How to Use a Wide Angle Lens

My Zeiss has been replaced with a Canon 16-35mm lens and in the video I show you my thoughts on why I switched wide angle lenses and why I opted for a super wide 16mm lens. I take you out on my first landscape shoot with this wide lens and discuss my composition, I also talk through my choice of filters and show how I am focus stacking the image.
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[@endtimeimages3284]

Love focus stacking. And I hate it. Each shot, 3 times, 3 times editing, merging - I try to avoid it. But sometimes the composition allows no other choice. It's great to learn such things from your videos, Thomas!

[@ekevanderzee9538]

Merge first, edit later.

[@PauloBarreto15041964]

You are so dedicated and passionate, it's wonderful. I have been showing this video to people who surround me just to prove how passionate photography can be.

[@fachiro1]

Thanks Thomas.....I just wanted to first thank you for all the tutorials, information, videos, adventure.....you truly are an inspiration.....thanks so much... secondly.......youre not fooling anyone.....you are actually in reality......the movie star and celebrity Domhall Gleason

[@KngsPwn4]

I rewatch Thomas’s videos a lot because I love his work and he’s such a great teacher. Thanks Thomas!!!

[@mattscott573]

When you started walking through the dunes I kept expecting you to shout "In't it brilliant!" à la Fast Show

[@artyomoh63]

It is 2AM here in Korea, and I have to get up early today. But still, worth waiting and seeing the video !

[@pedrodini]

hey man! Almost same here! 2:25 AM here in Brazil and i have to get up early... I should go... Great video Thomas!

[@playthisbass]

반갑네요 ㅎㅎ

[@artyomoh63]

my friend, they can't even access KZbin or Google or whatever. every single one of us on the internet are from South.

[@uweyaa]

매찬 MacChan Kim Jung Un wil wake you up!

[@artyomoh63]

Yeah... NO.

[@hung.kwangtan7795]

Hi Thomas, I have been watching your video for a little over a year. Learning how you scout out nice composition etc. Its been a great help to me, in my endeavour to advance my photography skills. In a little over a year, my photography skills have advanced to the point I always look at the scene, include foreground when possible, turning the right focus, f stop etc. All these, are mostly attributed to you sharing the setting online. This video in particular, has taught me how to use the Super Wide Angle Lens properly. YOU INSPIRE ME. P/S: Do not get distracted by the bad comments, this is a free world, they are allowed to post whatever comment they wish. DO HOWEVER, look closer to what those negative comments have said (Reading between the lines too) and figure out a way to come out on TOP. CHEERS!

[@ZingyLemonade]

I found myself sitting on those rocks in the middle of the night on my own. The only sound was the waves crashing in just a few metres to my left. Great place to be and very peaceful if you can control that fear of being a little vulnerable.

[@DayleSalmon]

"I'm going to become a wide boy" and "to stretch it off" are some of Thom's finest quotes.

[@glasgownightphotography]

Always look forward to 6pm on a Sunday - great video, Thank You

[@stevendeary502]

Glasgow Night Photography hi mate, also shoot Astro and from Glasgow, where do u go to shoot? I typically go to Galloway

[@joelcleare]

Great lens. Zero issues. Does everything exceptional.

[@BrentHall]

Man that image was FANTASTIC! Also, I've had the the 16-35 f/4 since it came out and it is definitely one of my all time favorite lenses. I use it for landscapes, action sports, architecture, and even astro when my other astro lenses are in use, and it is beyond awesome for video, which I shoot a lot. Glad to see you're happy with it, and definitely look forward to more of your images from it!

[@steelheadranger]

Good instructional video. Missing one piece: how you blended the focus stack to achieve the final image. sure there are other tutorials out there, but your style is one of the best and I'd like to see how you do it and explain your workflow.

[@ijustfelldown]

Hey I know this is over 2 years too late but there's a video on this channel that explains how to do focus stacking. Just search "Thomas Heaton Focus Stacking" and it should come up right away.

[@tomasjanuskevicius3665]

This picture must be in your next calendar:)

[@seanmcgowan8501]

Mate, that closing shot - beautifully framed with the castle reflected in your new lens. Great work.

[@sylvainpaquette6132]

I wouldn't shoot that kind of shots without a tilty flippy screen anymore. So useful.

[@TylerEdwards]

Absolutely love the 16-35 f4 IS. My favorite lens for pretty much everything on my 5DIV.

