How wide is TOO WIDE?? 

Whats your focal range preference? Wide? Telephoto? How come?

Who would use an 11mm wide angle lens as an everyday portrait lens??? It is designed for architecture and landscape isn't it?!?! It's like using a bulldozer to put sugar in your coffee cup!

I'm always so pumped to go out and shoot some photos after I watch your videos! *Main problem: I watch your videos right before I go to sleep :D*

That lens is worth more than all of my film and photography gear combined I think 😂

"I've been waiting for ages!" - Clouds barely moved while "waiting" :P

No such thing as too wide :D

Peter, love your videos! I've used this lens on numerous occasions, however don't own one (I bought a 500 F4 instead haha!) Anyway, what you're talking about is perspective distortion which is different to lens distortion. This lens is *almost* perfect when it comes to distortions.The hugely wide nature of this lens is immensely convenient for architectural and landscape work. As you say, it's not a lens for you and fits your shooting style. In fact, this lens would be AWESOME for photojournalism where you literally cannot go *too* wide. While I was at a CanonUK meet up I used this lens to shoot some photos of a train carriage and all the lines are perfectly straight - it amazed me. However, like you say, this lens is INSANELY wide. Even if you're used to the ultra wides on full frame, 11mm is seriously wide. The price tag and why people are amazed as it's fisheye wide without the distortion. Also, not to forget this completes the 'trinity' of lenses of 11-24, 24-70, 70-200. It allows you to get complete coverage. Think of those shooting high profile events such as the olympics for big sweeping crowd shots. This lens is sheer perfect for that. Again, like you say, lenses are down to your needs :) I want to love and buy the 85 1.2, but it just doesn't work for me and how I shoot :)

The quality of you content is insane! Just watching and learning hoping one day I´ll be close to as good as you are Peter. Can´t wait to hear about the project, sheers!

I've checked out other reviews of the 11-24 and have tentatively come to a few conclusions: * This might be one of those cases where a lens that performs well for still photography isn't practical for video/cine except where the expected distortion it imposes can be used for effect. So for vid shooters it's likely a $3k occasional lens, which is a big ask. Otherwise, one can easily imagine it would take little motion indeed, of either cam or subject, before distortion overwhelms a shot. In still photography, we need but the one frame so are far less sensitive to the distortion once suitably aligned. * While many of us don't often think portraiture & ultra-wide in the same thought, the 11-24 might be useful in certain documentary style images. The Q there is: does the lower focal-length range bring enough to the party compared to, say, the 16-35 or a good prime to justify the price tag? In other words, how wide do we need before we're pursuing numbers over images? To my eye, this is a lens to rent not buy, and even then, only after a good amount of shoot planning so I know exactly what I'm going to do with it. Thanks for the excellent introduction to it!

Peter McKinnon more like Peter McCanon 😂😂😂

I'm kinda disappointed your only input on this lens for this video was its not good for portraits. I mean like no shit its an 11-24 I feel like you know that and most of your viewers know that. For someone that has so much to offer in terms of experience with a variety of gear I figured you'd have more to say. But I mean content was well made as always and Im still stoked for your next video!

i love the lens because i spent all my money on it....

I mean... "wide" is a stretchable term...

I have owned this lens for a few months now. Shooting Architecture I am blown away by its capabilities. If I was given it to shoot portraits I’m guessing I would hate it too. Use it for what it is intended and you won’t be left wanting. I give this lens 5 stars.

I actually really like the first photo of Matt but I can see how easy it is to get a very funhouse mirror photo.

didn't get my answer How wide it too wide?

6:57 Pretty cool you got Jacksfilms in your video

The distortion is normal for any super wide or fisheye lens. In After Effects (and I'm sure there's an equivalent in Photoshop), there is a filter called "Lens Distortion Correction" or something like that. It allows one to take out that strange barrel distortion. What one is left with is a crazy depth of field that one can't get with a simple wide angle lens.

8:42 is why I love wide angle. Standing on top of a rooftop looking down on the streets looks dope.

0:32 love how the shoulder movement and the box slide match the song

Having a very wide lens helps a lot in Thailand, aside from the landscapes, so many temples have a wad of electric wires by the street and temple courtyards are often short, additionally, temples are wide and tall.

