APS-C, or crop frame DSLRs, use a reduced-size sensor, which allows manufacturers to keep the cost of the cameras lower.
However, these sensors are 1.5, 1.6, or 2 times smaller than a full frame sensor (which is equivalent to a 35mm strip of film), so conventional wide-angle lenses become standard lenses.
To this end, manufacturers have started producing lenses specifically designed for APS-C cameras. These lenses are super-wide (to allow for focal length conversion), and they are designed in cheaper materials to keep costs down. Click the link to see a list of some of the best wide-angle lenses for APS-C DSLR cameras, such as the Nikon 10-24mm AF-S Nikkor (pictured here).
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