All DSLR cameras have the ability to use wide-angle lenses.
Digital single-lens reflex cameras (DSLR) all have the ability to use various focal length lenses, from super wide-angle to super telephoto. By definition, an SLR (digital or analog) has the ability to interchange lenses. Using a wide-angle lens on a DSLR has nothing to do with the camera and everything to do with available lenses for the camera. Some of the top DSLR cameras have numerous wide-angle lenses available for use.
Nikon D90
Introduced in 2008, Nikon's D90 received rave reviews from the press, photo industry experts and consumers. As with all DSLR cameras the Nikon D90 has a variety of lenses available for use. The Nikon D90 features 12.3 megapixels, 24 frame-per second 720p HD video, built-in image sensor cleaning and a three-inch 921,000 dot color LCD monitor. Because the D90 has a compact sensor, it uses lenses designated with a DX mark. DX lenses were designed from the ground up to function with Nikon's compact sensor line of cameras, but like all Nikon cameras, users can mount any Nikon lens on the D90. Users that use non-DX lenses on their D90 have limited functionality including loss of auto-focus capabilities and automatic exposure modes. Nikon's current line of DX wide-angle lenses includes the 10.5mm f/2.8 G ED fisheye and the 35mm f/1.8G. Nikon also makes two wide-angle zoom lenses for use on the D90; the 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED, and the 12-24mm f/4 IF ED. Considered a "prosumer" camera, the D90 has a suggested retail price of $899.95 as of October 2010. (See Reference 1.)
Nikon D3x
The Nikon's D3x uses Nikon's full-frame sensor (functions with all lens types) and features 24.5 megapixels, a 51-point auto-focus system, two live-view shooting modes and continuous shooting at up to five-frames per second. Unlike compact sensor cameras like the Nikon D90, users that mount older non-DX lenses on the D3x have full functionality of auto-focus and automatic exposure operations. Nikon's extensive line of wide-angle lenses for the D3x include the 14mm f/2.8D ED, the 20mm f/2.8D, the 16mm f/2.8D fisheye, the 24mm f/1.4G ED, the 28mm f/2.8D and the 35mm f/1.4G. Primarily designed for working professionals, the Nikon D3x has a suggested retail price of $7,999.95 as of October 2010. (See Reference 2.)
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon's full-frame EOS 5D Mark II has been popular with both professional and advanced amateur photographers. The camera's combination of a full-frame sensor, large megapixel count (21.1 megapixels) and exceptional lenses make it a favorite with landscape, architectural and food photographers. The camera's live-view feature allows users to obtain critically accurate focus. The 5D Mark II uses Canon's EF line of lenses. Wide-angle lenses available for the 5D Mark II include the 14mm f/2.8L II USM, the 20mm f/2.8 USM, the 24mm f/1.4L II USM, the 28mm f/2.8 and the 35mm f/1.4L USM. As of October 2010, the Canon 5D Mark II has a suggested retail price of $2,499. (See Reference 3.)
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