best type/lens for underwater photography?
I am going to be using my rebel xti for underwater photography now, but i am not sure what type of lens i should use. And any suggestions.
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Since I have no experience with underwater photography, I can’t really help you, but I also can’t resist telling you that the best type of lens may be a fish-eye. (I break myself up sometimes.)
I would say an ultra-wide angle lens or a fish-eye lens. The lens would probably depend on the underwater housing you have for your camera.
I would prefer a fish-eye or a wide lens so you can get a wide perspective.
Check this out for a more detailed list of good underwater lenses:
http://www.uwphotographyguide.com/underwater-photography-lenses
I agree that your going to want to go wide angel rather than telephoto. It will also depend on what type of housing you have. There are too many wide angel lenses to suggest without knowing what your housing holds. Also you need a lens with a very wide maximum aperture especially if you plan to go to any depths. Light fall off is extreme. Good luck.