For many photographers, the 85mm focal length is synonymous with portraiture. Whenever the topic of portrait photography comes up, the discussion inevitably involves the use of 85mm lenses. But why is the 85mm focal length so closely associated with portrait photography and how can you best utilize it in your portraiture work? That's precisely what we're covering today with our latest original Phoblographer infographic.
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