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The Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Lens offers a wealth of opportunity to capture subjects in creative new ways. No matter what zoom setting or focus distance you shoot at, this lens delivers consistently superb resolution from corner to corner, with stunning background bokeh when required. A compact,...
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The Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens features the shortest focal lengths available in any full-frame E-mount lens, with stunning corner-to-corner G Lens resolution at all apertures. It is an excellent choice for dynamic landscape and architecture photography. Outstanding mobility and quiet, fast,...
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The Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR Lens is a highly versatile wide angle lens with a focal length equivalent to 36mm (on a 35mm format) and maximum F2.8 aperture. Thanks to its compact and lightweight design (weighing only 490g), this lens is ideal for street and documentary photography.

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The stars in the sky are a source of inspiration for viewers. On the other hand, the starry sky is a very demanding subject for a wide-angle lens, with its numerous tiny point light sources spread over the entire image. The Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L is the world's widest F1.4 single focal
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The stars in the sky are a source of inspiration for viewers. On the other hand, the starry sky is a very demanding subject for a wide-angle lens, with its numerous tiny point light sources spread over the entire image. The Sigma 14mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E is the world's widest F1.4 single focal
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MFG# SEL14F18GM
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The Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM Lens delivers incredible G Master quality and performance with a new perspective from an ultra- wide-angle field of view and bright F1.8 aperture -- all in a compact and lightweight design. Ideal for astrophotography, architecture, landscape, and even portraits and movie...
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Leica Camera expands its range of TL lenses with the introduction of the Leica Elmarit-TL 18 mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens (Silver), a lens that provides optical performance that is the best in its class. This is the smallest wide-angle pancake lens in the market for APS-C format and has very fast auto
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The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens is a venerable wide-angle prime lens that provides sharpness and impressive performance at all settings. Its large maximum aperture of f/1.4 allows for superb low-light photographs, and its circular aperture and narrow depth of field provide pleasing background...
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The Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony E Mount is specially developed for mirrorless full-frame system cameras from Sony. The lenses are fully compatible with all E-mount cameras and offer not only fast, quiet autofocus, but also protection against dust and spray water. For creative phot...
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The Canon RF 35mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens is an entirely new L-series lens, targeting a wide range of still-image and video shooters, with a combination of very moderate wide-angle coverage, a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and excellent optical design. On a full frame camera this lens gives you a slightly...
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MFG# 16591570
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The Fujifilm XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens is a fast ultra-wide angle zoom lens that has a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 and is equivalent to 12-24mm in the 35mm format. It complements the other constant F2.8 zoom lenses (XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR and XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR) to create a premium trio
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MFG# SR1635
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The Panasonic Lumix S PRO 16-35mm f/4 Lens is a versatile wide zoom lens that provides high resolution images despite its compact, lightweight profile.  It boasts high descriptive performance in both photo shooting and video recording. For the AF actuator, a double-magnet linear motor is integrated.

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MFG# V311100BU000
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With the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO Lens you can shoot wide open at f1.2 and easily capture sharp subjects, smooth feathered bokeh, and natural three dimensional effects for incredible depth. The advanced ED-DSA element is truly unique, reducing the lens’ size while improving
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For a lens as light and compact as the OM System M.Zuiko 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens, there's a lot of very sophisticated technology happening inside. 14 individual lens elements in 11 groups featuring 3 Super ED lenses, 1 ED lens, and 2 EDA lenses work in complete harmony with the bright f2.8 aperture...
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MFG# SEL35F14GM
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Sony's most advanced technology is packed into this high-performance E-mount lens, delivering eye-opening G Master resolution and bokeh with extraordinary AF speed and precision. For a large aperture 35-mm lens it is remarkably compact, and a great choice for applications where an ideal blend
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MFG# SEL24F14GM
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The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens features an advanced optical design, including two XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements and three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that delivering outstanding corner-to-corner resolution, even at a wide F1.4 aperture. An 11 blade circular aperture mechanism creates...
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Lightweight wide-angle lens, fast autofocus, close focusing distance: with a 40-millimeter fixed focal length, this lens is excellent for the applications of a standard focal length as well as for typical shooting situations with lightweight wide-angle lenses. An all purpose lens that offers o

