![]() The most popular wide angle zoom range is 16-35mm. Focal lengths below 16mm are considered ultra wide angles. Between 24mm to 16mm is what we usually refer to when saying wide angle. But there’s still a lot of room for further specification.įocal lengths between 35mm and 24mm are considered standard wide angle. If you want to know how these translate to your camera, divide them by 1.5 (APS-C) or 2 (M4/3).Īs I mentioned, by popular definition, wide angle means anything below 35mm. Smaller sensors crop out the center portion of any lens, resulting in a tighter field of view.įor simplification, all focal lengths mentioned here are full frame equivalent. The camera that you use influences how your lens will ‘look’. The Canon EF 16-35mm f/4 lens is an excellent example for a professional wide angle zoom lens. They are a jack of all trades, master of none in particular. Zooms’ image quality is usually surpassed by prime lenses in the same price range. Kit lenses are exceptions, they are often quite small, but they come with serious compromises. But, generally, a zoom lens is heavier and more expensive, due to extra mechanisms and glass inside the lens. Zoom lenses very versatile, allowing to keep your gear to a minimum. Most zoom lenses are more specific, giving you one or two of these. Some all-around “travel” zoom lens options cover wide, standard and telephoto focal lengths alike. The Canon 24mm f/2.8 STM is a great example of a cheap and small prime.Ī zoom lens has a variable focal length (zoom range). Primes are generally lighter, faster, cheaper and produce better image quality. A prime lens has a fixed focal length, meaning you can change your field of view by moving physically closer or further away. ![]() Does a Wide Angle Lens Zoom?Īll lenses, including wide angle lenses, come in either a prime or a zoom version. This is roughly 65 degrees of diagonal field of view. So, what focal lengths (in mm) can be considered wide angle? The popular definition is that a lens below, or equivalent to 35mm is considered a wide angle lens. However, this doesn’t translate directly to millimetres (mm) and degrees. The most common description is that a wide angle lens displays a wider field of view than our vision. ![]() Both offer similar light transmission of just over four TStops, and like the full-frame version, minimal distortion, which is particularly well-controlled between 16 and 28mm on both lenses.What Is a Wide Angle Lens?įirst, we must clarify the meaning of wide angle. Measurement: Nikon version takes the spoilsĪchieving an overall DxOMark score of 17 points tested on the Nikon D5300, and 13 points tested on the Canon 7D Mark II, the Nikon version is marginally ahead. There’s also a built-in SD-M autofocus motor and a GMR magnetic precision sensor promising quick and quiet autofocus on all Nikon / Canon APS-C bodies. Top-end features such as the weatherproofing seals and fixed fast aperture remain, as well as the “One-Touch Focus Clutch” mechanism for switching between AF and MF. Equivalent to roughly 18–42mm on Nikon, and a slightly longer 19-45mm on Canon APS-C cameras, it doesn’t quite offer the same field of view as the full-frame version, but it’s not far off. Tokina 12-28mm f/4 PRO DX: Tokina’s crop sensor equivalentįor crop sensor shooters, the DX/EF-S format Tokina 12-28mm f/4 PRO DX is the equivalent wide-angle zoom for Nikon and Canon APS-C. Where the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L does excel is transmission, where its extra stop of light will help bolster autofocus performance, particularly for press or event photographers needing snappy autofocus in low-light conditions. The best bit, however, is that at just $449, it’s significantly cheaper than many of the own-brand alternatives. It also employs Tokina’s “One-Touch Focus Clutch” mechanism to use the focus ring to switch between auto and manual focus. The fixed f/4 aperture is respectable for shooting in low-light environments and helps keep the size and weight of this wide-angle zoom down compared to larger-aperture alternatives. Tokina 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX: Water resistant and lightweightĪ full- frame 35mm option for both Canon and Nikon lens mounts, the $449 Tokina 17-35mm f/4 PRO FX is water-resistant (not waterproof) for pros working in challenging environments. We’re delighted to bring you an in-depth analysis of all the lens metrics for these lenses in our comprehensive review. Chief among these is the 35mm-format Tokina 17-35mm f/4 and the APS-C format Tokina 12-28mm f/4, both of which have been achieving some interesting results in our industry standard lab tests. There are some attractive options available, though, with third-party manufacturers such as Tokina offering a line of well-priced wide-angle zoom lenses in Nikon DX and FX, as well as Canon EF and EF-S formats. ![]() As ever, there’s a range of own-brand and third-party options to consider when investing in new glass, making it a bit of minefield to choose between them. ![]()
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