| Sun Shining Through Snow-Covered Fir Tree For this shot, I positioned the sun so that it was shining through a small opening in the snow-covered fir tree. Using the rule of thirds, I positioned the tree about 1/3 of the distance into the frame. 10mm f/8.0 1/200s ISO 100 |
| Alert Golden Retriever in Snow Animal pictures often look best when taken from the animal's level. I'm a good bit taller than this dog, so I was down very low in the snow for this shot. I planned the position where I wanted to take this picture from before getting there - to get the light and background working together while preventing unnecessary tracks in the snow. The dog and I moved together to the position where I instructed her to stay. She happened to alertly look in the right direction for this shot, but the plan was to throw something in that direction to get the alert look. 15mm f/8.0 1/200s ISO 100 |
| Christmas Morning Hats Three young girls have fun with their Christmas hats in what resembles the aftermath of an explosion. Ultra-wide angle lenses make it easy to get everything in the frame, but they do not always provide a good perspective for people pictures. This picture provides an example of the distortion in a closer subject near the edge of the frame. 10mm f/5.6 1/60s ISO 800 |
| Wide Angle Sunset When a large area of sky is performing at sunset, an ultra-wide angle lens can take it all in. In this shot, I used the dark mountain as the base and framed the bright clouds so that they curved through the balance of the frame. 20mm f/5.6 1/100s ISO 100 |
| Christmas Tree 4 This picture was taken using only the Christmas lights for illumination. A camera-level tripod position provides a normal perspective with the windows oriented vertically within the frame. 10mm f/8.0 6s ISO 100 |
| Christmas Tree Picture with Perspective Move the camera position down low and the Christmas tree gets a new perspective. A longer focal length was used for this shot than the previous Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 DC HSM Lens Christmas tree sample picture, but the lower position dramatically changes the orientation of the windows in the frame. An f/11 aperture was used for this shot - to get a bigger starburst on each of the Christmas light bulbs. 15mm f/8.0 8s ISO 200 |
| Beech Tree in the Snow Tree trunk shadows line the background of the beech tree still holding tight to its golden leaves. 10mm f/8.0 1/100s ISO 100 |
| Winter Corn Field Picture Only short corn stalks remain in this winter corn field. The low sun casts long shadows in the snow from even these short stalks. 10mm f/8.0 1/400s ISO 100 |
| Snow-laden Pine Needles This picture of snow-laden pine needles was taken at near minimum focus distance for this lens which was set to its longest focal length. 20mm f/8.0 1/125s ISO 100 |
| A Lot of Legs Sometimes, you just have to go for a camera - and a kitchen stool in this case. The ultra-wide angle lens allowed me to work in a tight space and still get the big picture. And here, we have a lot of legs on a bed - at least two horses, a sheep, a dog and a girl - and I'm sure there are many more under the various blankets. The dog's closer position relative the rest of the subjects give it prominance in this picture. I'm not sure what to say about the flower stem that appears to lead to a flower that in the dog's mouth. 10mm f/8.0 1/60s ISO 400 |
| Melting Snow Peeling from Tree Trunk Melting snow peels back from a tree trunk. Clean melting snow is an oxymoron. But clone stamping can make clean melting snow a reality - turning it into a nice picture. A late winter sun provides some shadowing across the frame. 10mm f/8.0 1/60s ISO 1000 |
| Black Cat A black cat decides to become part of the Christmas decorations. This picture was taken in indoor lighting using a tripod. A 1/6 second exposure cat picture is typically a low-percentage shot - unless they are sleeping. 16mm f/5.6 1/6s ISO 400 |
| Two Girls on Two Snow Tubes Two girls ride two snow tubes in an unconventional way. This shot is testing the action-stopping capabilities of an f/3.5 lens. The sun is set and a 1/800 second exposure duration is not leaving much headroom at f/3.5 and ISO 3200. 10mm f/3.5 1/800s ISO 3200 |
| Ornamented Christmas Tree A 10mm focal length presents a different perspective when focused close to a Christmas tree. 10mm f/11.0 8s ISO 200 |
| Dog in a Field Getting down low allows this dog's upper body outline to be uninterrupted by lines in the background. Moving in close with a wide angle focal length gives the viewer a sense of presence. The dog is positioned about 1/3 of the way into the frame and is looking into the balance of the frame. 12mm f/8.0 1/200s ISO 100 |
| Concert An ultra-wide angle lens will take in the big picture at a larger venue. In this shot, I slightly overexposed the center/front-most singer to bring out more light in the balance of the picture. In this venue, an f/2.8 or wider lens would be a better choice for stopping the performer's motion. 20mm f/3.5 1/125s ISO 3200 |
| Hiking in the Snow A hiking in the snow self-portrait of sorts. Ultra-wide angle lenses open a huge range of creative opportunities. 10mm f/8.0 1/200s ISO 100 |
| Hickory tree after the Snow Fresh-fallen snow clings to a hickory tree. Early morning light casts shadows into the clean snow foreground. 10mm f/8.0 1/200s ISO 100 |
| Snow on Pine Tree A snow-covered lower pine tree limb flows into the frame while the left side, the bottom and most of the right side of the frame and uninterrupted - giving the image a clean look. 20mm f/8.0 1/125s ISO 100 |
The bottom line seems to be that the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is a real bargain for an ultrawide zoom for sub-frame cameras. If you want to shoot really wide with your DSLR, this lens looks. Feb 17, 2014 According to my lens poll on the lens page, it is the second most popular wide-angle lens used in real estate photography. While some photographers report that they have upgraded to the Canon 10-22 and like it better, many others report they love the Sigma 10-20mm and would not use anything else.
