The wide angle lens increases the angle of view, usually up to three timeswider than normal. It is an ideal tool for landscape, and family gathering photography. This lens also features a macro capability that allows for the photography of objects at a range as close as 1/4 inch away from the object. It is the perfect tool for shooting close-up of coins, stamps, and any other small and detailed objects.

Here ia a sample of the differences between a normal view and the 0.5x wide angle view: