S6 Camera Issues

Yes, I removed it ... But actually, there is/was a Hole cutout for the actual lens. So it wasn't OVER the lens itself.
 
Thanks for the detailed update. makes perfect sense. I've set mine to 4:3 and will remember to set to the 16:9 for Landscape & further away pics ..
 
both. this phone always took great pictures, never the distorted ones that the OP is showing.