best wide angle zoom lenses
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A wide angle zoom lens is a versatile piece of equipment for any photographer. It's a great way to get a lot of details into a shot, and can also be used to capture some very dramatic effects. Browse the top-ranked list of best wide angle zoom lenses below along with associated reviews and opinions.
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Tamron - 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD All-In-One Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount Cameras
Model: AFB061S700SKU: 6502018Top comment"Excellent Zoom Lens...This Zoom lens is an excellent choice for many types of Photography. ...Good zoom...Great zoom lens, good quality and pictures are great"
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The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 is the world's first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the greatest feature of this lens, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range (27mm to 450mm full-frame equivalent). With this broad coverage, the lens empowers shooting in a wide variety of situations including everyday life and travel snapshots with wide-angle, dynamic ultra-telephoto, and macro photography. The lens includes special optical elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality making it the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses.Top comment"Excellent Zoom Lens...This Zoom lens is an excellent choice for many types of Photography. ...Good zoom...Great zoom lens, good quality and pictures are great"
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The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 is the world's first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the greatest feature of this lens, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range (27mm to 450mm full-frame equivalent). With this broad coverage, the lens empowers shooting in a wide variety of situations including everyday life and travel snapshots with wide-angle, dynamic ultra-telephoto, and macro photography. The lens includes special optical elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality making it the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses.See all Camera Lenses
Tamron - 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Standard Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras
Model: AFA058Z700SKU: 6568247Top comment"Great lens!...Great lens, I was able to sell four of my other lenses for this one. 1.8 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 24-70 F4. 2 is close to 1.8, it works for it's desired purpose!...Tamron’s Best lens...Fantastic lens! Great aperture..sharp focusing at all distances…great color to photos… excellent bokeh… does not leave my Z9 camera-well worth it"
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The 35-150mm F2-2.8 covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With high-level performance under a wide variety of shooting conditions, this fast lens is ideal for travel aimed at creating photographic works. Incorporating the most frequently used focal lengths from wide-angle and standard to medium telephoto and telephoto all within this single lens enables seamless shooting without the need to swap lenses, which is beneficial especially when shooting portraits where a sense of rhythm is particularly important and helps to capture outstanding shots without missing fleeting expressions of the subject. This lens features a very high-speed and high-precision autofocus for a fast-aperture lens. It also incorporates a new design in the pursuit of enhanced operability and ergonomic convenience.Top comment"Great lens!...Great lens, I was able to sell four of my other lenses for this one. 1.8 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 24-70 F4. 2 is close to 1.8, it works for it's desired purpose!...Tamron’s Best lens...Fantastic lens! Great aperture..sharp focusing at all distances…great color to photos… excellent bokeh… does not leave my Z9 camera-well worth it"
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The 35-150mm F2-2.8 covers wide-angle through telephoto and is ideal for both travel and portrait photography. It is the first zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras to have a maximum wide-open aperture of F2. With high-level performance under a wide variety of shooting conditions, this fast lens is ideal for travel aimed at creating photographic works. Incorporating the most frequently used focal lengths from wide-angle and standard to medium telephoto and telephoto all within this single lens enables seamless shooting without the need to swap lenses, which is beneficial especially when shooting portraits where a sense of rhythm is particularly important and helps to capture outstanding shots without missing fleeting expressions of the subject. This lens features a very high-speed and high-precision autofocus for a fast-aperture lens. It also incorporates a new design in the pursuit of enhanced operability and ergonomic convenience.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Tamron - 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD Standard Zoom Lens for Sony Full-frame E-Mount Cameras
Model: AFA058S700SKU: 6537243Top comment"Best overall lens...Quality lens! You will not regret it! Can replace many prime lenses!...Game changer lens!...Although this lens is big, it replaces the need for two zooms or 3 to 4 primes. "
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The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) is the first zoom lens achieving an aperture of F2 at the wide end in a Sony full-frame mirrorless lens. This versatile all-in-one zoom allows photographers to shoot at the common focal lengths frequently used when creating art while traveling and portraits, from the wide angle to normal, semi-telephoto, and telephoto—and anything in between. Clearly capture subjects as you envision them with its overwhelming resolving power and amazing flexibility. As a premier camera lens manufacturer, Tamron is proud to present this versatile zoom range and breathtaking image quality in a unique all-in-one zoom.Top comment"Best overall lens...Quality lens! You will not regret it! Can replace many prime lenses!...Game changer lens!...Although this lens is big, it replaces the need for two zooms or 3 to 4 primes. "
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The Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) is the first zoom lens achieving an aperture of F2 at the wide end in a Sony full-frame mirrorless lens. This versatile all-in-one zoom allows photographers to shoot at the common focal lengths frequently used when creating art while traveling and portraits, from the wide angle to normal, semi-telephoto, and telephoto—and anything in between. Clearly capture subjects as you envision them with its overwhelming resolving power and amazing flexibility. As a premier camera lens manufacturer, Tamron is proud to present this versatile zoom range and breathtaking image quality in a unique all-in-one zoom.See all Mirrorless Lenses
Fujifilm - XF 18mmF1.4R Standard Zoom Lens - Black
Model: 16673794SKU: 6464481Top comment"I love this new lens and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys shooting with a wider angle lens....Great value for the quality of this lens...Even when shooting wide open the lens is incredibly sharp."
