4 Best Wide Angle Lens for Canon Full Frame Cameras

Canon is doubling down on its full-frame cameras, and if you have bought one, I bet you’d want to explore the world of wide-angle lenses. These lenses allow you to take in a wide landscape and a unique perspective. The best part is that most of these wide-angle lenses produce a rectilinear image which means they require less image correction work.

And if you want to upgrade from your standard zoom lens to a more wide angle, these lenses will fit into your kitty perfectly. Besides that, the lenses deliver sharp images, especially at the corners.

So if you are someone who often shoots house listings or loves gazing into the night sky with your camera, here are a couple of wide-angle lenses for Canon full-frame cameras. But before that, check these out,

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1. Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens

It’s a big lens but not heavy, and you should be able to carry it along with your camera with ease. At the same time, changing the focus isn’t hard either, and you should be able to do it just by touching it.

While the lens alone is not responsible for the sharpness of the image produced, it does play a role. Thankfully, the Canon EF 16-35mm lens delivers a decent sharpness at all points, both at the center and the corners. However, the folks at Ken Rockwell felt that the sharpness drops a notch in the higher limits.

It’s a versatile lens and captures beautiful bokeh. It’s a USM (ultrasonic motor) lens that translates into smooth and precise Auto Focus.

In a nutshell, if you want an affordable lens (the term affordable is a little different for camera accessories), this one is the best fit. It helps you capture photos with great clarity and sharpness.

2. Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art Lens

That means any wide-angle image will appear almost flat at the edges, and you won’t see odd crops or distortion at the edges. So yeah, less amount of time in post editing for correcting distortions. At the same time, images appear fully detailed and sharp in almost all the focal lengths.

Compared to the above one, it’s a little expensive. However, it’s still on the affordable side of things.

As for the application, the wide angle and the zoom of the 14mm of 14-24 ART means you can use it in several scenarios, including events and weddings or even night photography. However, this Sigma lens can’t handle portraits well.

It’s not without limitations. For instance, ART lenses protrude at the front, which makes it a little difficult to put on covers or filters, and this one is no different. The latter means it might be an issue for landscape photographers who want ND filters to control the exposure.

3. Canon EF 16–35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens

As you may have guessed, it also delivers truly sharp pictures even at extreme aperture levels. As noted earlier, it captures all the little details. So even if you venture out in the wild to capture the fall leaves or a wide vista, the immense details will not disappoint.

The wide angle and the aperture make it perfect for night photography, event photography, and the occasional macro. The distortion is minimal at the edges and produces good bokeh.

However, despite the high price tag, it doesn’t have image stabilization. On the upside, it delivers flare-free sharp images, and the f/2.8 aperture paves the way for low-light hand-held photography.

4. Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens

This quality makes it perfect for indoor and outdoor photography, especially if you shoot still photos for houses and interior projects. So even if you have a tight space, the small focal length will make it easy to shoot the location and give it a larger-than-life look. As for conventional frames, the lens will make it look well-composed and big. Again, this makes it ideal for architecture photos. All you need to do is find a good day with clear blue skies, and you will be in the clear.

The good part is that the lens isn’t heavy and can be held in hand. It’s a versatile lens and works with cameras other than Canon’s full-frame cameras.

The Canon EF 11-24mm f/4L USM Lens is a tad costly. But if you are into real estate, interior, or architecture photography and want to make your images appear larger and majestic (in a tight space), you can’t go wrong with this one.

Capture Wide Vistas

These are some wide-angle lenses you can consider for your canon full-frame camera. If you are starting and do not want the widest angles, then the Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens is the best buy.