Not every picture is the same and each picture is made different by the type of picture it is, that is full length, portrait and so on. What will determine the quality of your portrait is the kind of lens that you choose to use. In the paragraphs that follow I will talk about some points to consider when shooting a portrait picture.

The type of lens that you choose will also depend on the environment at that particular time that is light conditions, wind etc. You need think about the focal length. The focal length is affected by the size of the film you are using. From personal observation I have noticed that a portrait with 35mm film camera is best taken with a 105m lens and an 80mm requires a 160mm lens. You can see then how the size of the film has an effect on the lens that you choose and the eventual picture that you take.

If you ever find that these adjustments in focal length are complicated, you can always consult with a professional. It is one of those things that is better explained in a practical set up than a theoretical one like this one.

The view of a picture is dependant on how near you are to the subject and not the size of the lens. What I am saying is the view of a picture will remain the same even if you change the size of the lens. What will be different is the number of things that will appear in each image that is the scope. Of course assuming everything else remains constant and only the focal length changes.

Like I said before to fully appreciate the effect a lens has on a portrait picture would be best understood in a practical set up by experimenting with different size lens until you have grasped the concept well.Check out any of the following for good DSlR cameras and lenses that you can use:

1. Consumer Rating Digital Slr Cameras
2. Sony Dslr Camera Bags
3. How Dlsr Works

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