Today, in the world of photography, there are almost too many lenses to choose from. So we decided to lay out the best lenses for interior photography in this article. Luckily, not every lens is created the same. Some are great for one activity, while not so stellar in other environments.
When it comes to interior shots, there is a wide selection of available options that can help you create stunning images. To help you decide what lens is right for you, here is our ultimate camera lens guide for interior commercial photography.
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
This lens is the gold standard for commercial interior photography. Unless you really have financial constraints (it’s about an $1800 lens) – this should be your go-to. It’s a case study in “buy once, cry once” – because this will deliver higher quality than anything else on this page.
Why is it so great? Two reasons – perspective control and edge-to-edge sharpness.
Perspective control is the ability to level the camera and reframe it vertically to get the proper amount of floor and ceiling in the image. This would be the “shift” portion of the “tilt-shift” Why is that important? The verticals stay vertical – which doesn’t happen with the rest of the lenses.
Tilt-shift lenses also have an image that is much larger than the sensor – so unless you are using an extreme shift you are using the “sweet spot” in the lens at all times. Since most wide angle lenses are soft in the corners – not using the corners is a great way to make the entire image sharp.
24mm is also the perfect compromise between being “wide enough” and not “too wide”. Virtually every indoor architectural photo you see is shot with this lens or something incredibly similar.
Note – manual focus only! You’ll have to focus this yourself – but the good news is that with wide angles and big apertures virtually everything is in focus.
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
All the same benefits as the 24mm tilt-shift lens, but wider! Perfect for small rooms, bathrooms, closets, or showing the entire greatroom in a single image.
This lens is also manual focus – but at f/11 and 17mm focal length, everything from just over a foot to infinity is in focus.
This lens also goes for over $2000 – but it’s worth every dime.
Other less expensive but lower quality options:
Note: The following lenses are not tilt-shift and they’ll require perspective correction in post-production. This will reduce quality of the final image and it’ll take additional editing time.
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35 mm F4 ZA OSS
The highlight of this Sony lens is the Zeiss glass, which is coated to reduce flare and ghosting within the photos.
This is MY go-to wide angle lens when I’m using my Sony cameras. It’s very sharp edge-to-edge and has great image quality. I’ve found this lens consistently gives better results than others on this list – but you need to be on a Sony platform.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
This Canon lens can not only handle covering interior shots, but is also capable of producing some great exterior photos as well. Essentially, you can easily kill two birds with one stone with this lens.
It features an ultra wide angle zoom capabilities and ultrasonic focus, as well as three aspherical lens elements.
Sigma 20mm F1.4 ART DG HSM
A smooth auto-focus feature and an exceptionally large frame allows for easy documenting of open areas and rooms, making this lens a solid option for your commercial photography needs.
Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED
A top dog when it comes to interior commercial photography, the NIKKOR 16-35 mm lens wide range allows for both the capture of tight spaces, as well as wider, more open areas.
The quick focus feature allows for easy and sharp photos.
Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
If you’ll be predominately shooting wide angle rooms, then this Nikon lens is an affordable, consistent, and high-quality option. When you want solid images, but don’t want to break the bank, this is a great choice.
Tamron A012N SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
This lens works great specifically for real estate photography. This Tamron lens produces sharp photos, as well as a great range that can incorporate both tight and wide spaces.
Canon EF 20-35mm f/2.8 L
One of the biggest pros of this Canon lens is that it is fairly lightweight, making it a good option if you’re going to be shooting all day. Most owners consider the lens both sharp and fast, a couple of the best compliments you can give a lens.
Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS
Big and heavy, this Fujinon lens is a good option for serious photographers. The cost, as well as its bulkiness, are the sacrifices you must make for the ultra-wide zoom.
When you have to get shots of some tight spaces, this is one of the best lenses on the market.
Tamron SP AFA012C700 15-30mm f/2.8 di VC USD
Another lens that is perfectly adept to handle larger areas, as well as ultra wide shots for showing details, this Tamron lens has the adaptability to get the job done no matter where you are.