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Get up close and wide open with Fujifilm’s versatile new prime lens – the high-quality, portable, and weather-resistant Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4R Standard Zoom Lens. With a focal length equivalent to 27mm, it’s the perfect choice for sprawling landscapes, the sights and sounds of the street, and everything else in between. Be ready for any creative outburst with lightning-fast autofocus, a wide F1.4 aperture, and weather resistance to allow for continued operation in dusty, moist, and freezing conditions. XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR is ready to be a constant companion, wherever your adventures take you, capable of extracting every last bit of detail from any X Series mirrorless camera.Top comment"I love this new lens and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys shooting with a wider angle lens....Great value for the quality of this lens...Even when shooting wide open the lens is incredibly sharp."
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Get up close and wide open with Fujifilm’s versatile new prime lens – the high-quality, portable, and weather-resistant Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4R Standard Zoom Lens. With a focal length equivalent to 27mm, it’s the perfect choice for sprawling landscapes, the sights and sounds of the street, and everything else in between. Be ready for any creative outburst with lightning-fast autofocus, a wide F1.4 aperture, and weather resistance to allow for continued operation in dusty, moist, and freezing conditions. XF18mmF1.4 R LM WR is ready to be a constant companion, wherever your adventures take you, capable of extracting every last bit of detail from any X Series mirrorless camera.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Tamron - 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Standard Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFB070S700SKU: 6458609Top comment"Great all around lense...This lense provides that extra stabilization which was my main reason of choosing this over a couple other sigma lenses....Great and versatile lens...Wonderful when paired with my a6600. Love the zoom rage of the lens also."
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The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.Top comment"Great all around lense...This lense provides that extra stabilization which was my main reason of choosing this over a couple other sigma lenses....Great and versatile lens...Wonderful when paired with my a6600. Love the zoom rage of the lens also."
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The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model AFB070S700) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is light weight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers / users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with Tamron’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Nikon - NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Standard Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless Cameras - Black
Model: 20105SKU: 6486705Top comment"Excellent travel lens...Versatile zoom range, sharp. Used it on a trip and it’s the only lens I needed....A little bit stiff zoom ring. Recommended."
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.Top comment"Excellent travel lens...Versatile zoom range, sharp. Used it on a trip and it’s the only lens I needed....A little bit stiff zoom ring. Recommended."
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Go from 24mm wide angle views to 120mm telephoto close-ups and everything in between with spectacular image quality. The NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S brings a versatile all-purpose zoom range together with premium S-Line optics, a constant f/4 aperture, close focusing, robust weather-sealing and superior resolution—all in a compact, travel-friendly package.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
Tamron - 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Wide Angle Lens for Sony E-Mount
Model: AFF051S700SKU: 6458611Top comment"Excellent wide angle lense. Takes high quality pictures....Affordable great wide-angle lens...Focusing is a bit slower than the average lens and a bit louder to use for video shooting. "
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As a leading camera lens manufacturer, Tamron presents the 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) making it possible to shoot up close with a wide-angle lens. This lens is your key to the exciting universe of wide-angle photography. The wide-angle field-of-view provided by the 24mm focal length devours expansive scenery, landscapes, and urban scenes; it’s the perfect general-purpose wide-angle lens! This versatile lens suits many different shooting styles, including candid snapshots. Because it’s lightweight and compact, it’s easy to carry—and that’s a huge benefit when you must pack light or for all-day shooting adventures. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is only 4.7 in so you can move in close and capture one-of-a-kind shots. The F/2.8 helps you to create unique close-ups with the lens’s impressively beautiful bokeh. In addition to the F/2.8 aperture, the Model F051 is constructed using special glass materials including LD (Low Dispersion) and GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements effectively arranged to quash aberrations. The Model F051 provides outstanding optical performance across the entire frame, and delivers a sharp image, right down to the texture of the subject. With Moisture-Resistant Construction and dirt-resistant Fluorine Coating, photographers can shoot confidently outdoors. This lens opens a whole new, fascinating world of expression.Top comment"Excellent wide angle lense. Takes high quality pictures....Affordable great wide-angle lens...Focusing is a bit slower than the average lens and a bit louder to use for video shooting. "
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As a leading camera lens manufacturer, Tamron presents the 24mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F051) making it possible to shoot up close with a wide-angle lens. This lens is your key to the exciting universe of wide-angle photography. The wide-angle field-of-view provided by the 24mm focal length devours expansive scenery, landscapes, and urban scenes; it’s the perfect general-purpose wide-angle lens! This versatile lens suits many different shooting styles, including candid snapshots. Because it’s lightweight and compact, it’s easy to carry—and that’s a huge benefit when you must pack light or for all-day shooting adventures. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is only 4.7 in so you can move in close and capture one-of-a-kind shots. The F/2.8 helps you to create unique close-ups with the lens’s impressively beautiful bokeh. In addition to the F/2.8 aperture, the Model F051 is constructed using special glass materials including LD (Low Dispersion) and GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements effectively arranged to quash aberrations. The Model F051 provides outstanding optical performance across the entire frame, and delivers a sharp image, right down to the texture of the subject. With Moisture-Resistant Construction and dirt-resistant Fluorine Coating, photographers can shoot confidently outdoors. This lens opens a whole new, fascinating world of expression.See all Mirrorless Long-Range Zoom Lenses
Canon - RF15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 3682C002SKU: 6382161Top comment"The wide angle zoom....Excellent Lens, if you need a fast wide angle zoom....Wide Angle Zoom...This lens is perfect for beautiful landscape photos."
