One of the advantages you can take of a Digital SLR is being able to switch lenses (interchangeable lenses) depending on the type of shot you want. You can attach a specific lens such as wide angle lens, telephoto lens and fisheye lens to produce stunning pictures when dealing with several shooting situations.
If you are looking to purchase a new wide angle lens to go with your Nikon digital SLR like the Nikon D80 or the Nikon DX, there are a number of different lens options available. Below are some of Nikon wide angle lenses to consider:
Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens
Nikon 35mm f/2D AF Wide-Angle Nikkor Lens is a compact, lightweight wide-angle lens for general photography. The lens will work with both of your Nikon 35mm and Digital SLR Cameras. It features 62-degree (44-degree with Nikon DX format) picture angle for portraits, candids, and travel photographs.
This wide-angle lens boasts a 0.85-foot close focusing distance and weighs about 7.2 ounces; making it the perfect lens for the Nikon DSLR while you are on the go. In addition, the fast f2 maximum aperture makes the lens ideal for low light, hand held shooting. The lens measures 2.5 x 1.7 inches (diameter x length) and weighs 7.2 ounces.
Nikon 20mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens
With a compact construction, the 20mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor is a perfect lens for wedding, architecture and landscape photography. Nikon designed the AF Nikkor lenses to work with Nikon SLRs for optimal performance, even the very latest.
The lens features 94-degree (70-degree with Nikon DX format) picture coverage with edge-to-edge sharpness. Measuring 2.7 x 2.7 inches and weighs about 9.5 ounces, this Nikon lens is small and light enough to carry around while you are on the go. Close-Range Correction system provides high performance for distortion-free pictures as close as 0.85 feet.
Nikon 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor Lens
The 24mm f/2.8D AF Nikkor is an ideal lens for landscape photography as well as architecture. It features 84-degree (61-degree with Nikon DX format) picture coverage with edge-to-edge sharpness.
High performance at both near and far focusing distances, for distortion-free pictures as close as 1 foot, is provided by the Close Range Correction (CRC) system. The lens measures 2.5 x 1.8 inches and weighs 9.5 ounces.