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MFG# VE7520MFTSTBLK
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The Venus Optics Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Lens for Micro Four Thirds (Black) is currently the widest rectilinear lens currently in the market for Micro Four Thirds Cameras. It gives an field of view equivalent to 15mm lenses in 35mm sensors. This allows MFT users to enjoy an impressive 110° ultra wide angle of view

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An essential lens for creators, the Nikon
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Lens is the widest APS-C size/DX format zoom lens for Z series cameras. Built with an ultra-wide field of view ideal for content creators and vloggers, plus the versatility of a motorized, yet silent Power Zoom function...
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Three aspherical lens elements correct distortions and aberrations makes the Sony 20mm f/2.8 AF E Mount Lens a must. In particular, image quality in peripheral areas has been dramatically improved compared to previous lenses. The high resolution and excellent contrast assures richly detailed images...
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The Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens combines optical excellence with cutting-edge performance, providing an ultra-wide angle of view in a compact, portable package, perfect for EOS R cameras with an APS-C sensor. The optical performance is a direct result of a totally new lens design,

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The Canon RF 28mm f/2.8 STM Lens is a super-compact, wide-angle lens great for travel, street photography, and video and is a great entry point for full frame EOS R cameras. Great for still photography and videography, 28mm has been the starting point for getting a wide-angle 'look' in pictures
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The Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 Lens for Sony E features a wide-angle view approximately equal to 35mm lenses with full frame sensor cameras. This lens is designed for amateur and professional photographers shooting landscapes, street scenes, and close-up photos.


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Compact, versatile, speedy and affordable, the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM Lens is a terrific complement to any EOS R series digital camera. Offering an ultra-wide angle of view and a bright f/2.8 aperture, it's an excellent choice whether taking interior photos in tight spaces, seeking out the perfect

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The Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E is fast handling and packs expressive power that is the signature of fixed focal lenses. It’s the ideal first ultra wide-angle lens for any photographer. It is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras. Light weight and compact, the Model F050

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The worlds lightest interchangeable single focal length lens Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 Aspherical II Lens features a 14mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 28 mm) wide angle and F2.5 brightness with sharp, high contrast image rendering. Taking advantage of the wide angle of view and deep depth of field,...
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The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II Lens features a new metallic profile in the Micro Four Thirds standard. It boasts dramatic compactness and light weight despite its f/1.7 aperture that enables beautiful soft focus in the background, allowing the subject to stand out impressively.

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The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II Lens features a new metallic profile in the Micro Four Thirds standard. It boasts dramatic compactness and light weight despite its f/1.7 aperture that enables beautiful soft focus in the background, allowing the subject to stand out impressively.

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MFG# 20101
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MFG# 20119
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Make your photos and videos stand out with Nikon's largest aperture APS-C size/DX-format prime lens. The Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 Lens is brighter than a typical kit lens. Capable of creating extraordinary shallow depth of field and beautiful background blur. Easy to carry. Fun to shoot. So
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Presenting Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X - fast prime lens for Fuji X mirrorless camera mount.

The Tokina atx-m 23mm f/1.4 X Lens for Fujifilm X featuring angle of view equal to approx. 35mm in full frame (wide angle) is designed to be an ideal tool for amateur or even semi - professional photographer

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The Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E is a wide-angle, fixed focal lens suitable for just about every shooting situation. The 35mm focal length is wide angle-of-view, but natural perspective and field-of-view for instinctive image capture. The lens is great for many different

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The Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 Lens for Sony E makes it possible to shoot up close with a wide-angle lens. This lens is your key to the exciting universe of wide-angle photography. The wide-angle field-of-view provided by the 24mm focal length devours expansive scenery, landscapes and urban scenes; it’s the perfect

