These are the best fisheye lenses for real estate photography when you want to squeeze ultra-tight powder rooms, loft nooks, stairwells, and micro-studios into a single dramatic frame—while keeping flare around windows in check and giving yourself latitude to de-fish into straighter, listing-friendly lines—and here’s what to look for as you buy: favor diagonal fisheyes on full-frame (cleaner corners and easier partial de-fish than circular), predictable projection (equisolid/stereographic so stretching is consistent), strong coatings for skylights and downlights, close minimum focus for CFWA foregrounds (fixtures, rails) without backing into walls, and lightweight barrels that balance on travel tripods/gimbals; plan a de-fish workflow (Lensfun/DxO/PTGui/Fisheye-Hemi), bracket HDR since fisheyes see lots of windows, skip CPLs (uneven skies through multiple panes), and carry a slim flag/hand to tame veiling flare. Full-frame heroes: Canon EF 8–15mm ƒ4L Fisheye USM and Nikon AF-S 8–15mm ƒ3.5–4.5E (benchmark circular→diagonal zooms—park near 14–15 mm for diagonal frames that de-fish gracefully; excellent flare control and sharpness), Samyang/Rokinon 12mm ƒ2.8 diagonal (fast, light, budget-friendly for dim interiors), and Sigma 15mm ƒ2.8 EX diagonal (compact classic that tightens edges by ƒ5.6–ƒ8); APS-C standouts for tiny apartments and lightweight kits: Tokina AT-X 10–17mm ƒ3.5–4.5 DX and Pentax DA 10–17mm ƒ3.5–4.5 (close-focus champs—perfect for closets/half-baths; on crop the Canon/Nikon 8–15s behave as diagonal fisheyes across much of their range if you already own one); Micro Four Thirds winners for gimbal walk-throughs: Olympus M.Zuiko 8mm ƒ1.8 PRO (fast, sealed, excellent into-the-window control) and Panasonic Lumix G 8mm ƒ3.5 (tiny, sharp, cost-effective). Practical buyer tips: for maximum flexibility on full-frame, grab an 8–15 and save two zoom stops—(a) circular for quirky hero frames and (b) diagonal “no-vignette” for rooms you’ll partially de-fish; if price/speed matter, the Samyang 12/2.8 is the value pick; on crop, the Tokina 10–17 is size-to-coverage gold; pick rigid EF→RF/E/Z adapters with zero play, build de-fish presets per focal length so verticals feel consistent across a listing, and level the camera (virtual horizon) before every frame. Real-estate shooting tips: compose from chest height and keep the camera level to protect verticals, start around ƒ7.1–ƒ9 for corner discipline (ƒ11 on high-res bodies), bracket (−2/0/+2 or more) to hold bright windows, shade the front element to avoid veiling across glass, and de-fish just enough to relax curvature while preserving spacious feel; place bold foregrounds (islands, rails) 1–3 ft from the lens for depth, keep mid-ground 2–5 m away, and avoid stretching key furniture at extreme edges; for bathrooms and galley kitchens, step slightly back and raise the camera a touch to reduce ceiling bow, for exteriors keep horizons centered and de-fish lightly to maintain curb lines; for video, lock a 180° shutter, set a fixed zoom stop before takes, move slowly—tiny wobbles read big at 180°—and de-fish consistently in post; whether you’re showcasing micro-lofts, tight ensuites, dramatic atriums, or cozy short-term rentals, the best real-estate fisheye choices—8–15 zooms on full-frame, Tokina/Pentax 10–17 on APS-C, and Olympus/Panasonic 8 mm on MFT—deliver maximum field of view, manageable flare, and post-friendly projection so your verticals stay intentional, your corners stay clean, and your spaces feel wide yet believably proportioned.