Sigma 10-20 mm F4-5.6 EX DC
Another affordable option for when you need to keep things simple, you may not be able to find a lens that produces this sharp of images for this price.
The bottom line seems to be that the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM is a real bargain for an ultrawide zoom for sub-frame cameras. If you want to shoot really wide with your DSLR, this lens looks. Feb 17, 2014 According to my lens poll on the lens page, it is the second most popular wide-angle lens used in real estate photography. While some photographers report that they have upgraded to the Canon 10-22 and like it better, many others report they love the Sigma 10-20mm and would not use anything else.
Today, in the world of photography, there are almost too many lenses to choose from. So we decided to lay out the best lenses for interior photography in this article. Luckily, not every lens is created the same. Some are great for one activity, while not so stellar in other environments.
When it comes to interior shots, there is a wide selection of available options that can help you create stunning images. To help you decide what lens is right for you, here is our ultimate camera lens guide for interior commercial photography.
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II
This lens is the gold standard for commercial interior photography. Unless you really have financial constraints (it’s about an $1800 lens) – this should be your go-to. It’s a case study in “buy once, cry once” – because this will deliver higher quality than anything else on this page.
Why is it so great? Two reasons – perspective control and edge-to-edge sharpness.
Perspective control is the ability to level the camera and reframe it vertically to get the proper amount of floor and ceiling in the image. This would be the “shift” portion of the “tilt-shift” Why is that important? The verticals stay vertical – which doesn’t happen with the rest of the lenses.
Tilt-shift lenses also have an image that is much larger than the sensor – so unless you are using an extreme shift you are using the “sweet spot” in the lens at all times. Since most wide angle lenses are soft in the corners – not using the corners is a great way to make the entire image sharp.
24mm is also the perfect compromise between being “wide enough” and not “too wide”. Virtually every indoor architectural photo you see is shot with this lens or something incredibly similar.
Note – manual focus only! You’ll have to focus this yourself – but the good news is that with wide angles and big apertures virtually everything is in focus.
Canon TS-E 17mm f/4L
All the same benefits as the 24mm tilt-shift lens, but wider! Perfect for small rooms, bathrooms, closets, or showing the entire greatroom in a single image.
This lens is also manual focus – but at f/11 and 17mm focal length, everything from just over a foot to infinity is in focus.
This lens also goes for over $2000 – but it’s worth every dime.
Other less expensive but lower quality options:
Note: The following lenses are not tilt-shift and they’ll require perspective correction in post-production. This will reduce quality of the final image and it’ll take additional editing time.
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 16-35 mm F4 ZA OSS
The highlight of this Sony lens is the Zeiss glass, which is coated to reduce flare and ghosting within the photos.
This is MY go-to wide angle lens when I’m using my Sony cameras. It’s very sharp edge-to-edge and has great image quality. I’ve found this lens consistently gives better results than others on this list – but you need to be on a Sony platform.
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
This Canon lens can not only handle covering interior shots, but is also capable of producing some great exterior photos as well. Essentially, you can easily kill two birds with one stone with this lens.
It features an ultra wide angle zoom capabilities and ultrasonic focus, as well as three aspherical lens elements.
Sigma 20mm F1.4 ART DG HSM
A smooth auto-focus feature and an exceptionally large frame allows for easy documenting of open areas and rooms, making this lens a solid option for your commercial photography needs.
Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED
A top dog when it comes to interior commercial photography, the NIKKOR 16-35 mm lens wide range allows for both the capture of tight spaces, as well as wider, more open areas.
The quick focus feature allows for easy and sharp photos.
Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
If you’ll be predominately shooting wide angle rooms, then this Nikon lens is an affordable, consistent, and high-quality option. When you want solid images, but don’t want to break the bank, this is a great choice.
Tamron A012N SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD
This lens works great specifically for real estate photography. This Tamron lens produces sharp photos, as well as a great range that can incorporate both tight and wide spaces.
Canon EF 20-35mm f/2.8 L
One of the biggest pros of this Canon lens is that it is fairly lightweight, making it a good option if you’re going to be shooting all day. Most owners consider the lens both sharp and fast, a couple of the best compliments you can give a lens.
Fujinon XF10-24mmF4 R OIS
Big and heavy, this Fujinon lens is a good option for serious photographers. The cost, as well as its bulkiness, are the sacrifices you must make for the ultra-wide zoom.
When you have to get shots of some tight spaces, this is one of the best lenses on the market.
Tamron SP AFA012C700 15-30mm f/2.8 di VC USD
Another lens that is perfectly adept to handle larger areas, as well as ultra wide shots for showing details, this Tamron lens has the adaptability to get the job done no matter where you are.
Sigma 10-20 mm F4-5.6 EX DC
Another affordable option for when you need to keep things simple, you may not be able to find a lens that produces this sharp of images for this price.
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