Re: Best portrait lens focal length

"Colyn"   wrote

> I've been trying out the 210 and 250mm lens with a Polaroid back for
> quick shots and so far the 210 has won out for portrait head and
> shoulder shots taken from 4 ft. The 250 does good from around 6 ft
> though.

4 ft. is generally considered to be too close for a proper perspective. At
4 
ft. things begin to take on the wide-angle effect. 5 - 6 ft. is usually
the 
minimum. However, artistic taste dictates here, so you're in charge.  :-)