Shoot ‘Em at What You Bought ‘Em For!
Like I mentioned earlier in this chapter, fast lenses (lenses that have really low-numbered f-stops, like f/2.8, f/2, f/1.8, and lower) are expensive, and if you’re going to be spending that kind of money, shoot them at the f-stop you bought them for or you’re wasting your money. If you bought an 85mm f/1.8, and you find yourself shooting at f/4 or f/5.6 or f/11 or any f-stop other than f/1.8, you’re missing the entire reason you bought that lens. Every lens you already own has f/5.6, and f/8, and f/11. For portraits, use the f-stop you bought the lens for, and you’ll get the best effect that lens can deliver. ...
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