How does this lens work as far as the wide angle portion goes?
1041925
28mm is considered a standard wide shot on this camera and it actually works very well. I use it on my Canon EOS-M. When I finally learned how to use it properly, I got some nice shots with it. I could send you sample pictures so you can have an idea of what you'll be shooting.
2220129
This is by far the best wide angle lens I have ever used. It is incredible as to what you can capture with this lens. I have a D80 and use this lens for group shots of the grandkids, gorgeous views of the water and woods across from my home, wildlife, etc. You will not be dissapointed with this lens. It is well worth the money spent on it.
2137906
This is not a wide angle lens. This is a micro lens meaning it is for up close photography. Google "wide angle" lens and u will find many helpful websites.
33386
On a Full Frame Camera it is a true 180 degree fisheye, at the 15mm end it is an ultra-wide angle lens but with some fisheye distortion, which you would need to correct in Photoshop with a plugin like Fisheye Hemi. Sample pics are at my blog, http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
1343616
This is not a wide angle lens it's 27mm. I love this lens and use it a lot. I use it more than other lens I have, my pictures are fabulous using this lens..
1383345
for wide-angle you simply attach/screw this new lens (both pieces combined) onto your stock lens. It gives a wider field of view in all directions, but you do get the dark corners which you'll probably end up cropping upon editing. The Macro Lens is for taking pictures of extreme close-ups, like a flower or insect. For that application you unscrew the Wide Angle component of this lens combo and just have the Macro part attached to your stock lens. Auto-focus works fine. I don't think you can use just the wide angle part of this new lens combo. It wouldn't attach to the stock lens unless you had some kind of male/male adapter, which is why I don't think you can use it alone. I might be wrong, but I haven't tried. Hope this helps.
1408820
This lens is equivalent to Nikon's 55mm f 1.8 lens. It is considered a "Normal" lens meaning it 'sees' like the human eye. While it can used in daylight and low light it is NOT a wide angle lens. If wide angle is what you are interested in use the 10 mm N series Nikkor lens or one of the zoom lenses such as the 10 mm to 30 mm zoom or the 10 mm to 100 mm zoom, which is my preference.
1335063
No, on a cropped sensor DSLR 28 mm is the equivalent of ~45 mm on a full frame camera. Neither of which would be considered wide angle.
2274833
I've used it for a number of video shoots (Documentary, commercial, etc...) and it never fails, every single time I break this out the director/producer always says "Ehh...I don't know about shooting that wide" but without fail this lens always gets a giant grin when looking at the dailies. It's one of my favorite lenses because it's super wide without being overly distorted. That being said, I don't have any first hand experience using it with a steady cam rig but I honestly don't see it being an issue. The only downside of the lens (hasn't really affected me yet but could be an issue for someone) is that because the front element is so large, it's impossible to use screw on filters. This can be alleviated by using a matte box. Hope this helps! -John Melancon
454848
As others have said, the answer is yes. While you do loose the wide angle effect, you are gaining the "fish eye". I've had a lot of fun with the fish eye lens. and would recommend it.
474865
Nope, it doesn't. For wide angle lenses is not common to have that feature.When in doubt, check the coding in the name. If it has an 'IS' it means it has Image Stabilization.
1868079
This is a "normal" lens, which means that it produces an image similar to what you see with your eyes. In contrast, wide angle lenses allow you to approach the subject closer, and make the perspective more exaggerated. The longer lenses make you stand back further from the object, and therefore flatten the perspective. The normal lens facilitates perspective similar to that seen by unaided eye. It's best for pictures that reflect the point of view of a participant, or a passer-by.
768836
Totally depends on what want to do with it. All I can say is 18-35 mm on a crop frame gives u wide angle and portrait and all that at a constant f stop of 1.8....Its a super awesome lens
960473
I've always considered lenses of less than 35 mm "wide-angle". It's a matter of degree, but I would consider 28mm a wide angle lens. Since around 50mm is "standard" focal length, it is quite a bit wider than that.
960475
No, but I believe there is a wide angle "mode" in the options. That said, it's really not the same thing as a wide angle lens.
1786478
It works just fine!! I use mine as a walk around lens and keep in on the camera most of the time because of its wide range of focal lengths.
441440
I would consider it a normal lens. That said it is definitely on the border between 'normal' and 'wide'.