Wide Angle Lens
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Asahi Takumar Super-Multi-Coated 3.5 28mm -
7Artisans 25mm f/1.8 -
Isco-Gottingen Kiptagon 20mm f/1.3 -
Asahi Takumar 1:3.5/28mm -
Asahi Takumar 1:3.5/35 -
Asahi Super-Takumar 1:3.5/35 -
Pentor Automatic f/2.8 35mm -
SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 -
SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/2.8 -
Takumar Bayonet 28mm f/2.8 -
Takumar-A 28mm f/2.8 -
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 -
Tamron 28mm f/2.5 -
Tokina AF 20-35mm f/3.5-4.5 -
RMC Tokina 28mm f/2.8 -
Auto Makinon 35mm f/2.8 -
RMC Tokina 28mm f/2.8 -
Hanimex Wide f/3.5 35mm -
XR Rikenon 1:3.5 28mm -
Hanimar 1:3.5 F=35mm -
Revuenon MC 1:2.8 F=35mm -
Nikon Series E 28mm f/2.8 -
SMC Pentax-M 28mm f/3.5 -
Revuenon-Special 1:2.8 f=35mm
Used wide-angle lenses, vintage and digital
A wide-angle lens fits more of the scene into the frame. It is the go-to lens for landscapes, architecture, interiors and street photography, and it exaggerates depth for a more dramatic perspective. This collection is built around classic 28mm and 35mm primes, with a few wider zooms and specialty optics.
- 28mm primes from Pentax (Takumar, SMC Pentax M and A), Minolta MD Rokkor, Canon FD, Olympus, Nikon and Tamron
- Budget-friendly vintage wides from Panagor, Vivitar, Tokina, Makinon, Osawa and Petri, plus 24mm and 29mm options
- 35mm lenses such as the Canon FL 35mm, Auto Revuenon 35mm and SMC Pentax 35mm
- Autofocus wide zooms such as the Konica Minolta AF 17 to 35mm and Sigma 17 to 35mm, and fisheye converters
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a wide-angle lens?
On a 35mm film or full-frame camera, any focal length shorter than about 35mm is considered wide. 35mm and 28mm are classic for street and travel, 24mm is noticeably wider, and below 20mm is called ultra-wide.
Is a 28mm lens still wide on a crop sensor camera?
Less so. On an APS-C sensor a 28mm lens gives a view similar to about 42mm on full frame, which feels like a normal lens. For a true wide view on a crop sensor, look for a zoom that starts at 17mm to 20mm.
Can I adapt a vintage wide-angle lens to a mirrorless camera?
Yes. Lenses with mounts such as M42, Pentax K, Minolta MD, Canon FD or Nikon F work on Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, Nikon Z and Micro Four Thirds with a mount adapter. You focus manually, which is easy with wide angles thanks to their large depth of field.