My latest favorite Lens

I've shot photos and videos with most every type of lens focal length there is, and my lastest favorite has been the 8mm. Before I continue, a focal length is the field of view (FOV).  A long focal length means there is a longer distance from the glass of the lens to the camera sensor.

Short focal lengths make for a wider field of view, while longer focal lengths create a smaller field of view. 

           

Above, this was Taken with 7.5mm (extra short focal length)

 

Above, this was Taken with 500mm (extra long focal length)

I recently got an 8mm lens, which shoots very wide angle images. to be exact, it shoots a field of view of 167 degrees around the lens. This lens allows me to get pictures that I was not able to get before with the advantage of such a wide field of view. Here are some interesting shots I've gotten in the last few weeks.

 

I really like the distortion of everything in the image. It puts a feel in a photo that is different than a photo taken with a regular lens. It makes things very dramatic and unreal looking. All these photos share similarities, with everything in focus. You can get really close to things and they will look like they are farther away then they really are, which adds to the distortion factor. It's for sure my go-to lens these days. 

The bulbus shape of the fisheye lens makes it vulnerable to being hit. Most come with a lens hood (as shown) which helps protect the lens to a certain degree.

I will continue shooting photos and  videos with this lens, and explore the creative options and hopefully get some good photos!

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