Has ultrawide angle become an overused cliche?

"RichA" wrote in message
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Years ago, the average amateur couldn't afford ultra wide angle
lenses. They cost far more than most could justify. However, as wide
zooms have appeared (and are relatively cheap) more and more amateurs
are using these lenses. But once you've seen one ultrawide angle
shot, of a beach or train station, it starts to get old, fast.

yep I agree, most P&Ss have around 24 to 28mm lens (35mm equiv).
But do we need a wider angle for anythig more than a speacial effect i.e
distortion .

Most cameras also have a stitch facility now, that is meant for peole that
want to get the whole wedding party in rather than a distorted effect.

Ultrawide angle allows most scenes to achieve a kind of dynamic look,
but that's the problem. Ultrawide angle shots don't need
compositional thought in order to have an impact. If you will, they
are an easy out for people who would rather not invest the time and
thought into working a good composition out of a scene.

In 35mm film days stitching wasnt; an option but it is now but not used as
much as I would have expected.