How Do You Buy A Wide-Angle Lens?
A wide angle lens will lend a whole new dimension to your photography (or videography if you mount the lens on a camcorder). Wide angle lenses capture up to 40 percent more image area than a standard lens found on a 35 mm or digital camera. If your camera is designed for interchangeable lenses, just follow these steps to buy the wide angle lens that best suits your needs. Write down the make, model and serial number of your camera so you can check for compatibility when shopping for a wide angle lens. Information on compatibility should be found on the lens package. Generally, lenses are manufactured for specific camera brands, so a Nikon lens will mount only on a Nikon camera body, for example. Understand focal lengths before you shop for a wide angle lens. The standard focal length for old-school film photography is 35 mm. The focal length establishes the viewing range for the lens, so the smaller the focal length, the wider the image a camera lens can capture. Decide how wide a lens
