Let's Get Weird

Team Backscatter · Issue 116, Sep/Oct 2020 · pp. 46–48

Products mentioned: Laowa 24mm Probe Lens, Saga Magic Ball, Saga Magic Tube, Inon ZM80 Micro Fisheye Lens, Canon 8-15mm Fisheye Lens, Nikon 8-15mm Fisheye Lens

When it comes to underwater photography lenses, the best performance and most reliable results are going to come from either the ultra-wide fisheye or high-magnification macro ends of the lens spectrum. These have long been the go-to lenses for creating classic underwater photos and with good reason. Large subjects and scenes demand a wide field of view, allowing the photographer to get close and produce better color, contrast, and clarity. Tiny macro critters need a powerful macro lens in order to appear larger than life and fill the frame. There’s nothing wrong with either of these time-tested photo styles, but every now and then you may find yourself wanting to break away from the ordinary. When that creative vibe starts flowing it’s time to toss convention overboard and start getting weird! Every lens featured in this guide provides a unique and creative effect that you won’t be able…