caspertodd
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Thanks for the kind words.
I use a Canon Rebel XT, and recenltly just got the 50mm 1.8.
Someone on another forum insists that there is distortion and provided this insight:
If you are making a close-up, a short telephoto is the best choice, let's say an 80mm lens. Such a lens offers normal perspective, while a standard 50mm lens would force the photographer to get too close to the subject thus altering the perspective (a phenomenon known as "foreshortening"). If foreshortening occurs, the closer parts of the subject's face (the nose, the chin) would appear greater than they are, and the opposite would happen to the back of his or her head. Or, in case of a large group, the faces of the people in front would appear much greater than those on the back.
Interesting.. but I still don't see it in these photo's?
Thanks for posting this, it is really helpful. Especialy since I have the Canon Xt and just bought the 50mm 1.8 as well.