Composition for ultra wide. Review/test: Brightin Star 9mm rectilinear FF ultra wide angle
In this video, Keith Cooper provides an in-depth first look and field test of the Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 rectilinear lens for full-frame cameras (tested on the Canon EOS RP). Unlike a fisheye, this ultra-wide lens aims to keep straight lines straight, making it a unique tool for architectural and interior photography. it is a manual focus rectilinear 9mm f/5.6 lens for RF, Z, L and Z mounts. Includes optional rear 34mm filters.
Keith explores the lens's physical build, its fully manual operation, and the phenomenal depth of field it offers. He also demonstrates a "crop-to-shift" technique, showing how this 9mm lens can serve as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive tilt-shift lenses for correcting perspective in architectural shots. The video is packed with real-world examples from De Montfort University, illustrating how to handle composition, manage lens flare, and utilise the included rear ND and night filters. This is NOT a Fisheye lens.
Whether you're curious about this specific Chinese-manufactured lens or looking to improve your ultra-wide composition skills, this video offers practical insights from a professional architectural photographer's perspective.
Review and tutorial covering some of the use of ultra wide angle lenses for architectural photography. photo composition and tips.
Field of view: Diagonal 132º | Horizontal 123.5º | Vertical 101.2º
Aperture: f/5.6 to f/22
5 Blade Aperture [10 point sun stars]
Weight ~423g
More info https://brightinstar.co.uk/products/b...
#wideanglephotography #composition #compositiontips #architecturephotography #interiorphotography #lensreview #lenstest #brightinstar
00:00 - Introduction to the Brightin Star 9mm Lens
01:38 - Side-by-Side Comparison: 24mm vs. 9mm
02:49 - Build Quality, Weight, and Manual Controls
03:41 - Aperture, Depth of Field, and Sunstars
05:23 - Lens Hood, Filters, and Mount Options
07:35 - Exploring the Rear Filters (ND & Night Filter)
09:12 - Using Ultra-Wide for Architecture: The Crop-to-Shift Method
11:11 - Field Test: Composing Wide Shots at De Montfort University
12:50 - Managing Convergence and Vertical Lines
14:19 - Interior Photography: Using Space and Strong Lines
17:00 - Composition Tips: Scale and Viewing Distance
18:48 - Technical Observations: Sharpness, Focus, and Diffraction
20:53 - How Small Camera Movements Change Perspective
22:40 - The "New Hammer" Effect: When to Use (and Not Use) 9mm
25:16 - Photographing Stairs and Complex Spaces
28:48 - Sunstar Comparisons at Different F-Stops
31:05 - Optical Realities: Vignetting and Corner Distortions
32:28 - Final Thoughts and Upcoming Reviews
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