Because it has a significant impact on so much more than the amount of information you'll capture from a particular distance.
Choose the right lens. A lens affects so much more than how much you’ll capture from a given distance, and so our first tip for taking a great portrait is to choose the right lens. Our first piece of advice for capturing a beautiful portrait is to pick the proper lens. Because it has a significant impact on so much more than the amount of information you'll capture from a particular distance.