Best Wide-Angle Lenses
Top wide-angle lenses ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
Sony FE 14mm f/1.8 GM
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Exceptional astrophotography performance
- Incredibly lightweight for ultra-wide
- Rear filter holder convenience
Cons
- No front filter thread
- Fixed ultra-wide focal length
Don't buy this if…
- The bulbous front element cannot accept standard screw-on filters—you must use the rear filter holder or a specialized system.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Superb corner-to-corner sharpness
- Built-in 5-stop image stabilization
- Professional weather-sealed construction
Cons
- Heavy at 840g
- Premium price for ultra-wide zoom
Don't buy this if…
- The 82mm filter thread requires large, expensive filters that may not fit in standard filter pouches.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Remarkably compact and lightweight
- Common 67mm filter thread
- Excellent value for f/2.8 wide zoom
Cons
- Narrower range than 14-24mm competitors
- Some softness at 17mm corners wide open
Don't buy this if…
- The 17mm starting point is less wide than competing 14mm or 15mm zooms, which matters for astrophotography.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Accepts front filters via adapter
- S-line optical excellence
- Much lighter than F-mount predecessor
Cons
- Expensive 112mm front filters
- Premium price point
Don't buy this if…
- The included lens hood adapter for 112mm filters adds bulk and cost, as 112mm filters are a specialty size.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Exceptional value for f/1.4 wide-angle
- Beautiful bokeh at f/1.4
- Available for multiple APS-C mounts
Cons
- APS-C only, no full-frame coverage
- No weather sealing
Don't buy this if…
- This is an APS-C lens that will vignette heavily or not mount on full-frame camera bodies.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Near-zero distortion for architecture
- Full-frame ultra-wide coverage
- Excellent astrophotography performance
Cons
- Manual focus only
- No electronic communication with camera
Don't buy this if…
- As a fully manual lens with no electronic contacts, there is no EXIF data recorded and no autofocus capability.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Ultra-lightweight for pro wide zoom
- Blazing-fast quad XD motor AF
- G Master optical excellence
Cons
- Premium price point
- Filter thread changed to 72mm from 82mm
Don't buy this if…
- If upgrading from the original GM version, your 82mm filters will not fit the new 72mm filter thread.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Incredibly compact pancake design
- Very affordable ultra-wide option
- Smooth STM video autofocus
Cons
- Noticeable barrel distortion
- Softness in extreme corners
Don't buy this if…
- Relies heavily on in-camera lens corrections—RAW files without correction show significant distortion and vignetting.
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