[@FLORAMORAITINI]

Looks like I am heading towards the 16-35. I just got the 5DIV the 24-70 f/2.8 , the 300 f/2.8 IS II USM and the 85 macro

[@justing.1868]

Love that image! Would you consider doing a tutorial video on how you blended the different focus images?

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Perhaps, it seems there are a few requests for this video.

[@MrGflan]

Thomas Heaton hey Thomas!! I love your videos!! I invested in the Lee system and love it so far. I have the circular polarizer, 2 stop soft, 3 stop hard, big and little stoppers. Are there any others I should add that you think are essential? Thanks!! Gary

[@Neur0bit]

@@ThomasHeatonPhoto Question on this subject. Forgive me since I am hot an expert by any means. Wouldn’t everything be in focus if you shot at F16 or F22?

[@salvatoregalluzzo5852]

Maybe the best video you have ever upload in your Channel.

[@ginagallagher72]

Thanks Thomas!! Always take something from your videos!! So glad you are full time and are keeping more coming our way!!

[@luisfelipegope]

Gosh, amazing image tom. This vídeo got me thinking, you, localy, have some gorgeous places, why not make a uk workshop, if i got the money and time i definitly would attend. The uk landscape fascinates me. Cheers From Brazil

[@weschilton]

Great lens! I have had one for a few years and I love it!

[@Narsuitus]

Thanks for the video. I really enjoyed watching you compose that beautful stacked image at the end of the video.

[@mikekerry5466]

Great video you are teaching me so much - thank you. I recently purchased a second hand 17-40 f4L and I love it. It is as sharp as a tack and was cheap too. It pairs perfectly with my 6D - I used to shoot landscapes with my 24-105 F4L but the wide angle of this lens really cuts the mustard. I used the same rationale as you did when you purchased you 16-35 F4L. Keep up the great work - much appreciated.

[@derekgillan7314]

I have ben impressed with this lens Sigma 10-20 mm F3.5 EX DC LENS

[@miiavega]

I have it and I am very happy with it!

[@thecascadianhiker9465]

This video: How to use a wide angle lens. The video beneath it: Get rid of your wide angle lens.

[@taka-camera1986]

Thank you for the easy to understand explanatory video! The castle in the background of the beach with interesting shaped rocks rolling. I was impressed by the spectacular view that we don't have in Japan!

[@meme4one]

Fantastic. When the weather is grey like this I never want to go and shoot, you are very inspiring!

[@markjagger7139]

Super image Tom and some cracking advice

[@marka5964]

Great video Thomas & a fantastic result with the stacking of the images in photoshop could you do a video at some point to show the process in photoshop of the stacking ?

[@TheAdarwen]

Indeed, that would be much appreciated!

[@frauleindaniela]

I think so too! 😃

[@zippsepp3010]

Same here!

[@mikeswain9085]

Same here Thomas. . You know you want to.

[@rvboondocker2559]

Agreed

[@JasonKonopinski]

Stunning composition! The way you hunt for just the right image is always a joy to watch and experience. Thank you.

[@ashishs7022]

Thank you for being a huge inspiration, I've started my own landscape photography channel and it's all thanks to you.

[@Max-ci9cv]

Keep inspiring

[@marvamaretto]

Once again, another opportunity to learn from you. I like the way you did the focus stacking. If you could show a small video of how you placed them together in Photoshop that would be great also. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Michaelpalomataoneaperture]

I used the same lens since 2015 and still have it now. One of the best lens I ever owned when it’s comes to landscapes and cityscapes. IS very useful too when using indoor and shooting handheld. I also were able to used it for astrophotograhy as well. Very sharp lens even on the corner.

[@brianbrooking496]

New to your Chanel, new with photography, just wanted to say your images have inspired me to learn about photography properly. It’s time to move out of auto. Loved your Norwegian shoot with the Northern lights.... can’t stop watching the videos despite not knowing the technical side. Thank you so much..

[@QuietLightPhoto]

Great video! Good choice in lenses Thomas. I'm in a similar situation with the Nikon 16-35mm f/4.0. The 14-24mm f/2.8 is an awesome lens but a beast to carry, especially on a multi day backpack.

[@TheCurls1]

Adam Gibbs the 18 35 g is a nice option too, considerably lighter and cheaper

[@nick8292]

That was brilliant, thanks, Thomas. Great that you showed the effect of the polorizor.

