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The Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM Lens is part of the expanding Hybrid lens series, targeting a wide range of still-image and video shooters, with a combination of wide-angle coverage, a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture, and excellent optical design. On a full frame camera this lens gives you a wide-angle...
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A fast-aperture wide-angle prime for APS-C-format mirrorless cameras, the Sigma 23mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF
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Combining a comfortable wide-angle design with an ultra-fast maximum aperture, the 
Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens for Canon RF is part of Sigma's Contemporary series of lenses and designed for use with Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras. Characterized by its bright f/1.4 maximum aperture,...
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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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Leica has always reimagined “what is” while redefining the boundaries of what can be. This ambition paves the way for endless photographic possibilities and superior image results. The fast and powerful Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. wide-angle lens embodies that legacy. With its state-of-the-art
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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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The Leica 28mm f/2.0 Summicron-M ASPH Lens (Black) is fast, compact and delivers exceptional performance. Its outstanding speed makes it particularly versatile and delivers brilliant imaging results even in difficult lighting conditions. Its full-metal lens hood with a screw mount protects...
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Like all focal lengths of the unique ZEISS Otus family, the Zeiss Apo Distagon T* Otus 28mm F1.4 ZE Lens for Canon 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 of a medium format lens....
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The Leica 35mm f/2.0 Summicron-M ASPH Lens (Silver) offers exceptional image performance and unique bokeh. Despite its high speed and impressive imaging quality, its dimensions are astoundingly compact. Together with this lens, every Leica M becomes an extremely compact and elegant phot...
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Equivalent to a full-frame 30mm focal length, the Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V Lens is suitable for shooting documentary, street, or landscape photography. Include more environmental details when shooting in portrait or have the soft bokeh effect from the large f/2.5 aperture highlight the subject

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Based on the classic screw-mount version of this lens from 1955, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens (Silver)
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Introducing the world’s widest full-frame constant F2.8 lens at 12-24mm. Spectacular G Master resolution and drastically reduced chromatic aberration is realized from3x Extreme Aspheric, 1x Aspheric, 2x Super ED (Extra-low dispersion) and 3x ED elements. Nano AR coating II suppresses reflections,
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The Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens is the first SL lens to feature a 14 mm focal length, introducing a versatile and fast super wide-angle zoom lens to the SL range. Designed with 18 lens elements—three of which are aspherical—distributed in 13 groups, it masterfully negates

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The Fujifilm GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR Lens has a focal length equivalent to 18mm in the 35mm format and is perfectly suited for landscape and architectural applications. Despite the super-wide angle of view, distortion is kept to a minimum, and with the high-resolution performance extending all the way...
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Capturing perfect moments with exquisite detail is what this lens is all about. No matter if you are photographing landscapes or architectural features, the outstanding edge-to-edge quality ensures impressive results. The completely redesigned Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 ZE Lens for Canon EF will impress...
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The Canon RF 10-20mm f/4 L IS STM Lens is an unique ultra-wide angle lens that gives you corrected, rectilinear coverage to an incredible 10mm with full-frame cameras. Great for still photography and videography, the 10mm ultra-wide angle effect is unparallel for its dramatic look, lending visual
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With its super-wide aperture of F1.7, Fujifilm GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens heralds a new era in large format digital image-making. Until now, it has not been possible to use autofocus, at such a wide aperture, on a medium or large format digital mirrorless system. This not only creates huge opport...
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One of the most eye-popping new features on the Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens is the improved size and weight. We’ve always known the Sony G Master glass to offer amazing image quality, but the set of f2.8 lenses hasn’t quite been known for their compact weight and size. Many travel and outdoor p...
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Equip your Sony E-mount mirrorless camera with the Sirui Sniper f/1.2 Autofocus 3-Lens Kit (Sony E, Black)
, which bundles all three focal lengths of the autofocus-enabled, ultra-fast primes for maximal coverage and versatility in both photography and videography applications.
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Introducing a trailblazing prime lens from Sigma's acclaimed Art series - the 
Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Leica L, engineered specifically for full frame mirrorless cameras. As the first fisheye lens of its kind with an extraordinarily bright F1.4 aperture, it empowers photographers to capture...
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Introducing a trailblazing prime lens from Sigma's acclaimed Art series - the Sigma 15mm f/1.4 DG DN Art Lens for Sony E, engineered specifically for full frame mirrorless cameras. As the first fisheye lens of its kind with an extraordinarily bright F1.4 aperture, it empowers photographers to capture...
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Add a whole new dimension to your story with the Canon RF 5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye 3D VR Lens. As part of the EOS VR System – this lens paired with the EOS R5 updated with firmware 1.5.0 or higher and one of Canon's VR software solutions - you can create immersive 3D that can be experienced when

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The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM lens is a wide angle prime lens ideal for landscapes, portraits and low-light ambient photography. Designed for full frame Canon EOS digital SLRs, the maximum aperture of f/1.4 delivers impressive performance in low-light conditions and beautiful, soft backgrounds. The&nbs...
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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 Hasselblad XCD 28mm f/4 P Lens is a versatile and lightweight option for photographers seeking precision and portability. Weighing just 8.64 ounces and 1.71 inches in length, this wide-angle lens is ideal for capturing everything from landscapes to urban architecture, making it a top choice

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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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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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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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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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