What is a “PCL”?

Perspective distortion is – in my opinion – better called ‘projection effect’ but it’s a less common term. The term I prefer makes it clear we’re not talking about a distortion type of lens aberration but an effect of the image projection i.e. angle between the optical axis and the subject. That’s why we’re not correcting as much as normalising when we square up the optical axis to the main subject, whether it’s a building, horizon or any other object in view.

Whether one approach or another pushes your creative boat is up to you. But I don’t think much of it is ‘obvious’, to ‘newcomers’ or others. Anyway, in these brief articles, it’s all necessarily half truths and mostly over simplification.

Sometimes this produces a more interesting image, perhaps because it is less conventional.

Sometimes it is simply unavoidable, because there’s no way to stand further back.

And sometimes you can get a more “realistic” image – which might very well BE less “interesting” – by standing further back and using a lens with a longer focal length.

All of which would be obvious to more experienced photographers. But perhaps less so, to newcomers

Canon’s 10-22mm is a perfect and affordable match for my 70D. Very capable lens. I originally rented one for a visit to an air museum in Oregon where the Spruce Goose is on display. Almost could get the entire wingspan in. Based on that trial, I purchased the lens new through Amazon. Cost is about $600.

Great to give you encouragement! Craving more space when you look through your lens is a good reason to expand your lens line up! Too many photographers think they need a lens without having a real hunger that comes from pushing at the limits of what they have. Have fun with your new wide-angle experience.

Thank you very much for these precisions! Have a great weekend!

Sigh – when I saw the specs for that lens, I was jealous – I guess I’ll just have to wait till Canon brings it out with an F mount. (As if !!!! – LOL)