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Lenses:
Part 2: Wide Angle (continued)
Fourth benefit: 50/50 Photography
50/50 (over/under) images are dramatic. They are often the
type of "wow" shots that elicit a "How did you get that incredible
shot?!" response. Only super wide-angles can capture this type of
image, and the technique is discussed in the
50/50 section.
Part 3: Which Lenses To Use:
Macro or Close-up?
As a rule I only use two types of lenses underwater: a super wide
and a macro. Between the two choices, I could spend my
entire life photographing marine life, and never come close to
exhausting the possibilities.
While most beginning photographers will opt for a wide-angle as a first lens because of
its versatility, they will soon discover that there is an entire
world that can only be captured in close-up detail.
I've been doing macro
photography for years and I think that many beginning
photographers often overlook the incredibly beautiful world of
macro in favor of the "big picture." It's especially regrettable
since macro photography can be the easiest and most rewarding type
of photography for the beginner.
Another nice feature of macro photography is that it is the least
expensive addition to the camera gear bag. A simple diopter lens
placed over a standard 50mm lens make a great starter macro lens. |