[@kevinv2507]

Amazing ! This proves that relatively bad weather does allow taking photos. I should remember that

[@klausnielsen7111]

After watching this fantastic video I bought the Canon 10-22mm and I am looking so much forward to give it a go during the Easter holiday. I am fairly new to photography - purchased my Canon Eos 77D 3 weeks ago - and have just fallen in love with landscape photography after watching your fantastic and inspiring videos. Thanks for the great videos.

[@patrik7058]

"Excuse me while I perfect my composition." -Thomas Heaton

[@sawye]

Haven’t watched but I already know it’s gonna be good! 😁

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

I wouldn't speak too soon :)

[@MHLandscape]

Stunning, love the detail in the rocks!

[@jamesbotterill9963]

Tom, just re watched this video as i am planning on showing it to our camera club next week as i am putting together a talk on landscape photography. I took up photography only 3 years ago and have watch everyone of your videos and you have pretty much taught me everything i know.....and i have proudly won quite a few landscape competitions along the way. This video is fantastic and is well worth sharing with my fellow club members. Thanks again, and keep up the inspiration!

[@allandavies1187]

Thank you Thomas - See you in Belfast this Saturday very much looking forward to it - have a great time ...

[@MadsPeterIversen]

How did your lens fare with focus breathing? My Canon 16-35mm f/4 suffers from it and makes the stiching a pain!

[@nickbedford]

Mads Peter Iversen was thinking of this issue but looks like it worked out in this case.

[@MatthewSaville]

Mads Peter Iversen, I find that Photoshop's "auto-align" feature works quite well, even if the "auto-blend" feature totally ruins it sometimes. What I do is, shoot 5-10 focus-bracketed shots going from the nearest scene to infinity, and then that gives me a greater variety of choices to stack and blend, sometimes if auto-blend works very well, and other times when I have to do the blend manually.

[@fbimagesphoto]

Mads Peter Iversen same problem here, you do have to crop a bit of the edges when focus stacking

[@ThomasHeatonPhoto]

Yes, this is always the challenge with stacking. It very much depends on the image, apperture, focal length etc, but sometimes I have to work a little harder when masking the images. This photo wasn't too bad.

[@costasganasos4299]

Thomas Heaton Hey Thomas lovely video and once more a stunning image! Which F stop is to your opinion the sharpest for this lens? I also own it and I am so happy with it. Thanks mate!

[@SeanCondieAudio]

"im gonna become a wide-boy" - lmao that killed me

[@FredericBonneauPhotography]

Finally you decided to change the angle of your camera to vlog! Now we can all see your KZbin Award! (since you didn't want to swap it with your wall calendar as I previously suggested) BTW Good job on everything you do. I watch all of your videos and do learn a lot from them. Hello from sunny South Florida!

[@indiemichael]

Thats why I love your vlog. I learn something new all the time from you. Never thought to take three images with different focal points and then knit them together.

[@michaelandrew83]

With a TSE 17mm you can tilt the focal plane to achieve this in 1 shot. Surprised he doesn't have this lens I use it everyday for Architecture its an absolute game changer. The 24 TSE is better, I use it less. Bit of a pain to use a polarizer with a 17mm TSE though.

[@petrub27]

i use ts 24mm i even gave it a name - shifty; i wash it every night and dry it in the oven it likes it very much

[@Traumglanz]

You don't really achieve this, but get something similar. Not the whole shot is in focus, but instead you you get basically a Gradient of your focus plane wandering true your image. It's cool, but it is not the same for this kind of shots.

[@user-fza3]

If no more 5d mark 5 and only mirrorsless with rf mount well you upgrade?

[@andrewroland]

Lovely simple video Tom, you get better and better in front of the lens.

[@m42tyn]

Fantastic video and such a lovely photograph. I've just got a 16-35 f4 Zeiss for my Sony and this has inspired me. Many thanks.

[@gimpeyLegs]

Could you show us how you put the 3 photos together .?

[@thenickdude]

Load the photos as layers in Photoshop, then use the Auto Align Layers feature followed by Auto Blend Layers set to "Stack Images" instead of "Panorama". Photoshop'll pick the sharp parts from each photo for you automatically. Or if you want more control over the process, you can paint your own Layer Mask to blend the layers together.