I'm more than happy with my "CHEAP" Canon 10-18mm 4.5 for video. There is some warping, but not as crazy as this lens

I used this lens for a real estate shoot I did. And I totally agree, the warp on this bad boy can be hard to avoid at times, you gotta pay close attention every time you move the camera to make sure you're not warping things on the edges. But having said that...this is the greatest lens in the game for taking shots in/of small rooms. Although outside of real estate photography, I'm not sure why anyone would spend that kind of money on this specific lens. Tooooo rich for my blood

I finally got this lens, and I'm loving it. It's not for portraits, but amazing for architecture.

Great, great....GREAT video! Awesome music at the beginning, great b-roll and some useful information about 11-24mm! Thanks for this one! and...AND see you in the next one! :D

Dude! I friggin love your videos. I hope to be able to make stuff half as good as you! Keep it up! 👍

Why would you use the wide angle for portrait? I've never been a huge fan of wide, but really need to start shooting wide a bit more. Have a Tokina 11-16mm in the cupboard I need to dust off..

Ooooh! the way it WIDE

Love your music selection Peter! Not just a photographer or cinematographer, but a musician as well!

My man, your content is god like. I love your energy and enthusiasm and if I could have even a fraction of that people around me would think I'd been on funny pills. Watching your videos just makes me need to get out there and do more. It's incredible, thank you my dude. Love from Scotland!

Great video! That lens it's incredible :D 1:40 The clouds didn't sell the trick :/ (it wasn't much time)

Why would you even think about shooting portraits with a 11-24?! That's what 50/85/105/70-200 are for.. This is what you should use for landscapes and stuff.. Anyway

I love this lens very much because I sold my grandpa's kidneys after he died, so it's close to my heart

That is some crazy wrapping. The shot's without apparent wrapping look amazing.

I don't know why I feel so inspiring while watching your video! Love it man!

recently bought a Canon 24mm Prime Lens which is somewhat wide angle and i absolutely love it! F2.4 so its superb in low light too!

Tamron 15-30 2.8, as of now, the only wide angle you'll need. 10-15mm on a crop sensor is a bit better off then on full frame.

hey, what is that beginning song called? Its so DOPE

I have the Tokina 11-16 and it is great for landscapes. You can make some cool and creative car photography shots as well with a wide angle.

Just came across this video by accident... Matti with long legs made me smile... :) and yes I agree.. this lens is not for me either. … I clearly see your point.

I make my videos using my smartphone. Inspired to try the little wide lens for camera!

Congrats on the baby again bro!!!

Your camera room is probably worth more than my whole condo 😂

Your lens and camera collection is goals

I have a 14-24mm f2.8. The wide-angle lens has a different purpose and not portraits. This lens works well for landscape and architecture. Also, you get a square holder which you can mount somewhere midway. Btw, Amazing videos. :)

7:11 is that Thanos? 😂

How THICC is too THICC?

7:27 dude got some Kevin Durant legs😂😂

I just used a Sony 10-18mm at a Lantern lighting festival event, and so happy I didn't go with anything stronger, it captured the overal feeling so damn well.

Another great video from Peter Mckinnon! Thanks for all the tips and reviews so that we don't have to. That warping is something else bro

Dude. Cheers for Angels and Airwaves.

The slightest movements with the lens, distortion made me giggle 😂😂😂

This lens is made for landscapes and architecture! Love it for those purposes. Would definitely not recommend for portraits.

Loved that little beatbox moment at about six minutes

You make me love photography, and feel relaxing, thank you!

4:40 made my day man

Love your vlogs Peter :) Great episode!

Last time I came this quick I became a father!

those tilted shots are absolutely hilarious. Continuous laugh out loud for each of those shots.

This is an incredible video! Absolutely love all the b-rolls and the drone shots. The defender was definitely the best part

So,.. as far as super-wide shots, I like the feel of making where I am feel bigger... and having some of my video, in vlogs specifically, be focus be on what's around me vs. just me being a talking head... ya kno? If I want that feel, like if I'm in a city or a small room I usually just use the GoPro superview... it does the trick, and is obviously cheaper than this monsterr of a lens.

I was editing my vlog, then I got a notification from RU-vid about McKinnon.. priorities!

"I'll text them." He probably does have their personal numbers, ha ha.

Dude, I watch both you and travel feels. So sick

I never knew any of this information until I started watching your videos and I appreciate you being so informative. I'm not a pro so this definitely helped me out for purchasing more lenses in the future! Thank you!😉❤

6:58 dying at this best distorsion

Never left PornHub so quickly

Let me save you some time: It's too wide when it doesn't get the result you want.

