Tilt-shift lenses were once must-have equipment for certain genres of photography, particularly architecture, as they allowed photographers a high level of control in order to correct geometric issues and produce the highest quality images. Nonetheless, cameras have come a long way in recent years, and modern editing software can produce small miracles. So, do you still need a tilt-shift lens? This interesting video essay discusses the issue.
Coming to you from Sean Cross, this awesome video discusses whether photographers really need a tilt-shift lens. Without a doubt, tilt-shift lenses are highly useful options. They can have a bit of a steep learning curve, but once you master them, they can help you ensure you get top levels of image quality and save you a lot of time and effort in post. They can also allow you to explore some pretty unique creative effects and are often some of the sharpest optics out there. On the other hand, tilt-shift lenses are very specialized and often quite expensive. That means that if you only rarely need one, it might be worth considering if you would be better off just using post-processing for the times you do. Check out the video above for the rull rundown from Cross.
