While it’s true that when photojournalist and color-photography legend, Ernst Haas, was asked about what the best wide-angle lens was for a film camera, he replied, “Best wide-angle lens? Two steps backward. Look for the 'ah-ha',” such a comment hasn’t stopped smartphone makers, particularly Apple, from searching for a better way to make an ultra wide-angle lens. In fact, a user named “Instant Digital” on Weibo revealed that in 2024 the new iPhone 16 Pro models could include an ultra wide-angle rear-facing lens-and-camera module that will have a 48-megapixel sensor, according to Macrumors.com. (Weibo is a popular microblogging platform.)
Additionally, the story suggests that not only will images shot using the ultra wide-angle lens have a higher resolution, but they should also produce better quality photos and video, even in low-light, which has been a challenge when shooting at the wide angle.