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The Zeiss Batis 25mm f/2 Lens for Sony E Mount is a wide-angle prime designed specifically for full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras. It has ten lens elements in eight groups and draws on the ZEISS Distagon optical design. Four of the lens elements are aspheric on both sides and five are made from...
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Light, unassuming and reserved. The moderate wide angle and the creative possibilities of manual focus make the ZEISS Loxia 2/35 a perfect storyteller. The Zeiss Loxia 35mm f/2 Biogon T* Lens for Sony E Mount offers an extended field of view. This makes it the first choice for showing a subject in...
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Ready for virtually any scenario, the Canon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM Lens pairs with the EOS R system for all-around impressive performance that's ideal for landscapes, portraits, travel and more. With its large, 54mm diameter, L series optics, a bright f/4 maximum aperture and compact size, the RF 24&ndas
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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F is the ideal ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the most demanding photographers. With a constant F2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, it’s designed for 50-megapixel plus cameras for outstanding high-resolution image quality. An updated...
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Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF is the ideal ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for the most demanding photographers. With a constant F2.8 aperture throughout the entire zoom range, it’s designed for 50-megapixel plus cameras for outstanding high-resolution image quality. An updated...
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The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens features the highest standards of clarity and detail. Designed for capturing wide scenes in dynamic detail, this tough, durable lens is splash and dustproof when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera. Make the switch from bulky...
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The Nikon AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED Autofocus Lens is a high-performance, ultra-wide-angle lens is ideal for interiors, dramatic cityscapes or compelling photo journalistic images even in low light.With its 114° picture angle and f/2.8 fast aperture, this lens offers dramatic angle of view in...
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The Sigma 12-24mm f4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon is a premium full frame wide angle zoom designed to have minimal distortion in its wide angle imagery. Part of the Art line, the Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM Art was created from decades of experience manufacturing wide-angle lenses. FLD glass elements,...
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The Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye Lens paired with the EOS R7 (firmware 1.5.0+) and one of Canon’s VR software solutions — you can create immersive 3D that can be experienced when viewed on com- patible head mount displays including the Oculus Quest 2 and others. Viewers will be able to take...
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Thanks to the small integral central lens shutter and a net weight of 320 g, the Hasselblad XCD 45mm f/4 P Lens is the lightest and most compact Hasselblad medium format lens. Featuring two aspherical elements, the XCD 45P boasts exceptional performance that rivals the best XCD prime lenses and...
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The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for the outdoors, this professional grade lens features a splash / dustproof / freeze proof design when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirror less camera. Featuring a fast...
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Get up close and wide open with Fujifilm’s versatile new prime lens – the high-quality, portable, and weather-resistant Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens. With a focal length equivalent to 27mm , it’s the perfect choice for sprawling landscapes, the sights and sounds of the street, and everything...
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The Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR Lens has a fixed focal length of 16mm (24mm in 35mm format equivalent) and offers a dramatic wide field of view and stunning optical performance. The F1.4 maximum aperture delivers high image quality in low-light conditions and bokeh-rich macro photography with the minimum...
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The Panasonic Lumix S 18mm f/1.8 Ultra-Wide Angle Lens is a large-diameter prime lens compatible with all L-mount cameras for maximum versatility. It features a common size and position of control parts with the other series of F1.8 lenses (S-S85, S-S50, S-S24 and this S-S35), with a center of
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The F1.4 series represents the SIGMA Art line, which pursues the highest optical performance and rich expression. The Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E is a mirrorless version of the SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art; the one and only lens with its unique specification of maximum aperture...
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The F1.4 series represents the SIGMA Art line, which pursues the highest optical performance and rich expression. The 
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L is a mirrorless version of the SIGMA 20mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art; the one and only lens with its unique specification of maximum aperture...
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Wide angle lenses are vital pieces of equipment for photographers across various disciplines.  The wide-angle lenses allow photographers to capture immersive fields of green, vast starry nights, and even something closer to home, like a client's living room, all while making the space feel large and expansive. 

A wide angle lens has a focal length of 35mm or shorter, giving you a larger field of view and enabling you to fit more into the frame. Wide-angle lenses allow you to capture more of a scene than a typical camera lens would allow so you can add more contextual background to your image while still focusing on the subject.

There are a few types of wide-angle lenses, including: 


  • Ultra-Wide Angle Lens: considered focal lengths under 16mm.
  • Wide Angle Lens: ranges from 16mm to 24mm.
  • Standard Wide Angle Lenses: range from 24mm to 35mm.

When you're choosing a wide angle lens, you'll have a choice between prime and zoom lenses. Prime wide angle lenses have a fixed focal length and are generally lighter and more cost-effective. You can also find wide-angle zoom lenses that provide a range of focal lengths in one lens. Popular wide-angle zoom lenses include the 10-18mm, 12-24mm, and 16-35mm.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What Focal Length Is Considered a Wide Angle Lens?

A wide angle camera lens has a focal length of 35mm or shorter. This gives you a wide field of view and more space to catch stunning scenery. If the lens has a focal length of less than 24mm, it's considered an ultra-wide angle or fisheye lens.

What Brands of Wide Angle Lenses Are Popular?

Many people like to choose a wide angle lens from the same manufacturer that made their camera body. As a result, Sony, Nikon, and Canon wide angle lenses are all very popular. However, Zeiss, Tamron, Sigma, and Hasselblad wide angle lenses are also very popular.

Are Wide Angle Lenses Suitable for All Types of Photography?

While wide-angle lenses are versatile, they are not suitable for all types of photography. For example, they may not be the best choice for portrait photography as they can distort facial features. However, they excel in capturing landscapes, architecture, and other scenes where a large field of view is desired.

Can Wide Angle Lenses Be Used for Video?

Yes, wide-angle lenses can be excellent for video work, especially for vlogs, travel videos, and scenes where you want to capture a broad field of view. The expansive angle allows for more of the environment to be included, offering context to the viewer.

Can Wide Angle Lenses Capture Macro Shots?

While wide-angle lenses are not designed for macro photography, some have a relatively close minimum focusing distance that allows for capturing subjects at a close range. However, they won't offer the same level of detail as a specialized macro lens.

What Is a Fisheye Lens?

A fisheye lens is an extreme form of an ultra-wide-angle lens, usually with a focal length of 8mm to 15mm on a full-frame camera. These lenses create a distorted, spherical view of the world, which can be artistically interesting but is not to everyone's taste.

How Do I Avoid Distortion in Wide-Angle Photography?

Distortion is a common issue in wide-angle photography, particularly around the edges of the frame. Some cameras offer built-in distortion correction, and post-processing software can also correct this.

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