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When to pull out the fisheye

1 Curvy architecture

Fish-eyes can come in handy for architectural shots, especially for scenes where the curvature adds something extra to the composition. It is possible to correct the distortion with software like Photoshop, but we think the distortion is part of the charm.

2 Funny portraits

A fisheye is a lens to pull out of the kitbag if you want to try a funny portrait or pet photo. Framing the head in close to the lens will give you an unusual, distorted angle of the subject. It’s also great if you like to shoot video with your Nikon, as you can go for extreme angles.