Quote: JHD:
Sometimes the distortion isn't so obvious as in the case of your last shot; but looking carefully I can see the building isn't nearly as long as it appears.
This is one of my favorite threads. Even though I bought a DA15, I can't part with my Sigma 10~20
I'm not so sure how long it appears to be, but I know how long it was.
I took the shot virtually on top of the building, perhaps 3 feet away, at a big angle. With any ultra wide angle lens, with this angle/composition, you are going to get perspective distortion for sure. As for the distortion for the lens itself, when used correctly, I find it unobtrusive. I am grateful for the 10mm and accepted any imperfections when I bought the lens.
This lens is one of my 2 favorites--by far. And that comes from a long list of lenses used. It inspires and allows shots that no other lens does and I feel like I learn something from it each time I shoot with it.
BTW, though I can't be certain, I think the word "Lobster" was larger than the word "Pound," though not to the degree it appears here.