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What's the general consensus on the focal length of this lens? It was taken on 35mm format: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/03/15/magazine/15lede-600.jpg

Hi all, Has the photographer used a telephoto lens for this shot: http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8b66wNNYi1rvwimmo1_500.jpg Thanks!

Why do you say that, Richard?

Sorry all. I'm referring to image 31. The one with the long tire tracks and the flames on the very horizon.

Assuming this was taken on a 35mm film SLR, what focal length would you say this was? http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP3=SearchDetail&VBID=2K1HZO20NDEQS&PN=37&IID=2S5RYDYQFKA5#.UKZwzHLyyo4.email

But which famous photographers actually use this standard 50mm focal length? I need to find a few references.

I'm just trying to understand why it is such a revered focal length. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hi guys, can anyone suggest any famous photographers who use a 50mm lens/focal length. Past or present masters all welcome. I know Cartier-Bresson did, but who else? Links to examples would also be great! Thanks!

Thanks everyone for the info and experiments. so is it true to say the following: 'Telephoto lenses seemingly compress the sense of distance, as they offer a much narrower field of view'.

So, is it true to say that a telephoto lens makes things seem flatter, or foreshortened, simply because it offers a narrower field of view?

But doesn't a telephoto focal length compress the perspective while a wider focal length elongates it? Surely that must mean that focal length effects perspective?

Thanks. That's what I thought. So, does this mean that you can't achieve anywhere near the same classic 50mm 'standard' look on a cropped sensor?

Hi all, What's a standard focal length on a APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensor? I know that it's around 30mm and 25mm respectively, but isn't that a completely different focal length that will change the depth perception rather than just compensate for the restricted field of view?

Thanks. Also, what's a standard focal length on a APS-C and Micro Four Thirds sensor? I know that it's around 30mm and 25mm respectively, but isn't that a completely different focal length that will change the depth perception rather than just compensate for the restricted field of view?

Hi there, Just a quick question. Does 'telephoto' mean a zoom lens, or does it just mean a lens with a high magnification? For example, can a telephoto lens be a prime lens? Thanks!