How & Why The GREATS of Street Photography Used 50mm & Maybe We Should Too

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What makes the 50mm lens a street photography classic? In this video, we explore how iconic photographers like Helen Levitt, Robert Frank, Elliott Erwitt, and Walker Evans used the 50mm focal length to create some of the most compelling and timeless work in photography history. From its natural field of view to its ability to capture candid moments with subtlety and precision, this focal length has shaped the visual language of generations. Through personal experimentation and historical examples, we reflect on why so many of the greats relied on 50mm—and why you might want to as well. Perfect for street photography lovers, photography students, and art history enthusiasts looking to understand how lens choice influences photographic voice. Gear: Canon R5 - https://amzn.to/4oy9b9P Sigma 24-70mm - https://amzn.to/47Csl8O Freewell ND - https://amzn.to/3XmPAgT Sony ZV-E10ii - https://amzn.to/3XmPAgT DJI Action 5 - https://amzn.to/43qJfVr DevTank Vlogs Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEVF06GUa2igN2_sYBADahNzwf22BTew7&si=4YZnUOSoqcNtTekp Street Smarts Photography Bios Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEVF06GUa2igu8GOHhosPahiN__W6XeZa&si=PhOV1YsZbNPCPs0J Sign up for two free months of PICDROP here: https://www.picdrop.com/go/developingtank TTArtisan 50mm lens featured in the video: https://ttartisan.store/products/m50mmf1-4 Digital Zine No.1 - Suits.Spray Paint.Sakura Available Here: https://developing-tank.com/shop If you have any issues with buying the zine, please, let me know. I had a few problems setting up my account to sell things. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Trial One 1:49 Inspiration One 3:36 Trial Two 5:21 Inspiration Two 7:01 Trial Three 7:59 Inspiration Three 9:12 Trial Four 10:05 Inspiration Four 11:05 Trial Five 11:41 Inspiration Five Eric Kim Article: I couldn’t find it when writing the description before going to bed. Will place it here when I find it again.