Most photographers choose a wide angle lens for shooting landscape photos. Because of the wider field of vision compared to the human eye, greater topographical expanse is captured.  And being the preferred camera lens for landscape shooting, this should be avoided when shooting details and focusing on distinct and specific single subject. Let this guide help you effectively use your Canon EOS wide angle lens and your Canon EOS camera.

1. Consider perspective. Wide angle lenses have the capability to stretch perspective in that distant (from the camera) objects appear smaller and near objects appear bigger. Get the scenes fit perfectly into view by adjusting perspective. Step back or forward to adjust what gets to be captured in the frame. Remember that we want to get the impression of stretching the perspective.
2. Capture wide and big. Canon EOS wide angle lens allow you to easily focus on the primary subject while still capturing the other details. Increase the size of your primary subject by using the “stretching perspective” effect. Make the other elements of your photo the background and make the primary subject stand out by using a wide angle lens. If space or an overall view is a consideration, you can easily fit image details into a single frame with this type of lens.
3. Make distortion effects. This can easily be achieved by using the widest angle of a wide angle lens. This adds a funny look to portraits and may be used to highlight certain parts, aspects, or details of a single subject.
4. Use it to get personal. Gone are the days when you have to come closer to your subject in order to get a good close-up shot. With the Canon EOS wide angle lens, you can easily capture candid shots and close-up photos without getting noticed. You can now take a shot of the details you want the outcome photo to speak about and create that personal connection between the photo and the viewer.

The Canon EOS wide angle lens will surely add an interesting touch to your photography. Just make sure you know how to use this range of lens effectively and you will definitely produce photos that are fascinatingly out of the ordinary.