How does Paul Rogers's use of the 85mm lens outperform traditional camera setups?

Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from thatcreativeceo. Love this question.

The “outperforming” part isn’t about a fancy camera body, it’s about what an 85mm does to your scene. Compared to wider focal lengths, an 85mm:

• Compresses the background so it looks closer and richer
• Gives you smoother background blur (better subject separation)
• Avoids that weird wide‑angle face distortion

So you get more cinematic, flattering, “expensive” looking shots even from the same spot, just by changing glass instead of chasing a new camera.

What are you shooting most often—talking head, products, or lifestyle?