Canon EF 16-35mm f2.8 vs. Canon EF 14mm f2.8 for real estate photography.
Jan 20, 2017 13:42:27 #
Since retired from teaching, I've been doing real estate photography. I am currently using the Canon 5D Mark lll with the EF 16-35mm f2.8 lens. I use Photoshop CS5 for post processing. When I shoot from a confined space such as a bathroom, I have to correct for distortion using Photoshop lens correction and the ePaperPress plugin. I am told that the Canon EF 14mm f2.8 will generate a sharper image with less distortion but it is a very expensive lens.
Does anybody have any experience with these lenses for real estate photography? Here are two examples of the distortion and correction:
John Rogers
Does anybody have any experience with these lenses for real estate photography? Here are two examples of the distortion and correction:
John Rogers
Jan 20, 2017 14:54:18 #
I rented the Canon 14mm 2.8L went I spent a month in Europe. It was a great lense. I'm still looking for a Photo Store that will sell it to me on a payment plan of $200 a month. There is no barrel effect at all, at least that I can see. I took over 2000 pictures in Europe on that trip and I bet 75% were with the 14mm. I also brought my 28-80 L lens which I also love.
Jan 20, 2017 14:54:56 #
Distortion will be the same on both lenses as the focal length is what causes the distortion. Keeping the camera level with the horizon/subject, and perpendicular, will provide nice, straight lines that require little or no correction in post processing.
Jan 20, 2017 15:06:24 #
If perspective control is your issue, perhaps you might look at either the Canon 17 or 24mm TS-E tilt-shift lens. Not cheap, but similar in price to the 14 f2.8...
Jan 20, 2017 18:17:42 #
WillieC wrote:
I rented the Canon 14mm 2.8L went I spent a month in Europe. It was a great lense. I'm still looking for a Photo Store that will sell it to me on a payment plan of $200 a month. There is no barrel effect at all, at least that I can see. I took over 2000 pictures in Europe on that trip and I bet 75% were with the 14mm. I also brought my 28-80 L lens which I also love.
28-80L lens? I'm not aware of Canon making such a lens!
Jan 21, 2017 07:03:29 #
jeep_daddy wrote:
Distortion will be the same on both lenses as the focal length is what causes the distortion. Keeping the camera level with the horizon/subject, and perpendicular, will provide nice, straight lines that require little or no correction in post processing.
Exactly! It appears that you've taken the first shot with the sensor pointing slightly downward. Sure, you can fix in post, but just remember to keep your sensor parallel with vertical walls for minimal distortion.
Jan 21, 2017 07:27:07 #
Just an idea. Last fall I picked up a nearly new, or new, Sigma 10-20mm lens. While I am no expert I can tell that the color and sharpness is equal or better than my Canon L glass lens. I have used it in a lot of situations, including the confined interior spaces of a battleship. It works, period. Little issue with distortition, even when I tried photographing a rifle with it.
Could be a much less costly alternative to expensive Canon lens.
Ken
Could be a much less costly alternative to expensive Canon lens.
Ken
Jan 21, 2017 07:52:27 #
Ginny Leger
Loc: Hampton, NH
Don't know where you live, but I'm sure you can always do business over the phone and they will ship to you. Try Hunt's Camera and Video in Manchester, NH. Talk with Eric, Nikki, or Lenny. Everyone in this store is great to work with. Hunt's offers 12 month interest-free plan. Usually, you're approved before you walk out of the store. I'm sure they can do this over the phone as well. Worth a try.
Jan 21, 2017 08:21:15 #
As above the distortion is caused by the camera pointing up or down not the lens. Easiest way to correct this is with a tripod, set midway between the floor and the ceiling. Or use the level in live view. Not only can the level show left-right correction but it can also show above or below the horizon.
Jan 21, 2017 09:00:10 #
speters wrote:
28-80L lens? I'm not aware of Canon making such a lens!
Perhaps there was an error using the L designation. I had the 28-80 below until it dropped and completely broke, loved it and it is still on my shelf reminding me of what a good lens it was.
https://contrastly.com/old-inexpensive-sharp-canon/
Jan 21, 2017 09:50:32 #
MEB540
Loc: New Jersey
The 28-80 L lens is one of the original ef lens from the 80's. It is variable 2.8-4f, but it has a very special look to the images.
Jan 21, 2017 10:09:44 #
ZPhoto
Loc: Lancaster, PA
Plieku69 wrote:
Just an idea. Last fall I picked up a nearly new, or new, Sigma 10-20mm lens. While I am no expert I can tell that the color and sharpness is equal or better than my Canon L glass lens. I have used it in a lot of situations, including the confined interior spaces of a battleship. It works, period. Little issue with distortition, even when I tried photographing a rifle with it.
Could be a much less costly alternative to expensive Canon lens.
Ken
Could be a much less costly alternative to expensive Canon lens.
Ken
Nice lens, but the OP is using 5D3.
Jan 21, 2017 12:17:42 #
TriX wrote:
If perspective control is your issue, perhaps you might look at either the Canon 17 or 24mm TS-E tilt-shift lens. Not cheap, but similar in price to the 14 f2.8...
I agree. Tilt-shift is the best option to minimize distortion.
Jan 21, 2017 12:41:12 #
MEB540 wrote:
The 28-80 L lens is one of the original ef lens from the 80's. It is variable 2.8-4f, but it has a very special look to the images.
It's just, if Canon would have such a lens, I might want to get one!
Jan 21, 2017 12:50:42 #
MEB540 wrote:
The 28-80 L lens is one of the original ef lens from the 80's. It is variable 2.8-4f, but it has a very special look to the images.
Yes, you are right didn't know about this one.
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