Questions tagged “background blur”

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85mm f/1.4 vs 135mm f/1.8 for portraits: depth of field and background blur

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Roman T

5mo ago

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Why can depth of field stay the same while background blur looks stronger with a longer focal length?

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matej

1y ago

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Does background blur change with focal length when subject framing stays the same?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Can you shoot a telephoto portrait and keep the distant background sharp?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Which lens is best for candid portraits on a Canon 70D if I want more background blur?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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How can I keep two people sitting across a table both in focus while blurring the background?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

8y ago

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Will a 2x teleconverter on an 18-55mm kit lens improve portrait background blur?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How do macro photographers create smooth, complementary backgrounds in wildlife shots?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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How can I keep multiple subjects sharp while still getting a blurry background?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

9y ago

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Why does the background look larger and blurrier with a 25mm lens than a 20mm lens when the subject stays the same size?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Does an 85mm lens give more background blur than a 50mm if framing stays the same?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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Can I use lens filters on a Canon PowerShot SX520 HS, and do I need one for background blur?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

10y ago

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How can I avoid haloing when blurring the background in Photoshop?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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How different is background blur between a 30mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/2 on APS-C for portraits?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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Would an 85mm lens blur the background more than my 24-70mm f/2.8 for this DJ photo?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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Can Capture One Pro create a strong background blur like shallow depth of field?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

11y ago

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When should I use a wide aperture for portraits instead of keeping more of the background in focus?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Why is the background still fairly sharp at 18mm and f/3.5?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Can you get background blur (bokeh) with a smartphone camera?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

13y ago

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Is it okay to use Photoshop for background blur and other photo edits?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

14y ago

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