Wide angle lens test

[Vtec44]

I recently got a Tamron 10-24mm lens and decided to take it out for a spin. These was taken using my FujiFilm S2 Pro (Nikon N80) + SB 600 flash bouncing off the walls.

I forgot to remove the polarizer lens when got outside, but luckily it wasn't too bad...

 

[480sparky67 67]

I wanna 'grab' the corners with my mouse and correct the perspective.

 

[Vtec44]

lol I actually enjoy the perspective exaggeration. I use this lens for almost exclusively just that. This was the first time I've ever used a Speed Light and I enjoyed it very much. Although reporting for 14mm, the SB600 covers 10mm very well with little vignetting when shooting the flash directly.

 

[Ron Evers]

I find the distortion very distracting.

 

[Glycerol Sound]

I certainly agree with OP that distortion can be fantastic, but you have to be really selective with it or it will just be cheesy- kind of like every other special effect in any art form. Learn when how to use perspective distortion and it can look fantastic

 

[pgriz]

The trick to making effective use of the ultra-wide angle is to learn to use the distortions as an attribute that supports the image. It's really easy to go overboard and over-do it. Just as in cooking, a little spice adds flavor, but too much kills the dish. The next step in the learning progression is to know where such distortion is NOT appropriate (think people at the edge of the frame), and when it is perfect (exaggerate the separation of foreground and background objects, and their relative perspectives). When we look at interior shots, we (well, ok - "I") expect verticals to stay vertical, and aligning your lens appropriately will allow this to happen. On the other hand, if those effects shown are what you were going for, then please disregard the above. Ultimately each photographer has to decide when "they" are happy with the vision and the results.

 

[stevod]

I must admit as an interior designer I think architectural shots need to keep the verticals vertical. It makes them easier to understand and doesn't distract from the content.

The outside shot suffers less as it obviously takes a floor-level POV, but have a play around with this and see what you think. As always, getting it right in the original shot is best, but it can be corrected later.

S

 

[Vtec44]

The 10mm lens will give extreme perspective exaggeration, especially in tight spaces. In open spaces and landscape shots, it's less obvious but I got it primarily for fun perspective exaggeration in addition to landscape shots.

Here are two different shots...

Yes I realize the polarizer was left on but that besides the point.... lol

I gotta go back and try this shot again at 55mm, but I don't think it will yield the same result.

 

[stevod]

Ah, the verticals are vertical (i.e. the fence posts).

Much nicer IMHO.

S