[@lokchiu]

Rip ZEISS Distagon 21mm :( Hello Canon 16-35 :) Having the ability to zoom sometimes is a life saver, when the environment don't allow you to move around. Love the video

[@damodargajjar5420]

BOB EMPEROR

[@JJ-tg2ld]

Really inspiring to see how it is possible to get an amazing picture even without a grand vista, perfect weather and golden light!

[@CantTalkImRiding]

That focusing trick is Helpful. Thanks. I'll try that.

[@MarkDuffyPhotography]

When life gives you lemons, throw them back and say, how do you like them apples!

[@deBurrows]

That's from 'Good Will Hunting' !

[@jacobpenland2548]

3:24 "I'm going to become a wide boi."

[@QuarkCharmed]

Canon 16-35 f/4 IS is really great, some reviews say it's even slightly sharper that f/2.8 so it's a perfect fit for landscape photography. Been using it for ~6 months (on a 5D MkIV btw) and couldn't be happier. Handles f16 - f22 well, sharpest at around f7.1 - 8. Primary lens for landscapes for me.

[@joewelsh1804]

Been right through the channel once, but not every video. Now back tracking and picking up ones I missed and re-watching others. Cracking view of Dunstanburgh Castle. Only ever taken pictures from the south.

[@MatthewSaville]

Yup, the minute you say, "I don't do much astro" ...it becomes pretty dumb to lug around the extra ounces of an f/2.8 monster. On that note, Thomas, have you tried either the 24-70mm f/4 L IS, or the 24-105mm f/4 L IS mk2? both are *nearly* as sharp as the mk2 2.8, and much lighter. Actually, as an alternative, if you like how the 16-35 f/4 fares at 24mm, you might also consider trying to go out with just the 16-35 and 70-200 f/4 duo, and if you need it something in between that is lightweight, like the Tamron 45mm f/1.8 VC, or (gasp) the non-L Canon 50mm f1.8 STM, since it's actually quite good at f/8-16.

[@franksj1982]

Matthew Saville Seriously? The 24-70 F4L IS is not even close to as sharp at the 24-70 2.8 II. This is especially true in the middle of the focal range at the corners. I was glad to be rid of it.

[@kevinjorgensen1046]

I agree. Had the 16-35f4L IS but upgraded to the ''III''. No regrets whatsoever. Have the trinity of 2.8 zooms Had the trinity of ''4s'' before that. Prefer the 2.8s. No need to lay awake at night and wonder. Very surprised Thomas chose the f4 over the 2.8 III given he has the 24-70 2.8.

[@NickGranville]

Don’t do it! That’s my absolute favourite lens. Nothing else I’ve found is as sharp and with the micro contrast second to none. Also it has almost no chroma and very low distortion. That canon has nothing on the zeiss.

[@SammySantiagoIrizarry]

Wonderful acquisition!!! Great video Thomas!!!

[@raymondcarruthers6314]

Yep, me too. Upgraded my 16-35 to the mkIII f/2.8 and since then my Milvus 21 has stayed in the cupboard!

[@MQRahman]

0:11-0:15 What you doing?

[@SCVis]

What photographers do when we get new kit

[@Armistice023]

Mourning the parting of ways with a long, well used kit piece

[@PaulGJohnsonphotography]

:)

[@Getoffmycloud53]

This was a fun comparison to your latest - at the time of writing - as you choose a Nikon Z 14-30/4 instead of the faster 2.8, testing at same location, but now with a Z8 instead of a 5D mk4 In the end the is not about the gear, but the man behind the camera that brings it all together. No one will read this, but it was just nice coincidence that the YT algorithm presented to me.

[@jeeperbax]

These kind of videos, I think, are the best! A good combination of product review, technical advice and your own thoughts of an image. Greetings from the other side of the lake 😉🇳🇱

[@jenniejudd834]

Great lens I purchased one this year. Fantastic for architecture 👍

[@mitzimckay7934]

Love the photo! Totally worth getting the 16-35 lens.

[@artsaphotography5825]

You are talking photography ! Thank you for your time and effort to share your knowledge !

[@philelainedang3498]

That polariser effect does miracles! Awesome story telling as usual!

[@billp1301]

Hi Tom, great vid. Me and the lady are now discussing how you stack the images. That huge in focus DOF is great. I must learn how to do it. Sitting to Sunday lunch arguing over can we or can’t we isn’t good for my relationship. Keep up the good work.

