Dear Large format peeps,
I'm trying to shoot some interior portraits, generally in small spaces (i.e. no more than about 2-3meters from my subject) and wanted a wide angle perspective to grab a bit of the environment in my frame.
I've pushed the boat out and bought a Nikon 90mm 4.5, as I had heard many excellent things about it. However I'm distraught at the distortions this lens (and presumably all 90mm lenses on 5x4) create at these close focusing distances. People's hands become massive in the center of the frame, and feet stretch out comically to the edges. I've never seen distortions so bad, I frequently use a Mamiya RZ with a 50mm lens - both work out to be a 24mm equivalent and the 50mm mamiya lens is excellent.
I'm battling to get some usable shots at the moment, I'm sure the distortions are showing on the groundglass, but just trying to focus in poor light and keep my subject interested at the same time is proving VERY tricky!
If anyone could offer some advice I would be very grateful.
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