Fisheye lens is a super wide-angle lens, with a viewing angle of more than 180°, and some can even reach 230°. Because it can capture images beyond the field of view of the human eye, it is particularly suitable for shooting some large scenes and occasions that require a wide field of view.
1.What is the fisheye lens suitable for shooting?
The application of fisheye lenses is very wide, and there are basically no restrictions. In terms of adaptability, the scenes that fisheye lenses are most suitable for shooting may include the following:
Large-view scene
The fisheye lens can expand the shooting angle and provide users with a 180-degree field of view up and down. It is very suitable for shooting a wide range of scenes, such as panoramic scenery, large buildings, indoor spaces, the sky, etc.
Sports photography
Fisheye lenses are widely used in sports cameras, such as for shooting skateboards, bicycles, surfing, skiing and other extreme sports, which can reflect the sense of speed and spatial overlooking.
Fisheye lens is often used in sports photography
Exaggerated creative photography
Due to its wide viewing angle and large distortion, fisheye lenses can produce extremely exaggerated visual effects, adding interest and creativity to photography. It can bring users a unique visual impact and is particularly suitable for street photography, creative photography, rock photography, etc.
For example, when used for portrait photography, the face and body of the portrait may be deformed, which usually looks weird, but it also achieves a special creative effect.
2.Tips for shooting with a fisheye lens
When shooting with a fisheye lens, some tips may bring better results, you can try:
Take advantage of ultra-wide viewing angle
Fisheye lenses can capture images beyond the field of view of the human eye, and photographers can take advantage of this to increase the depth of the image and create more grandiose scenes.
Fisheye lens captures ultra-wide viewing angles
Look for strong lines and shapes
Fisheye lenses have a strong distortion effect, and photographers can take advantage of this by looking for objects with strong lines and shapes to shoot, thereby enhancing the visual impact of the picture.
Pay attention to the central composition
Although the field of view of the fisheye lens is very large, the object in the center of the picture is still the focus of the audience’s attention, so when composing the picture, make sure that the object in the center is enough to attract attention.
Try different angles
Different angles will have different visual effects. You can try shooting from different angles such as low angle, high angle, side, etc. to find the best visual effect.
Final Thoughts：
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Post time: Nov-15-2024
