Lens Testing- Why does Wide Angle Matter?

Taken with Cell Phone

Taken with A6000 Camera- wide angle 16mm lens

Taken with A6000 with ultra wide angle adaptor.

Today's post is just a quicky about how having the right tools helps to get better results.

90+% of buyers look online for homes, and pictures are a huge part of what they are looking for. Bad pictures still shockingly common on MLS listings I see... not just bad as in staging/subject but just bad quality, lighting, views.

One tool many realtors use for better interior photography is an "ultra wide angle" lens. For non photo geeks- here is a quick example so you can see why this matters.

The three pictures above were all taken standing in the exact same spot as "zoomed out" as the camera would allow. Wide angle allows the space to feel bigger and you get a closer sense as if you are actually looking at it in person.

Don't mind my clutter was just testing my new lenses and was feeling too impatient to tidy or play with the lighting first.

Here is another example:

Cell phone from couch.

A6000 wide angle 16mm from couch.

A6000 with ultra wide angle adaptor from couch.

My setup: Sony A6000 Mirrorless (got this on sale at Canada Computer for about $700 after some discounts) (could go for the A5000 too if on a tight budget).

Sony VCLECU2 12-16 MM,f/2.8 Petal Shaped Fixed Ultra Wide Converter. (Picked up for about $150 Canadian on Amazon).

Sony SEL16F28 16mm f/2.8 Wide-Angle Lens (picked up for about $250 Canadian on Amazon).