Fisheye lens
鱼眼 · 猫眼
What it is
Extreme wide angle with curved edges, often circular.
When to use it
Psychedelia, drunkenness, peephole POV, skate videos.
When not to
Serious realistic drama.
Often confused with
- Ultra-wide lens
Ultra-wide keeps lines mostly straight.
Common generation mistakes
SymptomThe edges don't curve.
FixState a fisheye lens with strongly curved edges.