just pointing out the distortion. Sometimes distortion can work but most times it doesn't.

For myself I would like to portray things as close to the original state as possible. To bring out the subject's natural appeal rather than to distort the image and present a 'not-true-to-life' view.

Having said that, I am not saying that one cannot take portraits with a wide angle lens. You can do that. Maybe as part of a series with other shots that are not distorted. Also please take note that the 35mm lens is great to use for street shots. If you and the subject is separated by a distance then there will be little distortion. It's more pronounced when you get close - like when you shoot portraits you will usually be only a few feet away from the subject.

The reason why a 50mm or an 85mm lens is preferable when shooting portraits (apart from having little to no distortions) is that those focal lengths will minimize the view-able background area around your subject. This helps to eliminate unwanted background distractions and puts more attention to the subject of your shots.

I'm a prime shooter !
Used to have 24/1.4, 35/1.4 35/2 , 50, 135 , 105 and couldn;t remember what else

hi, me is nub prime shooter

me is love use 50mm...and others

same here!

35mm (on crop sensor) is really bad for headshots IMO.

Used to? now shooting what?

still a prime shooter.
left 85mm and 50mm only.

personal preference on the distortion imo.. there's people who shoots photo with distortion and being liked oso.. but i get the 85mm for the bokeh so CREAMEH ! so naisss~!

Yay ! good to know im not alone... btw where the other lens went? quit? >< normally how u shoot with them? use 1 for the whole day? or switch around smth like that...

i'm just a starter too welcome!

When I was on DX, 35/2 glue to my camera
Before that was 24/1.4G
Due to work commitment, shooting lesser and lesser, sold off most of it.
Now I only have 50/1.4 and 85/1.8
Might grab back 24/1.4 again. The poison is too strong

I have only 1 lens. The standard lens.

use 200/2.8 for sports & portrait.. my favourite prime!
use 30/1.4 for almost anything
sumtime use 100/2 for portrait
n 50/1.8...seldom use anymore

y sell

24 @ FX? so nais ah 24? din try before... now i've 35 50 and 85 on crop =X haven get my 35 yet.

50 on crop FX? why seldom use?

prefer 30 on crop..

Can i join in?

Tokina 17mm F3.5 | Canon 24mm f2.8 | Canon 35mm f2 | Canon 50mm f1.4 | Canon 85mm f1.8 | Canon 135mm f2L

guys, was thinking is there much diff in image quality/sharpness when using primes compared to zooms ? ( in a normal people view )

no money get 30 >< so went 35 ! enjoying it XD

yeah =D welcome !!