A wide angle lens is a type of camera lens that has a shorter focal length, allowing it to capture a broader field of view. This makes it ideal for photographing landscapes, architecture, and large groups of people. By including more of the scene in the frame, wide angle lenses help create a sense of depth and perspective. These lenses typically have a focal length of 24mm or less in full-frame cameras. They can also produce unique visual effects, such as distortion at the edges of the image, which can be creatively used in photography. Popular among landscape photographers and real estate agents, wide angle lenses enhance the storytelling aspect of images.