It depends on what you're trying to photograph, Paul. See my comments to Keith ... some people want candids, others, myself included, want something different. And it's not an either/or proposition. A photographer can take more intimate photos AND candids, even on the same day with the same lens ;-))
Shel > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <pentax-discuss@pdml.net> > Date: 6/27/2005 11:17:55 AM > Subject: RE: morality part 2 (Was: Porto street shots) > > If the subject knows you're photographing him or her, the chance of capturing a candid, unposed moment is lost. Thus, in the interest of good photography, I believe it's better to apologize after the fact if necessary. I would guess that more than half of HCB's subjects didn't know they were being photographed. Thus, lens length becomes somewhat irrelevant. But FWIW, even shooting with a 200 or 300, close to half of my subjects realize they're being photographed. When I shoot with a 35 or 50, the percentage probably goes up to about 60. I prefer long lenses more for the minimal depth of field rather than for the element of surprise, but they help with both.
