How to Make a Great Shot with an Ultra Wide Lens: Using the Tamron 15-30mm
Shooting with an ultra-wide-angle lens opens up all kinds of new creative possibilities for photographers. Join Scott Kelby as he explores Tamron's new SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Scott explains how easy the lens is to use and shares some tips and techniques for getting the most out of an ultra-wide-angle lens. He takes viewers on a location shoot to the historic Tampa Theater and gets some great shots. This class will get you excited about the possibilities of shooting ultra-wide.
Release Date: 2019-01-31
Lessons
First Look
Scott describes the new look and features of Tamron's ultra wide angle lens and what kind of photography would benefit from a lens like this.
Duration: 3 mins 32 seconds
The Advantage of Ultra-Wide
Start exploring the creative possibilities of shooting with a wide angle lens.
Duration: 3 mins 33 seconds
Features
Scott talks about some of the lens features like optical image stabilization, responsive auto focus, weather-seal, and easy firmware updates.
Duration: 5 mins 11 seconds
Nerd Stuff
Scott delves into the technology that allows this lens to give you less color aberration and distortion.
Duration: 1 mins 54 seconds
Ultra-Wide-Angle Technique
Ultra-wide is great at delivering exaggerated perspective. Scott offers some tips on shooting from a low angle and recommends some accessories to help.
Duration: 14 mins 37 seconds
Location Shoot: Tampa Theater
Scott is going to demonstrate the Tamron 15-30mm on a location shoot at the Tampa Theater.
Duration: 2 mins 30 seconds
Location Shoot: From the Stage
Scott takes the first shot on location from on the theater stage looking back to into the house.
Duration: 6 mins 10 seconds
Location Shoot: Front Row
The next shot will be a bracketed shot from the front row of seats in the theater.
Duration: 3 mins 50 seconds
Location Shoot: Down the Aisles
Another good shot to capture in a large venue is an angle from the center aisle.
Duration: 2 mins 21 seconds
Location Shoot: Back of the Theater
The camera is up on a tripod and positioned at the back of the theater towards the stage.
Duration: 0 mins 50 seconds
Location Shoot: Lobby
Scott finds another great shot on his way to the balcony.
Duration: 1 mins 40 seconds
Location Shoot: Leading Lines
This shot is from the stairway leading up to the balcony. Scott uses leading lines to draw the eye towards the stage.
Duration: 0 mins 43 seconds
Location Shoot: Balcony
Getting up at a high angle is another way to utilize the ultra wide angle lens.
Duration: 0 mins 47 seconds
Give It a Try!
The new Tamron 15-30mm lens is accessible to everybody. Make sure to go out and try some of these techniques.
Duration: 2 mins 29 seconds