[@JustLikesWatches]

Bill Paget I really need to learn this myself too! Fortunately my wife doesn't care 😀

[@professorbiohazard4271]

loved this video. i can't believe the amount of work that goes into one shot in landscape photography.

[@JimDurfee]

Enjoy it, it's a GREAT lens! I bought this lens several weeks ago and love it, it's on my camera almost all the time....

[@lancealquiza8079]

The castle reflection on the polariser at the end was a nice touch

[@magtelic]

amazing drone shot of you walking on the beach!

[@TyranidFerore]

If I see grey skies outside, I put off going out. I'm now incredibly frustrated that I have that attitude because you've got such an amazing shot from it.

[@rogergroover4971]

I have the Nikon version and love it! And I also didn’t buy the more expensive lens either. You will love it!

[@rogergroover4971]

Really enjoyed the demonstration of foreground to background focus blending with my favorite lens the 16-35! Nice pic!

[@ontheochils]

Again just phenomenal, inspiring but also disheartening to know I'll never get a shot that good..wonderful Thomas.

[@modernidisident]

This video encouraged me to buy Olympus M.zuiko 9-18mm f4-5.6 lens, and I couldn't be happier!

[@BernhardSchwarz-xs8kp]

Great contribution. Thank you for both, the information as well as the eye candies.

[@robcarr1899]

Thanks Tom, wonderful video. HAPPY NEW LENS. And it has to be said that when you are talking on a video it could be 10,000 people but I always feel you are just talking to me. You make it a personal chat and that shows how professional you are. Great photo too.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Those basalt rocks in the bay below Dunstanburgh Castle are a gift from the god of photography! Nice shot!

[@gusonfire]

I have a 16-35 and I love the wide shots on my landscapes! Love your videos, keep doing what you're doing!

[@WALKITOFFDavidSmith]

I have the f/4 as well. I got it for real estate and landscape photography. In those applications I'll never shoot less then 5.6 and mostly between f/8 and f/11. Much of my wide angle lens shots are done on a tripod so I can easily use a longer exposure to let in more light while keeping the entire image sharp at a higher F/stop. I agree completely! Great video!

[@richardswinson4381]

I have bought the Sony e mount 16 to 35 mm lens. What a beauty.

[@scotie690]

I had many wide angle lenses till I got the same as yours. The sharpness from corner to corner on my 5ds and 6d are just amazing. Your image is gorgeous, that´s why we should go always out to shoot some landscapes. We never know what will bring back in card.

[@RickNP90X]

Got 3 great tips. Wide angle to emphasize foreground, get the Lee Filter WA adapter and use multiple focal points and merge to get a sharp photo. Thanks!

[@davemcmahon7863]

I love these onsite videos! So inspiring to see the full process and your gorgeous images at the end. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@dramamine755]

although i'm primarily a portrait shooter, i love how you shoot landscapes

[@adam_west_photo]

Great to see you back on home turf doing what you do best Tom. That image must go into the 2018 calendar. Absolutely stunning mate

[@markhollis5644]

I've been a follower of your channel for quite a while now and this video for me personally is one of the better ones. I've taken away some very useful tips on focus stacking along with using the polariser, wonderful explanations! Keep the content coming!

[@TKJC2011]

I used to live in Sunderland and went to the beach from time to time. Too bad I wasn’t into photography then. Nice video! Thanks!

[@borromine]

Great video on using wide angle lens. But this kind of a view seems to be begging for a view camera, or something like the GFX and the Cambo Actus. However, the enthusiasm is truly infectious and a real contribution to landscape photography! The best camera is always the one you have with you!!

[@sydgerald]

I once read that photography and painting, both being similar forms of art are quite the opposite. Painting is the art of adding things in order to create an image, while photography is the art of eliminating things in order to capture the viewer's eye. And this video demonstrate just that; rather than using a wide angle lens to capture everything, just focus on specific subjects in order to create an image. Great content, all the best from Chile.

[@na_su4678]

My favorite lens! Have fun with it!

[@henrymasters6214]

Awesome video! Shooting with you would be such a rad experience.

[@ianfrancis4772]

Hi Thomas, just found you, so glad I have. Self-taught with lightroom only but learning lots from you.. Cheers Ian