Yeah, it rocks guys Peter and @ Canon Boys!

This lens is so dope for taking shots of Architecture. For example churches come out pretty sweet when you're able to get a whole large building in the frame from across the street.

I sometimes like and comment on my own comment to get it going.

That sound effect at 4:41

7:12 thats straight up leon lush

Man, all your videos are soooo freaking awesome!

It's actually incredible, for most cases you don't want that trippy look, but it can be extremely powerful for shots that you want to film for example a pov of a drunk person, or a special looking photo or a shot like Alt-J clip style

it's too wide when you don't touch the sides

Hey Peter, im pretty sure you have heard of MrBenBrown and his *Awesome* Visual Vibes. The fact, that your shots for the vlog alone look so damn dope, got me the idea, that you should definitely do a similar thing ben does. Such cinematics are just insane and i wish to see one from you. thank you bye :)

It is never too wide! Maybe it is...hmm I just watch the video and shut it😂

Tht beat box was so cool .. u r so talented !!!!😍😍 magic , photography , cinematography (obviously) beatboxing and many more tht i m not aware of !!❤️❤️

I absolutely love this lens, sadly I only get to use it when I borrow it from Canon because I haven't yet been able to justify the close to $4k price tag it has here in Australia. Why do I love it, simply the ability to produce images that have an epic feeling of space. I shoot Motorsport mostly and being able to get up super close in pitlane yet still have a whole bike in the image, or shooting a Supercross start almost on the back wheel of the bikes yet still have the whole start line in the image is just amazing. I can't attach images to give examples but it is just a gorgeous lens.

Who knew an 11-24 wasn't the ideal portrait lens? Great info thanks. Note to Canon, pick you tubers who appreciate the chance to try expensive lenses for free

Never used that lens. However, I own a sigma 10-20mm f3.5 and it's a really good wide angle for the money. It is an EF-S so yeah no full frame but I still love it

Hmm actually I would prefer these distorted legs and face on photos. They are funny.

Dude your shots are nice but what's happening is so basic UNTIL I turn up the music. SO GOOD AND EPIC haha love it!

Thank you so much for continuing to make such great content Peter! Can't wait to see all the other goodies you got coming down the pipe! As for lenses, I like fixies, and a good ol wide angle, for getting that grandeur perspective! Keep up the AMAZING work!!!

Alright so I am asking then: How narrow is too narrow???

I love the image of this lens, but I can literally buy a car for the price that it costs here in Brazil.

gotta comment and like this before I watch who's doing the same?

Hey Peter, I use a Canon 14mm 2.8 L II USM to shoot hotel rooms. With relative minimal distortion, it makes them look so much bigger. Yes, you have to pay attention to tilt and find the right angle. Landscape photography is another good use. I hope you still use it. It's a bit like a toy, you have to play with it. And like a toy, you get tired of it, you don't touch it for a while... and one day, yes one day, you play with it again and have so much fun.

I've been an event shooter for a long time, and for a long time the widest I could go was 17mm. It was time for an upgrade, but what lens to buy? It was up to the Canon 11-24 or the Sigma 12-24 Art Series, after days of painstaking research and watching countless reviews I ended up going with the Sigma, even though its not as wide as the Canon, its still ultra wide. My main reasoning was that it has less chromatic aberration, is sharper, has better color representation, and minimal distortion. Oh and its also $1000 dollars cheaper. I highly recommend the Sigma Art series!

hey peter! When I upload my pics in instagram (all taken with my dslr) they loose a lotta quality and I just edit them on photoshop, i think it may be cause they are too large an insta compress them but i dont know, any tip? thanks mate, love your vids

"How wide is TOO WIDE??" - When you dislocate her hip.

what was the song in the begging of the video???

Dude, I love each & every single video of yours! Thank you so much for your efforts, giving us such a rich content!

This was worth watching just for those shots of Matti alone.

What you will say about *TOKINA 11-16MM F.2.8* ?

Peter, Make a blog in Spanish for your Latin Audience XD Cheers!

Song @ 3:35 ? awesome video!!

Music selection was A1!!!

How is the song in the beginning called? I have heard it in quite a few videos on RU-vid now, and I absolutely LOVE it! Thanks in advance. Haven't watched the entire video yet, but I'll already say it's amazing.