Which focal length range corresponds to wide-angle photography?

• A. 50-70mm
• B. 80+mm
• C. 10-35mm
• D. 60-120mm

Answer: (C)

Short focal lengths produce a wider field of view, which is what wide-angle photography is all about. A lens in the 10–35mm range lets you fit more of the scene—great for landscapes, interiors, and architecture—while maintaining or exaggerating perspective to show space and scale.

The other ranges stick to longer focal lengths, which narrow the view and compress perspective. Around 50–70mm is considered a standard lens with a natural perspective but not wide-angle. The 60–120mm and 80+mm ranges are telephoto, giving a much narrower view and more magnification, not wide-angle.

So the 10–35mm range is the one that corresponds to wide-angle photography.