the point of a fisheye lense?

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Hey, I was just wondering when a fisheye lense is useful? Is it just to make a different looking picture, for originality and uniqueness? Becasue I really don't like the look of the photos, and for like 800+ dollars or whatever, I don't get teh point. Sorry, I don't mean to bash anyone, I just need some insight I guess. thanks
 
Hey, I was just wondering when a fisheye lense is useful? Is it just to make a different looking picture, for originality and uniqueness? Becasue I really don't like the look of the photos, and for like 800+ dollars or whatever, I don't get teh point. Sorry, I don't mean to bash anyone, I just need some insight I guess. thanks

The point of a fish-eye lens (no "e"!) is a very distorted image. Some people think that is funny. Other people think it isn't.
 
Insta-art. Couple that with B&W, then you're gold.
 
There is also software that with correct the fish-eye effect (clipped corners/curved lines ect). Then you have a super wide angle picture that will capture all 4 walls ceiling and floor all at once and doesn't look nearly as distorted. YMMV.
 
A fish-eye lens like any other lens is a creative tool that you can (or cannot) use in whatever way fits your creative vision.
 
I can't stand fish-eye. Nikon had a nice 8mm fish eye at one time. I never had one and never want one. I'm not into arty-farty stuff.
 
Hey, I was just wondering when a fisheye lense is useful? Is it just to make a different looking picture, for originality and uniqueness? Becasue I really don't like the look of the photos, and for like 800+ dollars or whatever, I don't get teh point. Sorry, I don't mean to bash anyone, I just need some insight I guess. thanks

I bought my setup to make money, and that I did. When the money dried up I threw it all in a box and let it sit. About a month ago I had a few moments to play with it. I was thinking about giving it away. Going through some of the work I did with it I found I liked the effect. I think with some development and practice I can develop a little niche art thing. Maybe make some more money- maybe not. It's not as easy as shooting and converting to B&W. Although I'm sure there are some assholes that think it is. Why do I do it?- Because I can. Not out to bash anyone, just providing some insight. You're welcome.

& I spent considerably more than $800.
 
Well I personally feel for those of you that don't appreciate a good fisheye picture..
I for one find them extraordinary..

Take this for example (large picture)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pilou/222271228/sizes/o/in/set-72157594218993594/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pilou/287524963/sizes/o/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamamademarco/2293549335/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniephung/346083197/

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=times square fisheye&w=all&s=int

Ok well I could go on linking all night..
Each to their own I guess.. but I don't go making posts about what I don't like.. ;)
 
Also fish eyes are used alot in skating pictures, to get the whole person in the shot.

I didnt take this photo. Big mike or someone change this into a link it wont let me do it on the site i got it from. thanks
 
^i was going to say the same thing
if you look in any skate magazine you see that about 70% of the shots are taken with a fisheye.
 
Just like I said in my original post a fisheye is a tool that some peole use and some people do not. I am sure there are some things that you use photographically that others might have the same felings about them that you do about a fisheye. I personally enjoy fisheye lenses especilly skateboarding images but some people also use them at weddings (sparingly of course) for a couple of shots that couples almost always like one or 2 of them.
 
^i was going to say the same thing
if you look in any skate magazine you see that about 70% of the shots are taken with a fisheye.

Fish-eye shots are LSD without the after effects. So it's not surprising the skate crowd is into it. They like to space out.
 
alright those links you put up I got some ideas. I really really like the first one and second (city and trees) the one of a building though with fish-eye, that doesn't do it for me, but hey, everyone has different tastes and that is what makes this hobby so great. Thank you for giving me other types to view so I can open my eyes to new things.
 

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