Bullfrog in Wetland – Nikon D800 & Nikon 18-35mm
This past summer I created numerous frog-scape photographs using either the new AFS Nikkor 18-35mm f3.5-4.5G ED Lens or the Sigma f2.8 EX DG 15mm Fish-eye Lens. Nikon’s new 18-35mm lens allows a close focusing of 12 inches while the Sigma Fish-eye focuses down to 5.9 inches, which is almost a full 4 inches closer than that of Nikon’s 16mm fish-eye lens (being able to focus closer with the Sigma lens is a huge advantage). The main difference between using the fish-eye lens versus using the wide angle zoom for frog-scapes is that the fish-eye lens will distort the horizon line giving it a rounded appearance, while the wide angle zoom will keep the horizons straight. I like both perspective equally so I will often change lenses to create two variations, especially when the subjects are being co-operative.
As you scroll through my favorite frog-scapes created last summer at the family cottage on Horseshoe Lake near Parry Sound, Ontario, do note the captions that indicate which lens was used to create each of the images.
Please click on each image to see the larger, sharper versions and please take a moment to let me know which ones are your favorites.
Bullfrog in Wetland – Nikon D800 & Sigma 15mm Fish-eye
Bullfrog in Wetland – Nikon D800 & Nikon 18-35mm
Bullfrog in Wetland – Nikon D800 & Sigma 15mm Fish-eye
Bullfrog in Wetland – Nikon D800 & Sigma 15mm Fish-eye
Bullfrog in Wetland – Nikon D800 & Sigma 15mm Fish-eye
Andrew McLachlan 
I always love seeing your frog images Andrew!
Denise, thanks so much…someday I will have to take you out to the wetland for some frog photos!
They are all great but I think I like the ones taken with the fish-eye best. Especially the last one.
Thanks Beth, appreciate the kind words.
These are just fantastic images Andrew. I really like the effect of the fish eye.
Thank-you very much Edith…greatly appreciated!
I always enjoy your frog photos! I like the last image since it looks like he has eye on dinner!
Much appreciated Michael!