{"id":71282,"date":"2017-11-29T04:29:38","date_gmt":"2017-11-29T12:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?page_id=71282"},"modified":"2018-05-28T15:13:58","modified_gmt":"2018-05-28T22:13:58","slug":"35mm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/35mm\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shoot Street Photography on a 35mm Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think a 35mm ‘full frame-equivalent’ lens is ideal for 90% of street photographers. Why a 35mm lens, and how do you shoot with it in street photography<\/a>? Some practical ideas:<\/p>\n

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35mm is a comfortable focal length to view the world<\/h2>\n
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People think this picture is a candid photo. It is not.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From what I understand, the ‘normal’ perspective of the human eye is around 40mm. I think there is a general misconception that we see the world as a 50mm — no, because 50mm is a little too close.<\/p>\n

I think 35mm is ideal in street photography, because it is wide enough for most scenes, and if you’re too far– you can always take a step closer.<\/p>\n

Another good lens to shoot with is a 28mm lens in street photography<\/a> — but I only recommend using a 28mm when you use a point-and-shoot camera with an LCD screen. Why? Most street photographers don’t get close enough with a 28mm lens and fill the frame. I think it is easier to get close and shoot with a point and shoot camera with a 28mm lens, because you can extend your arm to get closer to your subject.<\/p>\n

If you use a camera with a viewfinder, and you bring up your camera to your eye, I recommend using a 35mm lens in street photography.<\/p>\n

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1. How to pre-visualize<\/h2>\n
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Suit with French fry. London, 2012. Leica M6 + Leica Summicron 35mm f2 ASPH + Kodak Portra 400<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first exercise is this:<\/p>\n

Before bringing up your camera to your eye, imagine what the frame lines would look like. Then bring up your camera to your eye, and then figure out how accurate your prediction was.<\/p>\n

What you want to learn how to do is previsualize<\/strong> your focal length (a 35mm in this case).<\/p>\n

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Woman in London on cell phone, and juxtaposition of poster banging against window in background. Leica, flash, and 35mm f\/2 lens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some tips if you’re shooting with a 35mm lens:<\/p>\n