How does lens choice affect perspective and compression in a shoot?

How does lens choice affect perspective and compression in a shoot?

• A. Short focal lengths reduce perspective and make the background appear farther away.
• B. Focal length does not affect perspective; only camera position does.
• C. Perspective changes with the camera angle, not the focal length.
• D. Short focal lengths exaggerate depth (more perspective); long focal lengths compress distance, making background appear closer.

Answer: (D)