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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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Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon is a high-speed F/2.8 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that inherits the outstanding image quality established from its predecessor, Model A012. By utilizing specialty glass materials and aspherical lens elements in the new Model A041, Tamron’s engineers...
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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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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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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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MFG# 303965
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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E is designed exclusively for mirrorless cameras, with a lightweight, compact form, premium construction, and outstanding optical quality. An evolution of a true classic, the new 35mm F1.4 DG DN | A updates SIGMA's most popular Art prime to bring an...
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Breathtaking sharpness - velvety, soft bokeh - uncompromised performance. The culmination of Tamron's relentless obsession to deliver the ultimate image quality. Capture your vision. Pursue your passion. Unmask your potential.

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Breathtaking sharpness - velvety, soft bokeh - uncompromised performance. The culmination of Tamron's relentless obsession to deliver the ultimate image quality. Capture your vision. Pursue your passion. Unmask your potential.

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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...
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The 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F is a state of the art wide-angle prime lens designed for Full Frame cameras but will work with APS-C sensors as well. Using over 50 years of lens making experience, particularly the knowledge gained from the 35mm 1.4 Art and the 24mm 1.4 Art, the 20mm...
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MFG# 412954
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The 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF is a state of the art wide-angle prime lens designed for Full Frame cameras but will work with APS-C sensors as well. Using over 50 years of lens making experience, particularly the knowledge gained from the 35mm 1.4 Art and the 24mm 1.4 Art, the 20mm...
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MFG# 340306
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The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Nikon F
 is the first entry into Sigma's Art series of professional lenses, with an emphasis on artistic expression and the creative potential of the lens. With a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, floating inner focusing system, and Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)...
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The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF
 is the first entry into Sigma's Art series of professional lenses, with an emphasis on artistic expression and the creative potential of the lens. With a bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, floating inner focusing system, and Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM)...
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The Fuji XF 14mm f/2.8 R Ultra Wide-Angle Lens designed to capture images rich in perspective, this ultra wide-angle lens with its extreme angle of view is the ideal choice. With minimized distortion, and high resolution from the center to the periphery of the image frame, this lens has the...
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Presenting an ultra-wide field of view, the 
Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens is a sleek and wide-eyed prime lens characterized by its portability, advanced optical design, and intuitive handling. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion elements to...
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Featuring a widest angle of view (122°) ever built with a f/2.8 lens, this is an ideal lens for a variety types of photography. From landscape, architecture, interior, travel to the most important, astro photography.  The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D Lens for Nikon F (Black) is also the lightest and
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The Sigma 24mm F1.4 Art wide angle lens is designed for full-frame DSLRs, and when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, it effectively becomes a 38mm. The Sigma 24mm /1.4 lens is ideal for capturing a variety of photography subjects, including cityscapes, mountain ranges,...
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The Sigma 24mm F1.4 Art wide angle lens is designed for full-frame DSLRs, and when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, it effectively becomes a 38mm. The Sigma 24mm /1.4 lens is ideal for capturing a variety of photography subjects, including cityscapes, mountain ranges,...
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The Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD Lens for Sony E is the world's first ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras that features an aperture of F2.8. Despite its fast F2.8 aperture, the lens is very small (3.4") and feels perfectly balanced attached to a compact APS-C...
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The OM System M. Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 Lens is designed for use with Olympus PEN Micro 4/3 cameras, this wide-angle lens is ideal for street photography, low-light shooting, and everyday photography. Its extremely wide f/2.0 aperture can produce a beautiful shallow depth of field effect...
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For creative stills and video, Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR Lens allows you to create a dynamic view of the world. It offers a 35mm focal length equivalent to 12mm and an angle of view over 120°. The lens's high quality optics deliver outstanding sharpness and minimal distortion from edge to edge....
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Sigma 24mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Sony E is designed for full-frame DSLRs, and when used on digital cameras with an APS-C size image sensor, it effectively becomes a 38mm. The Sigma 24mm /1.4 lens is ideal for capturing a variety of photography subjects, including cityscapes, mountain ranges,...
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The Pentaxs smcP FA 31mm f/1.8 Limited Lens (Black)
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With the ultra-wide view of a 20mm lens, you're free to capture expansive landscapes and architecture, wedding parties, an entire band on stage, crowd shots and much more. Add low-light capabilities to that view, and the shooting possibilities are nearly endless. Introducing the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR...
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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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