Is this considered more of a wide angle lens or a normal lens?
441440
I would consider it a normal lens. That said it is definitely on the border between 'normal' and 'wide'.
441441
I have one of these but it is a Sony E Mount. The lens was designed for the Alpha series which is a cropped sensor. APS-C. on a micro 4/3 this is probably closer to a 30 to 35 mm focal length one other thing you need to look out for the picture associated with this lens notice that the focus ring is smooth. If you get one that has a textured focus ring (ribs) you are getting the old version of the lens. The picture here depicts this as the new version which is classed as a art lens hence the little A logo on the barrel.
441442
No, you would have to look else for wide lens. This one is perfect but more for portrait, details and lifestyle.
441443
A normal lens on the M43 system would be 25mm. At 19mm this has the field of view of a 38mm lens on a full frame camera, which is slightly wide.
441444
I consider wide angle to be 24mm or less having said this M43 doubles the said size ie this says it is a 19mm but M43 makes it a 38mm which is wider than a 50mm which is considered to be what the natural eye sees. I live this lens and bought it because it was at a reasonable price point.
435060
I've had both IS and non IS, I have found that for the price this is a very handy lens to have. It works great outside, and as long as you have a semblance of a half way steady hand then not having the IS won't be a problem. Some of the issues you might encounter with this lens is when it comes to shooting in lower light situations, for example trying to take pictures inside especially at night if the room is not heavily lit. In that case the IS would help but that would only take you so far. Part of that is due to the lens speed. I found that if you take more pictures and try to stay aware of light you should do just fine. I love that this lens has the wide angle and the ability to super zoom. This has become my main travel lens, because of its versatility. For the price you can't beat it, I think its like $199 and just starting off as a new photographer its a good start. Yes there are better lenses out there BUT you will pay a Lot more for them as well.
1335064
In its most wide angle 28mm well yes, but to take advantage depends on the format of the camera or crop as an APS-C if equate to 44.8 mm canon and Nikon APS-C or other serious manufacturers about lens 42 mm, of course not wide angle would consider, if not rather Normal, but if you are going to mount this lens on a full frame camera, of course the lens at 28mm wide angle serious. Greetings excuse my bad English.
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.
354391
Hi Richard Yes it is a wider lens and very sharp minimal distortion. I use it a lot for landscapes etc. it's very small and light and for the price I think it's worth it
1336769
I believe it's inherent with the standard lens, a wide angle will bend the edges of things that are closer. You might want to consider a telephoto lens that is available. I agree with Alan that focusing will be tricky.
1587469
the 17-85 gives a slight wide angle. I use it outdoors all the time (yosemite, grand canyon, etc.). I personally find that true wide-angle lenses are too specific in function. This lens makes for a great all-around lens to have on hand when out and about in a natural setting where you don't want to haul in multiple lenses.
670065
Yes this is considered a wide-angle scope. Very good for the money. I have been happy with it.
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.
68754
It's not a wide angle lens , it's equivalent to 50 mm full frame lens , if you wan ya wide angle lens for your nikon 1 body , buy the nikon 1 10 mm f2,8 ( which is equivalent to 27 mm on full frame ) .
1139204
This is not a people lens. It stays in my bag until I get the occasional architecture or real estate job. It's just too wide for people (distortion). It's also not that sharp edge-to-edge until the higher f-stops, not like a fisheye lens. So, for weddings, it's impractical for low light work. The 16-35/2.8 and fisheye perform better at weddings than the 14/2.8.
2225612
I cannot compare it to the previous generation since I did not have the previous one to try it.I am happy with the photos I have taken with this lens. It is my choice lens for wide angle photographySo here are photos I have taken with lens - you see if this is the quality you seek in a lens:https://www.flickr.com/photos/shedraway/10490508155/https://www.flickr.com/photos/shedraway/9739746183/https://www.flickr.com/photos/shedraway/13051859825/Hope this helps!
614115
I found this specification: 3.6mm Lens with Viewing Angle of 75°. As others have stated, it is wider than what is commonly found. For the cost, I was not disappointed.
133732
No it is not. Yet it is the ultra widest lens on the market as faras I know. Excellent piece of glass for the price.
2137904
40mm on DX works out to 60mm, not what anyone would consider a "Wide angle", but I find it fits people in across a dinner table a bit better than my 50mm 1.8. That said, macro should be the primary reason you get this. "Wide" on a DX should be one of the Nikon or Tokina <20mn variable DX lenses.
869270
Actually this is a Wide Angle Fisheye Converter Lens, so it's nothing to do with camera type, it fixed on the orginal lens.
1199053
No, unfortunately. But with its 29.8 Wide lens it's more than you need in its category.