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The Canon EF-M 22mm f/2.0 STM Lens is a moderate wide-angle lens that's exclusively designed for the EOS M Digital Camera. It features smooth and continuous AF with a built-in stepping motor, as well as a seven blade circular aperture. The lens is lightweight and small enough to carry around...
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Incredibly lightweight, characterized by a truly thin profile, along with an advanced autofocus motor, the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens from Canon is a wide-angle prime designed for APS-C-size EOS DSLRs.  The lens features optimized lens element placement and includes an aspheric element for high...
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As creative as a body cap can get; The Olympus BCL-0980 9mm f/8.0 Fisheye Body Cap Lens appears to be a protective body cap for your micro four-thirds camera, but this body cap also doubles as a fisheye lens with an 35mm equivalent focal length of 18mm.
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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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The Panasonic Lumix S 26mm f/8 Lens is designed compact and lightweight. With a focal length of 26mm, a fixed F-stop of F8, and manual focus only, it is a pancake lens with unique specifications. It can also be used to create atmospheric snapshots of ordinary, casual subjects by simply bringing
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A welcome addition for iconic Landscape photographers, the Phase One XT 3° Tilt panel allows for greater focus control of this “go-to” ultra wide-angle lens at larger apertures. The additional depth of field control, coupled with the 12mm shift capabilities of the XT Camera, provides consistent
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MFG# 73326000
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With a standard view and exceptional quality, the Phase One XT 3-degree Tilt panel of this lens introduces a playful accompaniment to a standard lens. The additional depth of field control, coupled with the 12mm shift capabilities of the XT Camera, provides consistent and diffraction free focus from
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MFG# 73225
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An essential wide angle lens for dedicated landscape photographers. The innovative Tilt design is optimized for Landscape scenes allowing for fine focal plane control, maximizing depth of field. When coupled with the 12mm shift of the XT Camera, the 3° Tilt abilities of the lens puts image quality...
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MFG# 73225
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The Phase One Rodenstock HR Digaron W 32mm f/4.0 Lens is a high-quality wide-angle lens with a large image circle and almost no distortion, suitable for significant X and Y shift.
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The compact Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 ASPH. Lens (Black) pushes the limits of what is technologically possible to deliver an uncompromising optical performance. With a minimum focusing distance that is rarely found within the M-System, the new lens provides an even greater scope for

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The Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. is the first Leica lens which combines such a high aperture and focal length. It completes the high speed prime lens family. Thanks to its high sharpness in the focal plane and low depth of field, the image quality is unmistakable. In this way the subjects...
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The Phase One 45mm LS f/3.5 AF Schneider Kreuznach Lens completes the range of wide-angle possibilities for the XF Camera System. Providing a focal length that is perfect for almost any application, the Blue Ring 45mm f/3.5 offers edge-to-edge sharpness and nearly distortion free results.

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The Phase One 35mm LS f/3.5 AF Schneider Kreuznach Lens is designed together with world-renowned optics manufacturer, Schneider Kreuznach of Germany. Building on decades of experience in high-resolution optics the Leaf Shutter lenses delivers some of the sharpest lenses in the world, built for today’s...
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Included in the Zeiss Milvus Lens Bundle for Canon EF is a dedicated Milvus Transport Case, which can accommodate and protect up to six individual lenses during storage or travel. Four custom, dedicated foam inlays are also included to house each lens while packed inside the case. The widest lens
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With its impressive angle of view of 107°, the Leica Super Wide Angle Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f/4 Manual Focus Lens delivers perfect Leica M style. Due to the minimal distortion and barely perceptible field curvature, it can be recommended for highly demanding architecture photography even at the...
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Filmmakers in need of a lightweight, high-quality set of optics can find everything they may need in this Zeiss
Loxia Lens Bundle for full-frame and APS-C Sony E-mount cameras. It packages together the Loxia 25mm f/2.4, Loxia 21mm f/2.8, Loxia 35mm f/2, Loxia 50mm f/2, and Loxia 85mm f/2.4 lenses...
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The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm f/2.0 ASPH. Lens is the world's first 21mm APO lens, marking a milestone in lens technology. Equipped with the swift Dual Synchro DriveTM autofocus, it delivers edge-to-edge clarity within a surprisingly compact design. Its close focusing range down to 0.21

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The Phase One 55mm LS f/2.8 Schneider Kreuznach Lens is designed together with world-renowned optics manufacturer, Schneider Kreuznach of Germany. Building on decades of experience in high-resolution optics the Leaf Shutter lenses delivers some of the sharpest lenses in the world, built for today’s systems...
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As a moderate wide-angle prime, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens is almost a universal lens. Its fast autofocus, robust design and construction and exceptional imaging quality make it an outstanding lens for reportage and a convincing choice for other areas of photography such as
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Like all focal lengths of the unique ZEISS Otus family, the Zeiss Apo Distagon T* Otus 28mm F1.4 ZF.2 Lens for Nikon is in a class all of its own. A lens that incorporates the extensive know-how and all the experience of ZEISS. Use the Otus 1.4/28 from ZEISS and experience the quality and look...
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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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