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Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Wide Angle Zoom Lens: Capture stunning images across a range of lighting conditions with this Canon RF 15-35mm IS USM wide-angle camera lens. Compatible with EOS R cameras (not included), this lens delivers distortion-free photographs with image stabilization technology and a constant f/2.8 aperture. A Nano USM motor combines speed and precision with smooth, silent mechanics for effortless auto-focus. This Canon RF 15-35mm IS USM wide-angle camera lens is dust resistant and weather resistant and features a coating that minimizes lens flare and ghosting.Top comment"The wide angle zoom....Excellent Lens, if you need a fast wide angle zoom....Wide Angle Zoom...This lens is perfect for beautiful landscape photos."
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Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Wide Angle Zoom Lens: Capture stunning images across a range of lighting conditions with this Canon RF 15-35mm IS USM wide-angle camera lens. Compatible with EOS R cameras (not included), this lens delivers distortion-free photographs with image stabilization technology and a constant f/2.8 aperture. A Nano USM motor combines speed and precision with smooth, silent mechanics for effortless auto-focus. This Canon RF 15-35mm IS USM wide-angle camera lens is dust resistant and weather resistant and features a coating that minimizes lens flare and ghosting.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Sony - G Master FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens for E-mount Cameras - Black
Model: SEL1635GMSKU: 5895510Top comment"WIDE ZOOM LENS...MASTER QUALITY WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS SMOOTH OPERATION TYPICAL SONY QUALITY...Perfect wide angle zoom...Amazing wide angle zoom. Possibly the best zoom in the Sony line."
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FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens:Create expressive shots that focus on your subject with this Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens. F2.8 close-up shots incorporate soft backgrounds with bokeh without distorting the focus of your shot, and a circular 11-blade aperture provides the effect you're looking for. This lightweight Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens stows easily with the rest of your gear.Top comment"WIDE ZOOM LENS...MASTER QUALITY WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS SMOOTH OPERATION TYPICAL SONY QUALITY...Perfect wide angle zoom...Amazing wide angle zoom. Possibly the best zoom in the Sony line."
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FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM Wide Angle Zoom Lens:Create expressive shots that focus on your subject with this Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens. F2.8 close-up shots incorporate soft backgrounds with bokeh without distorting the focus of your shot, and a circular 11-blade aperture provides the effect you're looking for. This lightweight Sony FE 16-35mm wide-angle lens stows easily with the rest of your gear.See all Mirrorless Short-Range Zoom Lenses
Canon - RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM Wide Angle Prime Lens for EOS R-Series Cameras - Black
Model: 5668C002SKU: 6513117Top comment"Perfect lens for wide angle...I love this lens. Perfect for my needs. Highly recommended...Great wide angle lens...Perfect wide angle lens for portraits. Exactly what I needed to get my business going"
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The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM wide-angle, fixed focal length lens affordably expands your options with the EOS R System. Great for still photography and videography, the RF24mm can provide drama in your still images, and has a wide field of view for vlogging, while still maintaining a natural look. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve dreamy, soft backgrounds, but you can shoot in more available light situations than you could with a slower lens. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction, and up to 6.5 stops with coordinated IS. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is surprisingly light and compact while still providing a very solid feel. Another unexpected feature of this lens is its close-focusing capability. It can focus continuously down to half life-size magnification making this prime lens even more versatile. No matter what you end up doing with this lens, you will be rewarded with high-quality images that can take your photography to the next level.Top comment"Perfect lens for wide angle...I love this lens. Perfect for my needs. Highly recommended...Great wide angle lens...Perfect wide angle lens for portraits. Exactly what I needed to get my business going"
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The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM wide-angle, fixed focal length lens affordably expands your options with the EOS R System. Great for still photography and videography, the RF24mm can provide drama in your still images, and has a wide field of view for vlogging, while still maintaining a natural look. The bright f/1.8 aperture also does wonders for your images. Not only can you achieve dreamy, soft backgrounds, but you can shoot in more available light situations than you could with a slower lens. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM also comes with built-in Optical Image Stabilization to further enhance your low-light shooting abilities by providing up to 5.5 stops* of shake correction, and up to 6.5 stops with coordinated IS. The RF24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM is surprisingly light and compact while still providing a very solid feel. Another unexpected feature of this lens is its close-focusing capability. It can focus continuously down to half life-size magnification making this prime lens even more versatile. No matter what you end up doing with this lens, you will be rewarded with high-quality images that can take your photography to the next level.See all Mirrorless Prime Lenses
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