As noted earlier, portraits are best conveyed with the use of shallow zone of focus to make the subject stands out. This can be achieved by selecting either the maximum aperture of the lens in used or between one and two stops smaller. Shallow zone of focus can also be used for other subjects like non-fast moving sports, candid, natures and still-life. Selective Focus (Shallow Zone) with Aperture-priority AE Half-length portrait, at 200mm, f/2.8, compressed perspective Golfers, 400mm, f/5.6, enough depth for the two players Candid, 400mm, f/6.3, to give depth for the whole group Nature, at 200mm, f/2.8, to make the plant stand out Bronze statues, at 200mm, f/8, compressed perspective Row of flags, at 300mm, f/4.5, just enough for the two middle flags Close-up of fountain, at 200mm, f/4, tight composition Roadwork sign, at 100mm, f/4, simplified composition << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 .