Originally posted by falconeye Why is it that so many MF photographers rely on stitching using a shift lens?
OK, I just figured out that you are talking about
architectural photographers not
landscape photographers. Now my brain is screwed on correctly I can answer your question.
1. They use a tilt lens because in-camera correction of perspective "distortion" is a must.
2. They stitch because the available tilt-shift lenses are not wide enough, for interiors especially. Until recently most used 24mm. Now there is the Canon 17mm but it has a front element that is difficult to believe!
(This evening went to an exhibit of architectural photography as a matter of fact. Though I don't do any myself, I do enjoy it.)