Tag: Wide angle

Panoramic photographs can deliver novel perspectives and considerable visual impact. But what's the best way to take them? Keith discusses the pros and cons of using specialized cameras, lenses, and software to create those ultra-wide images.

Using a 6x17 format view camera, Nick Carver documents both the spectacular and quirky scenes to be found in California's cities and deserts, creating breathtaking, wide-angle photographs of his subjects.

The Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 lens gives L-Mount photographers an impressive, ultra-wide option that is both sharp and fast. If you fancy exploring the creative opportunities to be found at the wide end of the focal length range, this is a superb tool for the job.

The Voigtländer Color-Skopar 21/3.5 VM and Ultron 35/2 VM lenses are affordable choices for Leica M Mount. This review discusses their quality in both optical and mechanical terms

Leica released two lenses for M Mount with a variable focal length. One other did not make it past prototype stage. This article reviews the Tri-Elmar 16-18-21 and the Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 in practical use on M rangefinder cameras.

Another new compact lens for L-mount: The Sigma 20mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary is a high-performance wide-angle optic in a lightweight, all-metal body...

Is it sacrilege to say that wider-angle lenses offer more all-round versatility than the legendary "nifty fifty"?